Quote Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Quote Originally Posted by Lyle
Had Mesi not been injured by Jirov he would have already had some L's on his record by now, methinks: Toney, Rahman, Brewster, Krasniqi, Ruiz, and not to mention the big boys of the division (Wlad, Vitali, Sam Peter, etc) would have beat him.
So what you're saying is that with Mesi getting injured he's really benefitted from it by not having to take on the big players of the division? I'm probably inclined to agree, but it does prevent him from gaining legendary status by default. But then he can make a truckload of money fighting inferior fighters.

(I believe this is where someone makes a derogatory comparison with Joe Calzaghe )

I think Monte Barrett had exposed his vulnerable chin prior to Jirov. Jirov just concussed him into what should have been permanent retirement. What he is doing now does boxing no favor and gives grist to the mill of those who want it banned.