Kessler v. Hopkins

[Rantcatrat]

Knowing Kessler was travelling to New York to see the fight, I wondered whether the would call out Hopkins or Dawson. Sure enough, Kessler said he wanted Hopkins.

Mikkel Kessler: "I Want To Fight Bernard Hopkins" - Boxing News

Who do you think would win in a fight between Kessler and Hopkins?

[Bomp]

Judging from Hopkins' fight with Pavlik I'd have him favourite, but i'd expect Kessler to be able to get off more than Kelly. I think people will at least have learned not to pick against Hopkins by KO ever again .

It's an intriguing and meaningful fight, but I doubt it'll happen. Kessler's people will see it as an awkward fight while Hop might think that there's nothing much to gain from fighting the already beaten Kess.

[ICB]

It would be similar to Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor, with Mikkel Kessler using his jab and outworking Bernard Hopkins in some rounds. But i think Bernard Hopkins gets the nod this time.

Mikkel Kessler isn't as fast as Jermain Taylor or as fluid, he is pretty robotic although very skilled. I see Mikkel Kessler losing by about 3 rounds.

[mrodub]

I think that would be a great fight i would like to see it

[Pugilistic]

I think Hopkins would win a UD.

[Rantcatrat]

I think it makes a lot of sense for Kessler because Bhop is a big name and it may be Bhop's best option right now.

Kessler could fight the winner of Taylor and Lacy, but I thought the Froch v. Pascal winner was set to fight that winner. Who else is there? He beat Andrade, who arguably beat Bute, and Bute doesn't want a Kessler fight after suffering a knockout (even if he won the fight). Fighting Hopkins now, and if he wins, fighting Taylor/Lacy v. Froch/Pascal winner makes the most sense.

Bernard doesn't need to fight Taylor again and Calzaghe won't grant a rematch. I guess Jones, but Jones should retire.

[jangeorg]

If people base there comparison on the hopkins/pavlik fight then they are in for a rude awakening.

i cant see hopkins pulling off a performance like that again,hard to pick a winner.

kessler has much better fundamentals than pavlik and is much stronger,hopkins wouldnt bully him,no way

[DaxxKahn]

If the version of Hopkins that showed up against Pavlik stepped in the ring he beats Kessler.....

I wish it was that version that showed up against Calzaghe

[bambamdaddio]

If the version of Hopkins that showed up against Pavlik stepped in the ring he beats Kessler.....

I wish it was that version that showed up against Calzaghe

Dont ya think styles make fights though ... and I think B Hop had Pavs number all day long ... I dont think Kessler would be quite as one dimentional as Pav and would also present a naturally bigger and stronger opponent who has a better style to cope with B Hop....

Thats how I see it .. simply put I dont think B Hop would be allowed to fight the same fight bud ... but who knowes, its just my opinion.

[oakleyno1]

i stuck my neck on the line a few months ago when is aid kessler would beat any supermiddle orlight heavy right now including joe if they fought agian. my opinon hasnt changed and i would pick kessler to win and would nt be shocked if he TKOed bernard.

[Drago]

Kessler should stay away from b-hop, i said the same abt pavlik, actually everyone should stay away from b-hop full stop.

his nickname should the 'dream breaker'

kessler froch thats the one, not quite yet build that bad boy fight up & would be massive here in britain, we need someone to takeover from joe now

[Pugilistic]

i stuck my neck on the line a few months ago when is aid kessler would beat any supermiddle orlight heavy right now including joe if they fought agian. my opinon hasnt changed and i would pick kessler to win and would nt be shocked if he TKOed bernard.

Yeah no way.

You have to hit your opponent to hurt and stop him.

Not only is Hopkins defense top notch but he has a great chin on him.

If anyone got stopped it would be Kessler.