Quote Originally Posted by thewhale
No argument from here. A great fight from both. The workrate killed Kessler. And tonight joe did slap at much. I was surprised how much power punched he threw at Kessler.

I acknowledge that Joe is the king of SMW.

Where Kessler should go from here I don't know, maybe a break and back on the saddle. I don't think a rematch with Calzaghe would help Kessler either.

So much respect to you for giving Joe his dues. I wish that everyone could or would do that. Joe's a great figure for boxing & he's more than exciting.

Honestly...I don't think that Kessler needs to take a break at all. Joe will vacate the belts & Kessler can pick them right back up. Rematch Mundine & then start running shit at 168 again. Take on Bute or Froch or some of the other fellars.

Kessler fought a fantastic fight...but Joe is just a different animal inside the ropes. While Joe battered Kess...he didn't destroy him the way that he did Lacy.

Kessler can & will recover.