We’re all set for a classic in London

Froch v Kessler should be one of the fights of the year

Sat, 25 May, 2013 - 01:00

Any boxing fan will know why London’s O2 arena is sold out tonight.

Two of boxing’s toughest warriors face each other as Nottingham’s Carl Froch takes on Dane Mikkel Kessler but the reason for the hype? Their first fight.

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