The fight, part of the Super Six tournament, was stopped in the 11th round "Because of a cut to the Dane's face.
It was a surprise defeat for Kessler (42-2), who was well fancied to win the super middle weight tournament.
"Right now, I'm dreaming," Ward said. "I can not compare this to winning the gold medal, because it's going to take a while for it all sink in Thurs.
"Everyone said we got the bad draw, but we just beat the toughest guy."
Ward admitted there were two head butts Which Contributed Thurs Kessler's injury, but said they were accidental.
"I'm not a dirty fighter, everybody knows that," he added.
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