Kessler: I am hitting harder than ever

On May 19, Mikkel Kessler will move up in weight, clashing with Allan Green for the WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship (Silver). Today the Viking Warrior opened his gym during a media workout in Copenhagen. Here is what the three-time world champion had to say about his preparation for a fight at Denmark’s most famous football stadium, which also features a live screening of the UEFA Champions League Final. Kessler says he’s ready for his first fight at light heavyweight. “I have put on some pounds and I am hitting harder than ever,” he said. “And I must say I haven´t lost any of my speed either. Going up to light heavyweight has given me much more one-punch KO power.” He has vowed to teach Green a lesson. “He will get the first taste of my new KO power. He is going to be the first person I hit without head guard and sparring gloves. It will be an unpleasant experience for him. He is a big puncher with a lot of power, but punchers usually don´t like to get hit. They have a big punch but not a good chin. I don’t think Green will last for 12 rounds in the same ring with me, but he will ultimately find out on May 19.”

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