Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler
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In the United States, this fight had the lowest ratings ever for a prime-time [[HBO World Championship Boxing]] telecast on HBO. | In the United States, this fight had the lowest ratings ever for a prime-time [[HBO World Championship Boxing]] telecast on HBO. | ||
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Revision as of 22:33, 20 March 2008
2007-11-03 : Joe Calzaghe 166½ lbs beat Mikkel Kessler 168 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
- Location: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Referee: Mike Ortega
- Judge: Raul Caiz Sr 117-111
- Judge: John Stewart 116-112
- Judge: Massimo Barrovecchio 116-112
| Total Punches | Calzaghe | Kessler |
|---|---|---|
| Landed | 285 | 173 |
| Thrown | 1010 | 585 |
| Pct. | 28% | 30% |
| Jabs | Calzaghe | Kessler |
| Landed | 137 | 52 |
| Thrown | 550 | 326 |
| Pct. | 25% | 16% |
| Power Punches | Calzaghe | Kessler |
| Landed | 148 | 121 |
| Thrown | 460 | 259 |
| Pct. | 32% | 47% |
- World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Title (21st defense of Calzaghe)
- World Boxing Association Super Middleweight Title (5th defense of Kessler)
- World Boxing Council Super Middleweight Title (2nd defense of Kessler)
- Weights: Calzaghe 166.5 lbs, Kessler 168 lbs
- The Unified Rules of Boxing applied
Bout Summary
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Calzaghe was aggressive from the opening bell but both fighters were very accurate and sharp. Calzaghe had a very good round three as he used his speed to land straight lefts against Kessler. Kessler landed two good uppercuts in round four. Calzaghe started to take control in rounds five and six. In the seventh, Kessler had his best round since round four, landing several hard shots although Calzaghe threw over 100 punches. Kessler was very aggressive in the eighth, trying to turn the tide, but Calzaghe came on at the end of the round. Calzaghe continued to outbox Kessler in round nine. The fighters went toe-to-toe in a very exciting round ten, but Calzaghe seemed to have more in the tank. Calzaghe continued to blunt the desperate attacks from Kessler over the final two rounds to win in front of 50,000+ in attendance.
Comments
In the United States, this fight had the lowest ratings ever for a prime-time HBO World Championship Boxing telecast on HBO.
| Preceded by: Mikkel Kessler vs. Librado Andrade |
WBA Super Middleweight Title Fight |
Succeeded by: Current |
| Preceded by: Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo Jr |
WBO Super Middleweight Fight | Succeeded by: Current |
