After watching Calzaghe give Kess a boxing lesson theirs nothing I can do but respect him.
Hes def. earned it and needs to be respected for that.
At one point he did everything I said he wouldn't do to Kess.
This fight has def. made think and view what would have been if he and RJJ would have met.
Congrats to Joe and his fans.
Peace,
Mick 8)
After watching Calzaghe give Kess a boxing lesson theirs nothing I can do but respect him.
Hes def. earned it and needs to be respected for that.
At one point he did everything I said he wouldn't do to Kess.
This fight has def. made think and view what would have been if he and RJJ would have met.
Congrats to Joe and his fans.
Peace,
Mick 8)
It was a great fight Kessler did well but Calzaghe evolved at least two levels before the end of rd 12 it just makes me wander,where is the ceiling for Calzaghe?
Congrats to you also Mick, you called it that Joe had to box on the outside and you were right.
I felt he showed his age on a couple of occasions, but a fight with another old timer like Hopkins would be super (do people still use that word? :-\ )
Fair probs to Kess, he posed a lot of problems, and was gracious in defeat, I'll be a fan of him from now on.
Great performance from Calzaghe. Kessler is a good fighter. But I expected more from him. He needed to let his hands go more. But Calzaghe wouldn't let him. Calzaghe-Hopkins needs to happen
Are you giving Calzlappy some due respect?Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Am I reading this right? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
:)
Indeed, Joe deserves mad respect
He should definitely finish out at light heavyweight
Calzaghe just threw over a 1000 punches again. I dont think he is showing signs of age. Looked as good as always against possibly his best opponent.
Absolutely. One could easily argue that he is not just the best Super Middleweight in the world but the best fighter. He does things in the ring that cant be taught and ive seen no other fighters do. B-Hop would be a fight that Joe could win because he does similar things to Hop but more of it. They both lean in with their heads at times and I think it would be an ugly fight....I have a ton of respect for Kessler too. He really fought the best he could and made no excuses. He is the second best in the division by far and will be number one after Calzaghe leaves the division.
i give joe much respect.
he should be number 3 p4p now no doubt.
what a performance.
I didn't expect that. Kessler fought at the standard I expected him to fight but there was a the sort of difference between the fighters that you see when you watch a top of the league football club take on middle of the table opposition; much more guile and savvy. Joe's superior ring-craft was evident. :)
Showed his age???Quote:
Originally Posted by Bomp
That was one of the most conditioned fights i've seen..
At what point did he show his age other than the superior experience???
he through over a thousand punches against the most dangerous puncher in the division and he was faster than a fast 28 year old...
Cal looked GREAT for 27
:coolclick: in another 24 for finally seeing the light. He is amazing & embodies what boxing should be. Good people & even better skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
He wes in fantastic shape, I just felt he lost the desire to trade. He's certainly not shot, but just not showing the power he had a few years back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire
As I've said in a previous thread, I might have looked at the fight through nervous and pessimistic eyes, feeling every punch Kessler lkanded. But I thought it was closer than some guys making out, though certainly did win more rounds a against a truly world class opposition.
He was moving beautifully in there - he just posed too tough a problem for Kessler to figure it out. Although I wasn't sure going into round 5 or so - I thought it was still a toss up. Joe mixed it up well, I thought - good combination of boxing and power.
CC mick.
Just got back from there, my voice has totaly gone, fair play to the danes and kessler tho, they give it a damn good go, great fans too.
The only round i thought Joe looked really gassed was the last round. Kessler took that round easily.
Great performance from Calzaghe. Kessler is a good fighter. But I expected more from him. He needed to let his hands go more. But Calzaghe wouldn't let him. Calzaghe-Hopkins needs to happen
Calzaghe did well... :(
Good for him. Seriously. Well done, Joe.
I still think he's Vic Darchinyan's big brother. ;D
was wondering if you were going to post or what you would say, but true to your word you give calzaghe respect if he done well - CC fair play,. most people who hate fighters hide and keep quiet when they win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Only a coward hides. It was a good fight. I was watching it with my brother. And around the 5th round I look at him and say "Fuck! Calzaghe figured him out already." "Kessler can only win by knock out." Kessler needed to let his hands go. But didn't. Hell, he couldn't. Calzaghe blunted his attack. And for that he deserves his credit. The fucking bastard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Preme
Instead of being called Calslappy, he should be called Calzappy.
Me too the funny thing is that the so called american expert Kevin Iole gave that round to Joe :cwm25:Quote:
Originally Posted by sexydarin
he threw 500+ punches which is exceptionally good for any world class fighter and caught joe with a lot of good clean shots. P4P fighters like mayweather, winky, hopkins don't throw half of that in their fights. give kessler credit he tried all he could its just joe is a superfighter who will give problems to any fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Honestly...Kessler did a lot better than I expected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Once it became apparent that Kessler's jab was null & void...I figured he was gonna get man handled like Lacy did.
Kessler threw a shitload of shots...but Joe (as proven time & time again) was just the better man.
Kessler can easily come back & run the division. Kessler's more than just a good fighter...any other man would have wilted under those hooks & uppercuts that he busted Joe with. I kind of lean towards what you touched on yourself when said...it had more to do with what Joe wouldn't let him get off with than the fact that he couldn't get off period.
Speaks leaps & bounds for Calzaghe.
:coolclick: Well stated. Totally agree...you just beat me too it. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by chamiley
I just can't believe this was another great fight that I didn't have to pay for. Freakin' awesome!!
If Kessler would have pressed like he did in the 12 round it would have been much closer.
Unfortunately most guys that lose the fight say if, if, if. I agree though, he just should have pushed it harder. But Joe may have had an answer for that also.Quote:
Originally Posted by sexydarin
okay, okay okay. now where are my CCs for betting on Calzaghe? There were only 4 of us who bet on Calz.
okay. time to receive the CCs we bet on Calzaghe. hehehe.
Back from the dead Bruce ?Quote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
I do not forget a bet...#10 of god knows howmany ::**
i had my vacation jeff. am back in Saddo now.
by the way, our bet was on Pacquaio vs Barrera 2. I'm calling on my win in the Calzaghe vs kessler fight.
Who's Jeff?Quote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
So your taking bets on Calzaghe v. Kessler ?? Put me down for 90 CC's with Joe... ;D ;D ;D welcome back ::**
i thought you were Jeff Spicoli Surfs in 'Nawlins. hehehe.
I was unable to put my prediction in the Boxing prediction thread this week. I did not touch any computer gadget during my vacation. That was my promise to myself. Had to be with nature all the way.
Amazing, you timed your vacation perfectly. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
whyperfectly Legion?
Does Joe have a good chin or what?
I could not belive how well he took those shots. Everytime he landed the upper or the straight I was waiting to see Joe wobble. He never did... He did look stunned in the 2nd when he went to the ropes but thats about it.
i actually haven't seen the fight yet. Do you have a video link of the fight CutMeMick?
Great performance by Joe. He deserves all the credit. And Kessler has nothing to be a shamed of. He fought a great fight.
Joe Calzaghe fair play to you champ. :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: