KESSLER AWAY DAY SPURS ON FROCH

Sportinglife13th January, 2010

Carl Froch says the prospect of fighting great Dane Mikkel Kessler on his home turf will spur him on to glory on April 17.

WBC super-middleweight champ Froch puts his unbeaten pro record on the line in his second bout in Showtime's Super Six tournament.

And he's convinced that fighting away from home will give him extra motivation.

Kessler is coming off a shock defeat in his Super Six opener at the hands of Andre Ward, while Froch started off by outpointing Andre Dirrell in a scrappy affair.

Writing in his column on the Nottingham Evening Post, Froch said: "Kessler was the tournament favourite according to some bookies - and I will not be taking him lightly. But he is going to feel my wrath in Denmark on April 17."

'The Cobra' added: "The thought of fighting him in his home country spurs me on and I think that will be that extra motivation I need. Maybe his fans will think this is an edge for Kessler. But he is the one with the pressure, coming off a loss with a lot of expectation."

Froch has healthy respect for Kessler, who gave Joe Calzaghe one of the sternest examinations of his perfect pro career back in 2007.

But he's confident that he can hand the Dane a second consecutive loss.

He said: "Kessler is naturally left handed, but fights right-handed like myself and thus has a great left jab. He is a big strong guy and can punch with either hand. He does nothing spectacular but everything he does, he does well."

Froch says the only thing he's waiting on now is for the venue to be announced, revealing: "There has been talk of it being in the MCH centre in Herning which is not really a tourist hotspot.

"I've told my promoter that my travelling supporters need this fight to be staged in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. The airport is right next door and there are lots of bars, restaurants and things to do while they are over there.

"Flights are between £50-£100 return and the hotels are all a short taxi ride away."

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