Carl Froch vs Mikkel Kessler Tickets

There’s less than thirty hours until the fight but there are still some Carl Froch vs Mikkel Kessler tickets left if you decide last minute that you really have to get to the fight. You might be leaving it a little on the late side but hey, this is one of the biggest fights of the year and it makes sense that any boxing fan would want to be there.

The match is at the O2 Arena in London and has a cracking undercard. As well as getting to see some promising young fighters in action like Callum Smith and Martin Joseph Ward, there are also two great fights before Froch even gets to the ring.

First up, Tony Bellew takes on Isaac Chilemba in a rematch to their March 2013 draw. When they first met Chilemba looked to have gotten the better of Bellew, but the Liverpudlian will want to prove a point when they face again. After that undefeated super middleweight prospect George Groves faces Noe Gonzalez Alcoba in an inter-continental title fight. Groves will be looking to make an impression and position himself into a shot at a world title.

Then there’s the main event itself, the highly anticipated clash between two of the best super middleweights in the world. For Froch this is a tale of revenge where he will be looking to make good on his 2010 loss to Kessler, which is one of only two defeats for the Cobra in 32 fights. Back then he blamed his defeat on the volcanic ash cloud that was terrorising the skies, but he will have no excuse tomorrow as he fights in his home country with his own fans behind watching. If you want to see a fantastic undercard and one of the best main events of the year then get yourself to London.

Also watching will be Andre Ward, the undefeated super middleweight who is rated by many as one of the top three fighters in the world. Rumour has it that Ward will be looking to fight the winner of Froch vs Kessler in a mega-money match later in the year. Ward has already beaten both men in the past but next time around it might not be so easy. Froch especially has looked like a different fighter in the last year and he will give Andre Ward a tough fight if they ever meet again.

If you’re a boxing fan and you can get to the O2 Arena tomorrow then you need to get tickets and see Carl Froch get his revenge in one of the fights of the year.

Chad Dawson Vs Adonis Stevenson?

So today's big boxing rumour is that Chad Dawson could face Adonis Stevenson on the Lucian Bute/Jean Pascal under-card which will take place in May. Due to Dawson's unsuccessful attempt in the Super Middleweight division last year, the fight will most likely take place in the Light Heavyweight division where Dawson is still the WBC champion.

I think this is a very risky fight for Dawson. He is coming off a bad TKO loss in his last fight, some fighters never recover from those kind of TKO losses. He hasn't fought in over six months, there is bound to be some ring rust which could effect his stamina. Not only that but Adonis Stevenson is a very skilled boxer with a huge punch and very good stamina.

Stevenson will take on Darnell Boone next Friday, Stevenson's sole career loss is to Boone, and if he avenges that loss he will be full of confidence going into a fight with Dawson.

Dawson has to be favoured, but Stevenson is a very live underdog in this fight. Who has more chance of winning, Stevenson against Dawson or Bute against Pascal??

Quick thoughts on Paulie Malignaggi's verbal spat with Keith Thurman

So last night Keith Thurman was at the post fight press conference talking to the media about future opponents, he looked into the crowd and saw the WBA Welterweight world champion, Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi. Thurman called Malignaggi out and Malignaggi basically said that there wasn't enough money to fight Thurman, which is fair enough.

But Malignaggi said something, which in my opinion, was very hypocritical. He was criticising Thurman for his level of opposition, which I admit, hasn't been great. Malignaggi told Thurman that he needed to fight a fighter who isn't old and past his prime, referring to Thurman's opponent last night, thirty six year-old, Jan Zaveck. Some of you may think Malignaggi is making a good point, but didn't Malignaggi beat a thirty five year-old to become the WBA Welterweight champion?

I would also say that Jan Zaveck is a much tougher opponent than Senchenko. Not only that, but Malignaggi's first defence of the title was against Pablo Cesar Cano, a fighter who fought as a Lightweight in 2011. In my opinion, Jan Zaveck is better than everyone Malignaggi has fought at Welterweight.

Now we are also hearing that Malignaggi's second defence of the title will be against Adrian Broner, don't get me wrong, Broner is a terrific fighter, but isn't he a Lightweight? How can anyone say Broner is a more worthy opponent than Keith Thurman?

The point I'm making is that Malignaggi needs to take a look at his own record before criticising the resume of a worthy contender.

Keith Thurman Vs Paulie Malignaggi, who wins??

A fight I'd like to see: David Price Vs Kevin Johnson

First of all I want to say that I don't think this fight will ever happen, it's too risky for David Price, especially after his shock TKO loss to Tony Thompson. However in my opinion this would be a very interesting fight, I asked for your thoughts on Twitter and judging by the responses, Price would still be a big favourite in this fight. But I disagree.

I'm not just saying that because of Price's last fight, I always thought Kevin Johnson would do well Vs Price, but after seeing Price get blasted out by a cagey-veteran in Tony Thompson, I can confidently say that I think Johnson would beat Price by stoppage.

Here's why:

I can't see Price winning a decision, he isn't on the same skill level as Vitali Klitschko or Tyson Fury, who were able to box on the back foot and shut-out Johnson. Watch Price's fight with Matt Skelton, you will see that when Skelton comes forward, Price doesn't jab and move, he goes back in a straight line against the ropes and covers up.

The only other option for Price to win would be by Knock-Out. I do admit that Price can KO anyone if he catches them cleanly, but Johnson has a granite chin to match his slick defensive skills. He went the distance with Vitali Klitschko, only three other men can say the same thing.

A few of you have pointed out that Johnson isn't a big puncher with only a 40% KO ratio. But take into consideration that in Johnson's nine previous wins, seven are by Knock-Out. He was on a three win KO streak before he fought Vitali. I think Johnson would walk Price onto a well placed counter-punch, just like Tony Thompson did.

That's my opinion, here are a few Tweets I received when I asked you about the fight:

Ray Poplawski - "Still see Price winning a decision, unless Johnson grows a set and tries for a KO. But he's not a banger."

Sean O'Briain - "Price is too rangy for him. Johnson isn't especially a hard hitter."

Steve Howell - "Price's range would tell in my opinion. Johnson not a big hitter either."

Sam Bill - "Johnson doesn't have enough go about him in my opinion. Price would out-box him. If Johnson gave it a go he could win."

Thanks for the comments.

What do you think of this fight??

Lee Purdy Vs Carson Jones: My thoughts.

So this Saturday, Lee Purdy, an all action warrior will take on the experienced, loud-mouthed American, Carson Jones. The bout was due to go ahead late last year, but Purdy got sick on the week of the fight.

I'm glad the fight was rescheduled because I don't see how this fight can be boring. Purdy and Jones are come forward fighters, if there is a fight involving Purdy or Jones where they box on the back foot, I would like to see it.

I recently Tweeted my brief thoughts on the fight, and within an hour of sending that Tweet, I received Tweets from a few of Purdy's friends and family telling me how wrong I am. Well I'll go into more detail and explain my reasons for picking Carson Jones to win this fight big.

1) Level of competition - Jones has lost several fights in his career, no question, but you really have to look at his record and find out WHO he lost to. Kell Brook, Jesus Soto Karass, Alfonso Gomez and Freddy Hernandez. All world class opponents. Jones also beat a good contender in Said Ouali in 2011. I would argue that Purdy has never even fought anyone as good as Ouali.

2) Jones knows too much for Purdy - One thing the Purdy fans will have to agree with me on is that Jones has FAR more experience in the boxing ring.  His ring craft is far superior to Purdy's, go back and watch the fight with Kell Brook, Jones walks Brook onto several well timed uppercuts. I think Purdy will walk into a lot of sneaky shots on Saturday night.

3) Purdy isn't world class - I've always said that you can tell when someone is world class even if they haven't fought world class opposition. Purdy get's hit way too much. Colin Lynes is a good British level fighter, but if Lynes can completely out-class you, what will a world level operator like Carson Jones do?

So that's my view on this fight. I like Lee Purdy, he is excellent to watch and conducts himself well outside of the ring, but a likeable persona and an exciting fight style doesn't make you a world class fighter in my view.

If I'm wrong, and Purdy does win fair and square, I'll take the criticism from Lee Purdy's fans.

I'd like to see the winner face the winner of Kell Brook/Devon Alexander.