KESSLER'S HAND

[Tysonbruno]

It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.

[bzkfn]

It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.

They asked him before the fight, he said no. They asked him after the fight if this was the case...he said no. It was just a rumour, which has been catagorically denied on all fronts. No excuse, Calzaghe just beat him.

[Tysonbruno]

Im not taking anything away from Calzaghes victory i just wondered also after the fight Kessler said he did'nt fight as good as normal but when asked about his hand both times he did'nt have confidance in his voice if you get what im saying.

[bzkfn]

Im not taking anything away from Calzaghes victory i just wondered also after the fight Kessler said he did'nt fight as good as normal but when asked about his hand both times he did'nt have confidance in his voice if you get what im saying.

I know what you mean, but he had the excuse there and didn't use it. If he'd hurt his hand before, he would have said so me thinks. The guy is a class act though. He really hope he does well in the future.

[Tysonbruno]

What about a rematch he said he would like one straight after the fight i would like to see that what about you

[Pugilistic]

kessler isn't going to make excuses. if his hand was hurt he would of spoken out about it, as for a rematch i would say no, i like kessler, he's a great guy and fighter but calzaghe did win easily.

[bzkfn]

What about a rematch he said he would like one straight after the fight i would like to see that what about you

I've made a thread about this...

[Tins06]

Even if it was injured it didint seem to bother him during the fight he clearly put everything into all of his punches.I think we would have had the same result if it wasn't injured.

Regarding a rematch i wouldn't mind seing it but i think both fighters knew there wern't gonna be a rematch..

[ICB]

It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.

If i had a dollar for everytime i heard a boxer use an hand injury for an excuse i would be millionaire theres your answer.

[Mikkel_K]

It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.

They asked him before the fight, he said no. They asked him after the fight if this was the case...he said no. It was just a rumour, which has been catagorically denied on all fronts. No excuse, Calzaghe just beat him.

That is, strictly speaking, not true. Kessler later admitted/suggested (depending on whether you beliveve him) that he did have some hand problems in the build up to the fight and therefore was unable to spar for a while. Kessler is now undergoing surgery in his hand.

However, Kessler has also repeatedly stated that his hand was fine at the night of the fight, and that the hand-problems should not be used as an excuse as he was beaten fair and square.

[ACEA]

he may have had hand problems but he still managed to land his big shots Calzaghe was able to take them. Kessler didnt lose because of his hands it was his workrate that cost him.

[Tins06]

It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.

They asked him before the fight, he said no. They asked him after the fight if this was the case...he said no. It was just a rumour, which has been catagorically denied on all fronts. No excuse, Calzaghe just beat him.

That is, strictly speaking, not true. Kessler later admitted/suggested (depending on whether you beliveve him) that he did have some hand problems in the build up to the fight and therefore was unable to spar for a while. Kessler is now undergoing surgery in his hand.

However, Kessler has also repeatedly stated that his hand was fine at the night of the fight, and that the hand-problems should not be used as an excuse as he was beaten fair and square.

Those are all the facts Mikkel...cc...He is having cartilage removed from his hand is what i heard.

[Tysonbruno]

So if his hand was damaged as it was repoted before the fight yes he threw it hard at Calzaghe but not as often as he would normally

[LEGION]

Well, busted up hand or not, much respect to Kessler for not using it as an excuse in any way for his loss.

[Violent Demise]

Kessler was throwing punches with both hands. I saw no evidence that his hand was hurt in any way