Many believe that the 30-year-old Kessler, who is a two-time super middleweight champ, is the front runner to win the Super Six. He is a complete fighter who has power and boxing ability. His only loss in 43 pro fights was a decision to Joe Calzaghe, who may be the best 168 pound fighter in history. Kessler is 8-1 in title fights and just had a good title defense against Guzmyr Perdomo.

Ward has fashioned a solid 25-0 pro record. This 25-year-old, Oakland native has had a slow and steady build in his career. The consensus is that he is peaking just as the Super Six tournament is about to begin. That perception has many boxing pundits suggesting that Ward is the one to watch. He is a solid fighter with sound fundamentals and an excellent work ethic. His game is not about flash, it is about getting results...it's about winning.

Ward is the only American to get a home game in the first stage of the World Boxing Classic. His fans will be out in force at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. For Kessler this will be just his 4th fight outside of his native Denmark. Both men are excellent technicians with superb skills. Kessler has an edge in power and experience, while Ward has youth and the hometown environment on his side. It should be an entertaining conclusion to Group Stage 1 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic.