I've missed you pre fight analysis Mr Wacko

Personally I think this will be a tough hard fight. Kessler is a more acomplished boxer than Lacy as evidenced by the boxing lesson he handed out to the highly rated Librado Andrade.

He beat a somewhat Green Mundine in Oz and destroyed Marcus Beyer so it's clear he's no pushover.

I'd say Andrade, Mundine and Beyer are better names than any on Lacy's record but obviously Kessler is not an American so most causual fans will not have heard much about him.

I think as long as Calzaghes hands hold up he can beat Kessle through speed and sheer workrate.

Kessler is a strong boy but not a huge puncher and this will most likely go to the cards and it's difficualt to envision Joe losing on points, he's one of the most active and relentless fighters out there.

We know he can go for 12 rounds at a rate of 100 punches a round. Stamina is not an issue.

Whilst Kessler has looked impressive we've yet to see him really tested and and so can't say with certainty how he will respond to Calzaghe's nonstop pressure.

I think Calzaghe is too fast, too experienced and too wiley for Kessler at this stage of their careers. Kess can still be the future of this division but as long as age hasn't caught up with overnight Calzaghe is still the best 168 lb fighter out there and I believe he will prove it come fight night.