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I thought I would pre-empt the pitfalls of Calzaghe dominating Kessler like he did Lacy. I'm not saying Kessler is good/bad or whatever, but I want things to be clear for our analysis after this fight happens (which is looking increasingly likely).
So, how good is Kessler really? I want this to be confirmed so that Calzaghe gets the credit he deserves if he wins this fight,whether that is alot, a little or none at all.
I voted for Great SMW Champion he isn't P4P king yet but imo this would be Calzaghe's biggest win ever.
the guys good, but a think he falls a little bit short when it comes t fighting Calzaghe
you can't be a p4p king of a weight you fight at naturally:P
Right now i class him as a good SMW... i don't he is defo 2/3 best at the weight depending on what lacy does in his come back...
Truth is though,if kessler is the real deal he should be looking to beat calzaghe by a wide margin, Joe will be close to 36, shot hands,very little sparring time in somethign like 7 years,power that is extremmly diminished..
Kessler is in his absolue prime with almost the same amount of fights...
Good points. I have him as a good SMW. This will be his defining fight. If he does indeed beat Calzaghe I'd put him in my top 15 P4P. If Calzaghe beats Kessler, it'll move him up to top 5 in my eyes.
Kessler has done all the right things but doesnt have anyything special that he would need to beat Joe, he is basicly another Richie Woodhall
He hasnt done anything out of the ordinary with his opponents, he has even lacked, like against Mundine, Ottke who was renowned as having a week punch flattened Mundine and Kessler couldnt put a dent in him
Joe will win a decision
He's a good supermiddle champ ive voted ;)
If he beats Taylor, he's just a good one.
I don't even think he's going to stay at middle too long. Isn't he a big guy?
So many big guys in that division anyways.
Middleweight Phonies, who are at least Super Middies, Just like Taylor.
Don't get me wrong, I hope Kessler gets his shot against Taylor ASAP.
You having a laugh Kessler is WBC/WBA champ of the world at supermiddleQuote:
Originally Posted by Gyrokai
Having seen him first hand against Mundine and then watching him destroy Beyer, he is bloody good and Joe Balls is in for a torrid time !!
He's super middleweight..... ??? And how is any fighter a phony for fighting at a division where they can make the weight limit comfortably. You sound like quite an idiot here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gyrokai
I think he has the potential to be one if the greats. It seems after he had become champ that he is willing to fight the best in order to get recognition. I believe he could have done the same thing as Calzaghe and seek cash cows to bang down,but he is going after the glory now.
One thing though I think he has been built up for far to long and remember he only got the title shot because Mads Larsen was injured, so Kessler stepped in his place. So Kessler had a lot of easy fight before, he said that Andrade was the worst opponent he ever face, so we dont know the limits in Kesslers abilities yet, but Kessler has always had an extreme accuracy and speed, thats seasons he has been my favorite danish boxer for many years and regarded as the biggest danish talent ever, eventhough that dosenot say much. Hopefully Calzaghe will challenge Kessler so we can see what he is made of. So after he has faced Calzaghe we will all know more. This is going to be a great fight I think Kessler will TKO Calzaghe, dont think Calzaghe gets away with his slaps this time. ;D
Oh Dear ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Gyrokai
Is he on about Pavlik do you think ???Quote:
Originally Posted by BubbleBox
I think he could be...either that or he can't read ! Kessler and Pavlik are similar names :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO
Hahaha
Oh damn, I really need HBO. I'm seeing Kelly Pavlik instead of Kessler. Sadclick @ssholes. ;D
I dont understand why so many people have dscribed Kessler as just a good SMW...i ovted for him as a great SMW IMO he would beat Benn, Eubank and Calzaghe
You see I think you're wrong here, so that's why I voted him as good. Horses and courses etc....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sugar_Shaw