Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
Quote Originally Posted by miles
Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
I want to ask once again...who has Mundine fought worth a S*** that he hasn't lost to?

Whether he came on late, early, or whatever...he lost to Kessler, Siaca, & Ottkee.

Again...they all beat him convincingly & the rest of Mundine's opposition is weaker than you claim Calzaghe's resume is. Now I am fine with giving Mundine some credit for improving...but his record has already suffered early in the game.

It's just ludicrous to rake Calzaghe over the coals with Mundine as a back up plan.
Exactly

Chum, it is all well and good supporting Mundine. But to insult Calzaghe's clearly superior record while continually refering to Mundine's wins over Green and Soliman just doesnt cut it.

Calzaghe has beaten everyone he has needed to beat and been wisely avoided by a few other name fighters. Chum, do you seriously think Calzaghe wouldnt have wiped the floor with Green and Soliman too? There is little to suggest that Mundine can take Calzaghe. His losses are big question marks and his recent wins have been against opponents who are not amongst the elite of world boxing. You are free to speculate and predict but I feel it is wishful thinking...
right back.

Although I do think that Mundine has improved since losing to Otkee...he still isn't on par with the elite level. I really REALLY dig on Kessler...& I can't say that I truly back Kessler as an elite...but he's a hell of a fighter & has already proven to be superior to Mundine.

Calzaghe would have eaten Siaca, Soliman, & Green alive...can't say for sure about Kess...but those three...easily.
That sums it up correctly. Mundine needs a couple more decent wins before he is line for any shot against Calzaghe or Kessler. I think Kessler is the real deal. Like Lacy he has decent wins against some decent opponents. He also has an effective style. He is composed, throws a good jab and a very powerful right. He is very economical and doesnt like to waste punches.

Calzaghe and Kessler are clearly the top 2 and I can see no debate about that. It would border on the absurd to think otherwise.

I think Calzaghe has all the skills to beat Kessler. Whether he has the tools (hands) is another matter.

Calzaghe fought 12 against Lacy and 12 against Bika. He hurt himself against Manfredo. I like to think his hands can hold up for 12 against Kessler too.