Ward defeats Kessler

The Olympic Gold Medalist and hometown hero Andre Ward became the new Super Middleweight defeating Mikkel Kessler in the 11th round in Oakland California. The Super Six World Boxing Classic on Showtime Boxing was a great night for Andre Ward, the cheers from his hometown crowd helped fuel Ward to a championship victory.
Ward seemed to control the match connecting with quick jabs to the face. Kessler received a deep cut over his left eye and under his right eye in the seventh round. Kessler complained to his corner before the eight that he couldn’t see. The tough Kessler forged on into the ninth taking more damaging blows from the aggressive and crafty Ward. The match went on under close supervision from the ringside doctor. The fight was stopped in round 11 by a technical decision advancing Andre Ward to the WBA Super Middleweight Title. It was another great night of Boxing as we move forward to the next round of The Super Six World Boxing Classic.

Bill Stephens