Kessler Vs Calzaghe Poll Who Will Win

[killersheep]

I am going with Kessler by decision. Calzaghe struggled with Bika and Evans Ashira. Mikkel will destroy him. I know people will bring up the lacy fight but lacy had a bodybuilder physique and that kind of physique doesnot neccesariliy mean unbelievable power but Kessler can bang and box. Should be a great fight, unless Calzage pretends to injure 'injures' his hand again.

You're kidding. Lacy brought buckets of power- let's not rewrite history. He also always has had great stamina. Kessler would not do as well as Lacy, he would get whupped even worse. If he's lucky, Kessler loses by UD.

Is your head in liquid it must be to say Lacy is better than Kessler Kessler has been fighting good guys has good power and can fight and box

Didn't say Lacy was better than Kessler. Stylistically, I don't think Kessler would do as well as Lacy. Calzaghe is much too fast for Kessler and Kessler doesn't have as much power as Lacy--and one thing in Lacy's favor, he was awesome at mixing up his punches and finishing, all of which had to have been somewhere in Calzaghe's mind--Kessler might be more talented, but less of a threat than Lacy, thereby giving Calzaghe even more confidence to dismantle him.

More than anything, I was refuting the assertion that Kessler has more power than Lacy and that Lacy only had a bodybuilder's physique.

Why should Calzaghe's handspeed be a problem for Kessler? There are not much between them in speed and Mundine is even quicker than Calzaghe, and Kessler did well to handle his speed

From what I have seen, Calzaghe is most definately faster as far as handspeed goes, also he is much more nimble.
I'm not trying to discredit Kessler's handspeed and footwork, which are great. I simply think at this point Joe is faster.
After he fights Manfredo we can have an accurate current representation of speed.

[Tysonbruno]

I would say Kessler is the better boxer of the 2 for a start Kessler does'nt slap even though Joe's slaps have had sucess he throws good solid combinations 3 to 5 punches Joe's are just pitter patter stuff then some solid shots if they fight Calzaghe takes a hiding in my opinion i would put money on it

[sesben]

Killersheep:

Dont forget that Peter Manfredo is crap laid by a fucking mediamonster! :S

[killersheep]

Killersheep:

Dont forget that Peter Manfredo is crap laid by a fucking mediamonster! :S

How does that change us seeing if Calzaghe is beginning to slow down or not?

[spanky-banky]

alot of peeps say the lacy fight didnt mean sh!t cause lacy was an overrated bum? maybe that is true but it was still an impressive win all the same, we all know what lacy did to ried!.....calzaghe has definatly got talent but he hasnt really fought no body IMO and i think kessler is to much of a technition for joe he will outclass him over 12 but it will be a great fight for our generation

.......also i think mundine would outclass joe.....kessler and mundine are the 2 best SMW at the moment

[CountryBoy]

I am going with Kessler by decision. Calzaghe struggled with Bika and Evans Ashira. Mikkel will destroy him. I know people will bring up the lacy fight but lacy had a bodybuilder physique and that kind of physique doesnot neccesariliy mean unbelievable power but Kessler can bang and box. Should be a great fight, unless Calzage pretends to injure 'injures' his hand again.

You're kidding. Lacy brought buckets of power- let's not rewrite history. He also always has had great stamina. Kessler would not do as well as Lacy, he would get whupped even worse. If he's lucky, Kessler loses by UD.

Do you even watch this sport? Go back to the bingo table

[Terp]

I see Slappy outgutting him down the stretch. Kessler has all the tools, but he's never been in with a fighter as complete as Slappy. Slappy's been champ a long time, and dealt with all sorts of styles. The moment won't affect him.

Slappy will nullify the jab, handle the right hands that sneak thru and outwork Kessler, particularly in the last 3-4 rounds.

[jangeorg]

Calzaghe out lands and boxes kessler to a decision. A close fight, but Kessler has never fought someone with the speed and movement of Calzaghe. As good as Kessler is he would only win by an element of luck.

Kessler would learn a lesson and come back a better fighter...

Kessler is already a legitimate champion who should be respected. Whether he is great or amazingly lucky. His record is not to be slept on.

[Bomp]

Calzaghe wins by UD. Don't see the fight happening though, neither will give up hometown advantage.

[Elephant Beer]

Calzaghe wins by UD. Don't see the fight happening though, neither will give up hometown advantage.

BS - that is just a statement from Frank Warren.

Kessler has stated over and over and over and over that he is ready to fight in Wales or M.E.N or where ever Calzaghe wants to fight

[SanMarugati]

I voted Calzaghe UD. I don't think he'd be able to knock him out as I'm unsure as to whether Joe's hands allow him to put as much power as he'd like behind his shots. Don't get me wrong, I think Kessler is great and looks to be very strong, he also keeps his cool and doesn't seem to get swept up in the moment or pulled down to the other guys level like Joe, I just don't think he is quite as versatile has Joe. Also Joe has a bit of a macho streak which I think would push him to retaliate in flurries everytime he got caught. I think he'd figure out Kesslers style and adapt to it by the middle rounds. Calzaghe has great stamina too.

Calzaghe UD

[Swashbuckling Gordy]

I am going with Kessler by decision. Calzaghe struggled with Bika and Evans Ashira. Mikkel will destroy him. I know people will bring up the lacy fight but lacy had a bodybuilder physique and that kind of physique doesnot neccesariliy mean unbelievable power but Kessler can bang and box. Should be a great fight, unless Calzage pretends to injure 'injures' his hand again.

You're kidding. Lacy brought buckets of power- let's not rewrite history. He also always has had great stamina. Kessler would not do as well as Lacy, he would get whupped even worse. If he's lucky, Kessler loses by UD.

Is your head in liquid it must be to say Lacy is better than Kessler Kessler has been fighting good guys has good power and can fight and box

Didn't say Lacy was better than Kessler. Stylistically, I don't think Kessler would do as well as Lacy. Calzaghe is much too fast for Kessler and Kessler doesn't have as much power as Lacy--and one thing in Lacy's favor, he was awesome at mixing up his punches and finishing, all of which had to have been somewhere in Calzaghe's mind--Kessler might be more talented, but less of a threat than Lacy, thereby giving Calzaghe even more confidence to dismantle him.

More than anything, I was refuting the assertion that Kessler has more power than Lacy and that Lacy only had a bodybuilder's physique.

Why should Calzaghe's handspeed be a problem for Kessler? There are not much between them in speed and Mundine is even quicker than Calzaghe, and Kessler did well to handle his speed

Have you actually seen Kessler fight ? I suggest you go and view on of his fights and then come back with a decent opinion !!

As for Mundine ? What has he done ?

Is anyone going to contribute a detailed opinion ?

Mr T be quiet , construct your sentences properly or not at all .

[bikersk]

Hee Hee. Sir Swashy in a fiesty mood - look out! I've seen both fight and think it would be a good fight. i have not seen Kessler against a southpaw though. I wonder how he goes there?

[Swashbuckling Gordy]

Id like to see Kessler go deep with Calzaghe i know he aint gonna blow Calzaghe out and he certainly isint gonna outbox him for 12 rounds .

Kessler relies on the Jab and right along with good movement but he is hittable , a fight with Joe will answer more questions about Kessler than i believe it will answer about Joe - a sharp Joe .

If the fight happens you will see Kessler pushed back and made to answer questions he likes his man out front on the end of his jab lets see what he's like with somebody with Calzaghes strength , eyes , speed and fitness.

Everybody goes on about Andrades great chin , so fucking what like you get points for getting hit .

Bring the fight on i fancy Joe to have to much .

[NUCLEAR BULL]

i fancy kessler to win this.................but the fight will never happen as joe is a coward so its really all fantasy talk