Best fights of Mikkel Kessler
Over 15 years as a professional, Mikkel Kessler has compiled a 46-3 (35) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Mikkel Kessler defeats Carl Froch
On April 24, 2010 Mikkel Kessler fought Carl Froch for the WBC super middleweight title. Kessler was 31 years old with a record of 42-2, and Froch was 32 with a record of 26-0. Kessler was coming off a loss, while Froch was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Kessler won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Mikkel Kessler KOs Éric Lucas
On January 14, 2006 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA super middleweight title against Éric Lucas. Kessler was 26 years old with a record of 36-0, and Lucas was 34 with a record of 38-6-3. Kessler was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Lucas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Éric Lucas via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
3. Mikkel Kessler KOs Allan Green
On May 19, 2012 Mikkel Kessler fought Allan Green for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title. Kessler was 33 years old with a record of 44-2, and Green was 32 with a record of 31-3. Both Kessler and Green were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Allan Green via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.