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Froch set for Danish date with Kessler
12:45, Dec 8 2009
Carl Froch will travel to Denmark to defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Mikkel Kessler in the Super Six tournament on April 17.
The Nottingham fighter had been expected to face Kessler on foreign soil, and promoter Mick Hennessy confirmed the news on Tuesday.
Froch fought away from home against Jermain Taylor earlier this year, coming from behind with a dramatic last-gasp knockout to retain his world title. In October, he began his Super Six campaign with a split-decision win over Andre Dirrell but must wait until spring next year to build on that opening victory.
Kessler, meanwhile, is coming off a shock defeat by American Andre Ward last month, which saw him lose his Super Six opener and WBA title at the same time.
Hennessy said: "We've confirmed a date of April 17 for the Kessler fight.
"It will take place in Denmark and will be on at around 10pm in the evening UK time, which is great news for British fight fans. It's going to be an absolutely massive event and it should attract a huge audience.
"It's an incredible fight between two of the world's best and most exciting fighters. Carl proved with that sensational KO over Jermain Taylor that he can go into the lion's den and beat the very best in the world, and I've no doubt he'll prove that again against Kessler."
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