What are Felix Sturm's and Mikkel Kessler's records?

Felix Sturm is 55-6-3 (0 KOs). Mikkel Kessler is 49-3-0 (0 KOs).

Who is taller — Felix Sturm or Mikkel Kessler?

Mikkel Kessler is taller at 185cm vs 181cm — a 4cm advantage.

Who has the higher knockout rate?

Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.

Felix Sturm vs Mikkel Kessler

Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

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Felix Sturm

"The Fighter"

55-6-3

Mikkel Kessler

"Viking Warrior"

49-3-0

55-6-3

Record

49-3-0

86%

Win Rate

94%

KO %

181cm

Height

185cm

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Reach

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Age

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Stance

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Total Bouts

Physical Comparison

Mikkel Kessler has the height edge at 185cm vs 181cm for Felix Sturm — a 4cm difference that gives Kessler the ability to fight behind range.

Record & Experience

Felix Sturm brings a record of 55-6-3 across 64 professional bouts (86% win rate).Mikkel Kessler enters with 49-3-0 from 52 fights (94% win rate).

Felix Sturm has the experience edge with 64 bouts compared to 52 — that's 12 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.

Age & Career Stage

Both fighters are 47 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.

Key Factors

Sturm's Path to Victory

• Lean on greater experience (64 bouts)
• Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace

Kessler's Path to Victory

• Use height and reach to fight at range
• Higher win percentage (94% vs 86%)
• Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms

Felix Sturm vs Mikkel Kessler — FAQ

What are Felix Sturm's and Mikkel Kessler's records?: Felix Sturm is 55-6-3 (0 KOs). Mikkel Kessler is 49-3-0 (0 KOs).
Who is taller — Felix Sturm or Mikkel Kessler?: Mikkel Kessler is taller at 185cm vs 181cm — a 4cm advantage.
Who has the higher knockout rate?: Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.