Why Is Calzaghe Ducking Kessler But Calling Out Taylor?... Team Kessler Speak!!!

[albsur2006]

I don't really think Joe is scared of Kessler, I just think that Joe is a little misguided in what he thinks will get him popularity in the US. He wants to be seen on big US TV broadcasts but beating Manfredo wouldn't get him any respect and people over here in the US that have never seen JoeCal won't say "Man, that JoeCal is something else, who is this guy?" they're gonna say "well, at least, Manfredo tried." JoeCal beating Kessler and coming over here as the undisputed champ would be a better option.

[Fenster]

I'm of the opinion that if he beats Kessler, Kessler will just be labelled as an average european fighter. Bit like Vitali Tyspko

Thats a certainty

Kessler would be the new Lacy - Overhyped useless Cunt.

[smashup]

But aren't they both

[smashup]

Im waiting Mr Rock

This just in

Kessler v Andrade ?

"This is definitely going to happen. It's been a long time coming," Andrade said.

http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...ikkel-kessler/

[Fenster]

But aren't they both

They sure are once Calzaghes ruined them

[dumdane]

Didn't Fight Academy offer Calzaghe a £1.5m, career high pay day, to move up and face Woods?

Guess Joes SCARED of Clinton too.

ANYWAY, even if the Kessler offer was real (has it been reported anywhere outside of the Danish press?), does anybody honestly think FW is gonna give up promotional rights to the fight?

And didn't Kessler already turn down FWs offer of £1.5m? Wonder why?

If Warren wasn't so damn scared he could try making Kessler an offer. It's not like it's writen anywhere that Warren HAS to give up promotional rights. The thing is there's only been an offer from Kessler to Calzaghe, not the other way arround.

But obviously Warren has no intentions of making any such offer - Kessler might jump at it, and then what kind of mess would Calzaghe be in.

[Fenster]

Didn't Fight Academy offer Calzaghe a £1.5m, career high pay day, to move up and face Woods?

Guess Joes SCARED of Clinton too.

ANYWAY, even if the Kessler offer was real (has it been reported anywhere outside of the Danish press?), does anybody honestly think FW is gonna give up promotional rights to the fight?

And didn't Kessler already turn down FWs offer of £1.5m? Wonder why?

If Warren wasn't so damn scared he could try making Kessler an offer. It's not like it's writen anywhere that Warren HAS to give up promotional rights. The thing is there's only been an offer from Kessler to Calzaghe, not the other way arround.

But obviously Warren has no intentions of making any such offer - Kessler might jump at it, and then what kind of mess would Calzaghe be in.

I think you're right mate, FW doesn't want/need Kessler, yet

[yoitsdan]

Im waiting Mr Rock

This just in

Kessler v Andrade ?

"This is definitely going to happen. It's been a long time coming," Andrade said.

http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...ikkel-kessler/

This is big! 2007 is looking better and better!

Oh and I think its quite plain why JC would rather fight Taylor, more fame, more $ and less danger. In history, beating the man who 'dethroned' Hopkins looks way more rosy than a win against Kessler, even though we all know he's the most dangerous. Still doesn't mean that the fight with kessler won't happen yet, but why not strike when the iron is hot?

[dumdane]

This just in

Kessler v Andrade ?

"This is definitely going to happen. It's been a long time coming," Andrade said.

http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...ikkel-kessler/

Lot of indications the fight is gonna be in Denmark. Too bad really. Would have prefered Kessler fight in Vega's or something now he's fighting a US-based (even though Mexican) fighter.
Maybe it can't happen in Vegas because no US TV-slots can be made (HBO decided NOT to show any more of Kessler??)

Wonder if the talk of Taylor not wanting to fight Calzaghe could possibly change their (HBO's) attitude towards Kessler.

[Wacko3205]

I'm of the opinion that if he beats Kessler, Kessler will just be labelled as an average european fighter. Bit like Vitali Tyspko

Kess has already proven to be much more than an average euro fighter.

I honestly would have love to have seen him handle Tyspko though. Can't wait to see him fight Andrade.

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This just in

Kessler v Andrade ?

"This is definitely going to happen. It's been a long time coming," Andrade said.

http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...ikkel-kessler/

Lot of indications the fight is gonna be in Denmark. Too bad really. Would have prefered Kessler fight in Vega's or something now he's fighting a US-based (even though Mexican) fighter.
Maybe it can't happen in Vegas because no US TV-slots can be made (HBO decided NOT to show any more of Kessler??)

Wonder if the talk of Taylor not wanting to fight Calzaghe could possibly change their (HBO's) attitude towards Kessler.

Calzaghe stated on UK tv last night that HBO were not at all interested in his Mandatory fighter (how this works i don't know)
Looks like THEY are pulling the strings as to who he fights

[smashup]

I think it may have more to do with this statement

"I'll prepare for a hard 12 rounds just like I did when I beat Jeff Lacy. I'm so close to making history and can't afford to let anyone (Manfredo) take that away."

Victory would enable Calzaghe to join two legends of the fight game with 20 successful world title defences. Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and ex-middleweight title-holder Bernard Hopkins both reached that landmark.

[Punisher136]

I think it may have more to do with this statement

"I'll prepare for a hard 12 rounds just like I did when I beat Jeff Lacy. I'm so close to making history and can't afford to let anyone (Manfredo) take that away."

Victory would enable Calzaghe to join two legends of the fight game with 20 successful world title defences. Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and ex-middleweight title-holder Bernard Hopkins both reached that landmark.

Unless its the ring belt i dont care if they have 100 defenses of it.

[ono]

I'm of the opinion that if he beats Kessler, Kessler will just be labelled as an average european fighter. Bit like Vitali Tyspko

Kess has already proven to be much more than an average euro fighter.

I honestly would have love to have seen him handle Tyspko though. Can't wait to see him fight Andrade.

He has to me and you. But some fickle people will most certainly refer to him as over rated which seems to be a term used as losely as 'world class' when referring to fighters who are up and coming. Amir Kahn and Jeff lacy are perfect examples.

[Stanley Madson]

Because he could easily beat Taylor but would be beaten by Kessler.