The following rounds saw Calzaghe's work rate begin to take control although Kessler seemed to have the advantage in terms of power with a number of shots seeming to rock Calzaghe further.
De følgende runder så Calzaghe arbejdeindsats ud til at begynde at tage kontrol, selvom Kessler syntes at have fordel i forhold til magten med en række slag, der lod til rokke Calzaghe yderligere.