Seems like there isn't much interest in this fight. It's at 175, which is a bit different for both guys. Both guys throw some pretty big punches. Should be at least action-packed, right?
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Seems like there isn't much interest in this fight. It's at 175, which is a bit different for both guys. Both guys throw some pretty big punches. Should be at least action-packed, right?
Kessler I go for it should be a good fight, Green I feel will fold from Kessler's big right hand lookingQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
forward to this one.;)
If green goes back to looking down at his feet every five seconds he'll win, if he doesn't he'll loose. I think the lack of interest is because green has already been beaten by a bunch of people and there's a bunch of people that kessler has no chance of beating. This still should be a good fight though.
Im only playing devils advocate here but these are valid points. Kessler hasnt fought for nearly a year and had an absence of over a year before that! He will be rusty. I think Green maybe stronger and more resiliant than we expect him to be at this weight and he is a genuine puncher.
I think Kessler gets a good work out and doesnt look fantastic doing it.
If he does look good then fair play to him but Green has been active and isnt having to cut weight.
Well I'll admit to having had no idea this was happening:p Decent match up, but Kessler had better not have to many problems if he wants to be a player much longer. Green definitely has a punchers chance and it is possible that he'll be more dangerous at the weight. Really his best hope is that Kessler is rusty and comes out cold and stiff, it could be a good tear up for a few rounds if Green can get some big shots in. In truth this isn't a top tier fight anymore, I'd be surprised is Kessler looks good enough to have anyone touting his chances against the best light heavys. Where does the winner go here? I couldn't even see Kessler being strong enough to compete with say Tavoris Cloud. Dawson, Pascal, Campillo or of course Ward would spank him imo.
Kess has been injury prone as hell over last few years but I'm still backing him in this. Kess two losses came to two elites, green's haven't, altho I have to admit kess hasn't looked sharp in a while his punches don't seem to have the same snap they once did....
Weigh-in Video
Kessler 169.1 Green 171.7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5BXFBZiUow
This is on Box Nation snd will be a good fight. I will support Green.
I want Kessler to rebound. He's been just as bad as Lacy was after the Calzaghe fight. Lacy-Kessler would have been good before the injuries and all.
Thought this fight was at 175?? Catchweight then. I know you cant go of single fights really, but, Greens performance against Glen Johnson was poor. Even to the extent that he didn't look to wanna be there. I think Kessler stops Green in the later rounds. maybe 7 - 9. Green can dig though, so if he comes in big and Kessler isn't prepared for it then who knows. Don't think I've ever even seen Kessler wobbled to be honest so Green will be lucky.
I think this will be a good fight, not to sure if I am going to be able to watch it. I think Kessler is too much for Green, Kessler needs a performance here. I would really love to see Froch fight Kessler again one day if he gets through Bute. Kessler is an exciting fighter and at 175 I think he brings a lot to the table.
On paper, Kessler has better wins than Green and has shared the ring with better opposition. Green has a puncher's chance. This is a big-time crossroads fight for both of them. A bad performance from either, and it'll be a tough climb back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
as bad as Lacy? No way . He beat Froch , and looked great in his last fightQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I just reckon hes a bit a better boxer, like the Froch fight he won the fight by boxing and I dont think Green is as good as Froch boxing or power wise. He will come for a fight but I think Kessler will stop him in the later rounds. Im looking forward to seeing Kessler at 175.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratOn paper, Kessler has better wins than Green and has shared the ring with better opposition. Green has a puncher's chance. This is a big-time crossroads fight for both of them. A bad performance from either, and it'll be a tough climb back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
what gest saidQuote:
Originally Posted by gest12645as bad as Lacy? No way . He beat Froch , and looked great in his last fightQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I have to think the time off and straight punches of Kess will serve him well with a seemingly sometimes distracted and open Green. Greens power to me is pretty over rated and over stated in that he's ko'd....? De leon jr or a Anthony Bosante? The weight may help in stamina and no drain but likewise not the same punch on a Kess who doesn't fall over. Good fight. With minimal rust gotta go Kess late tko.
Yeah Green Ko'd Codrington and has lived off that ever since. I dont think he is in Kesslers league.
Green blamed weight making issues for his losses to Johnson and Ward so he shouldnt have an excuse up at light heavyweight tonight. He will feels Kesslers shots go defensive and somewhere in the middle rounds I see him getting sparked. Bring on Kessler vs Bute after this if he moves down. If he stays at light heavy him and Pascal would be a good mix of styles.
Not that it makes much of a difference, but I believe Kessler's camp forced a catchweight for this fight at 170, which Green failed to make. He showed up at 171.Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
The more I think about it, the more that sounds logical. It's just I have always thought Kessler was overrated--famous for giving Calzaghe 4 good rounds. After I read Cliff Rold's piece Mikkel Kessler-Allan Green: The Pre-Fight Report Card - Boxing News, it donned on me that Kessler has beat some decent titlists and is a former champion, perhaps I was underrating him. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Kessler is a good, but flawed fighter. He has no inside game and he doesn't adjust. Every time he has stepped up, he's lost. However, he has never lost to a fighter of Green's level, and I don't imagine it'll happen tonight. At the end of the day, I'm rooting for Green, but it's an uphill battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
how long till this one starts?
Kessler is a very good fighter, let's face it he's only lost to Calzaghe and Ward so he is hardly a middleQuote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratThe more I think about it, the more that sounds logical. It's just I have always thought Kessler was overrated--famous for giving Calzaghe 4 good rounds. After I read Cliff Rold's piece Mikkel Kessler-Allan Green: The Pre-Fight Report Card - Boxing News, it donned on me that Kessler has beat some decent titlists and is a former champion, perhaps I was underrating him. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Kessler is a good, but flawed fighter. He has no inside game and he doesn't adjust. Every time he has stepped up, he's lost. However, he has never lost to a fighter of Green's level, and I don't imagine it'll happen tonight. At the end of the day, I'm rooting for Green, but it's an uphill battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
of the road fighter.the guy has a hell of a right hand at top level you never see that many ko's why because the top contenders and champion's don't seem to have a vast gulf in skill's and toughness.
Kessler is a danger to any super middle or light hw out there the guys got class, he may be flawed
but no one is perfect.;)
Sounds about right. Not many people bother to make weight in these high profile fights these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratNot that it makes much of a difference, but I believe Kessler's camp forced a catchweight for this fight at 170, which Green failed to make. He showed up at 171.Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
What makes this fight a little bit interesting is the fact that they are both damaged goods. Green is further gone but Kessler has also lost something upstairs. I expect Kessler to knock him clean out and then his camp claim that he is back and willing to fight anyone in Denmark.
What time does this fight start??
I think froch really took a lot out of Kessler tbh, Kessler won the fight and even green thought the same but still think froch messed Kessler up.
Box Nation have it at 11pm, I think so soon after that.
Does anyone have a link for this fight??
Many thanks
I think your spot on about it being in the middle. Kessler to me can be pretty frustrating, his inability to adjust in Calzaghe was glaring. I think at one point his corner was reduced to "just hit harder" or something. He doesn't do fluid and game plans c or d but he should be able to out work and push a Green has just come up short in every big dance he's been in and was bullied on the ropes by a Ward. Hoping for fireworks though, both dudes are few on tomorrows and should fight like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratThe more I think about it, the more that sounds logical. It's just I have always thought Kessler was overrated--famous for giving Calzaghe 4 good rounds. After I read Cliff Rold's piece Mikkel Kessler-Allan Green: The Pre-Fight Report Card - Boxing News, it donned on me that Kessler has beat some decent titlists and is a former champion, perhaps I was underrating him. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Kessler is a good, but flawed fighter. He has no inside game and he doesn't adjust. Every time he has stepped up, he's lost. However, he has never lost to a fighter of Green's level, and I don't imagine it'll happen tonight. At the end of the day, I'm rooting for Green, but it's an uphill battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Both Fighters in the ring, anthems being sung, more then a few boos for America's NA.
I can't imagine Green winning in Denmark, but who knows.
Anyone got a link for this fight?
It shold be on espn3. but i can't see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
Stream??
Good fight thus far nice to see kess throw some upercuts
Green just got knocked the fuck out ;D
Fuuuuuuck
Ko of year
wowowowwo that was a huge KO by Kessler.
Green ain't world class and always feel short but nobody flatened him like that before
Missed it, crap. Over? Anyone have a clip
Your be lucky.
Doubt anyone's got a clip or link as they are mugs by paying for box (frank) nation