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Elite super middleweight champion who beat Carl Froch announces comeback after 13 years

A former rival of has confirmed his comeback, ending a 13-year layoff to return to action at 47 years old. The man in question is Mikkel Kessler, who has not fought since his rematch with Froch, which resulted in a…

By Oscar Pick · Boxing News Online

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:22 AM

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Former champion Mikkel Kessler is coming out of retirement after 13 years away from the ring.
Kessler will fight American boxer Bernard Joseph in Copenhagen on November 28.
The 47-year-old previously defeated Carl Froch in 2010 before losing their 2013 rematch.

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Former super-middleweight world champion Mikkel Kessler has announced his return to professional boxing after a 13-year absence. The 47-year-old Danish fighter will face American boxer Bernard Joseph in Copenhagen on November 28. The bout is set to be promoted by Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.

Kessler last fought in 2013 against Carl Froch, whom he previously defeated in 2010. During his career, he held the WBC title and suffered only three defeats, losing to Froch, Joe Calzaghe, and Andre Ward.

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