Kessler Challenges Pavlik

[donnydarkoIRL]

Two aggresive fighters that search for the straight or overhand right, whilst throwing large volumes of punches.

Kessler although enjoying a size advantage in the trunk and abdomen, coupled with his more advanced movement may be slightly behind in terms of acute punching power. However, as both men are possessed of a considerable quantity of the good stuff a KO is possible from either side.

This is a ight that will have fans salivating either side of the Atlantic and one which will be difficult to schedule a venue for giving that Kessler has not previously fought outside of Europe.


Bring it on.

[HattonTheHammer]

This fight would be unbelievable

both fighters are essentially knock out artists that as donny has already pointed out will look to throw those big overhand rights.

Kessler would be the heavier puncher at 168 but pavlik will throw more. All about what wins over on the night but ones thing for sure and thats that it would be great entertainment and with JC seemingly now set to retire as a 175 pounder it would be to unify and call themselves the undisputed king of the middle divisions!

[p4pking]

This would be an extremely entertaining fight, both guys hit very hard and throw a great 1-2, if any complaint could be lodged against either of these fighters it's that they are fairly mechanical, relying on the 1-2. But how colud that possiblty be a negative from a fans perspective. This fight could almost look like Rock em sock em robots on steroids, very exciting indeed.

[Dizaster]

I've been saying for a while I would love to see this fight happen...


Either way though, it's good that Kessler is getting his head back in the game... I'm a big fan of his, and believe he's still got some good fighting to do inside the ring. I wished that he had of worked a bit harder to get back into it after the Calzaghe loss, even if it was against a lesser opponent. But hopefully the time off has given him a chance to regroup, look at what makes him such a hot prospect, and start kicking ass and taking names again..

I would only give Pavlik the slight edge due to power, and he's shown that he can take a punch well and recover quickly.. Of course, one can say that, and the next fight he could get really shaken...
But based on what's been shown by both fighters, I think Pavlik has shown that bit tiny bit more that would pull him through a win with a fighter like Kessler, who is very similar to him in stye..

It will be a really really great technical fight.. A battle of head on boxing... Good luck to both fighters!

Hope this fight gets signed..

And I actually think Pavlik has quite a lot to gain by beating Kessler.. It does not seem like a big credibility type fight just to get the win in this one..
But to beat Kessler, he's going to need to show a lot of class, which could go a long way towards proving he's the real deal to his critics.. I think the Jermain 1 fight was his real test to prove what he's got.. A win of Kessler will be his next test to show that he is here to stay, and he can stand up to anyone in his weight right now.

[Dizaster]

This would be an extremely entertaining fight, both guys hit very hard and throw a great 1-2, if any complaint could be lodged against either of these fighters it's that they are fairly mechanical, relying on the 1-2. But how colud that possiblty be a negative from a fans perspective. This fight could almost look like Rock em sock em robots on steroids, very exciting indeed.

LOL that's great! I can see that as well...

Stick there feet down in front of each other, and start mashing the buttons...

I think whoever is more accurate and on point with their counters on the night will come out on top.. With a few nice counters, either fighter will be in a good position to unload their arsenal and do some damage..

Kessler is going to have to know that he's got to punch with everything he's got... The longer your in with Pavlik, the more chance you've got of him knocking you out... Same with like Cotto.. Either do a good job of running from him, or knock the bastard out ASAP.. You don't have any other options..

[Youngblood]

I just want to see Pavlik fight. Don't care who it is. It could be the pope and I'd still be psyched for it. (And I'm a catholic!)

[Tysonbruno]

Kessler is the man he is better than Calzaghe because he wants to take risks fight the best it was him who wanted to fight Calzaghe Calzaghe kept saying he wasn't that bothered about fighting him.Now Kessler wants Pavlik another top guy see kessler could just win the WBA title then make 21 defences against bums and has beens but no he likes to put himself on the line he isn't bothered about remaining unbeaten.Calzaghe beat Kessler but he isn't proving he is the better fighter by fighting old men way past there best because lets have it right at his best Jones would have destroyed Calzaghe Calzaghe never wanted him then.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Kessler is the man he is better than Calzaghe because he wants to take risks fight the best it was him who wanted to fight Calzaghe. Calzaghe kept saying he wasn't that bothered about fighting him.Now Kessler wants Pavlik another top guy see kessler could just win the WBA title then make 21 defences against bums and has beens but no he likes to put himself on the line he isn't bothered about remaining unbeaten.Calzaghe beat Kessler but he isn't proving he is the better fighter by fighting old men way past there best because lets have it right at his best Jones would have destroyed Calzaghe Calzaghe never wanted him then.

Ricky wanted to fight Mayweather.
Is Ricky therefore better than Mayweather?

Alfonso Gomez wanted to fight Miguel Cotto.
Is Gomez therefore better than Cotto?

Steve Forbes wanted to fight Oscar.
Is Forbes therefore better than Oscar?

[El Gamo]

Would rather have seen Joe v Kelly but this would be awesome too and probably a better match actually! I favour Kelly, he throws more and and could overwhelm Kessler. On the other hand,I think Kessler is slightly better technically, and could try to counter Kelly. Either way,would be a tremendous affair. Would it be at 168 though or at a catch weight?

[Tysonbruno]

Kessler is the man he is better than Calzaghe because he wants to take risks fight the best it was him who wanted to fight Calzaghe. Calzaghe kept saying he wasn't that bothered about fighting him.Now Kessler wants Pavlik another top guy see kessler could just win the WBA title then make 21 defences against bums and has beens but no he likes to put himself on the line he isn't bothered about remaining unbeaten.Calzaghe beat Kessler but he isn't proving he is the better fighter by fighting old men way past there best because lets have it right at his best Jones would have destroyed Calzaghe Calzaghe never wanted him then.

Ricky wanted to fight Mayweather.
Is Ricky therefore better than Mayweather?

Alfonso Gomez wanted to fight Miguel Cotto.
Is Gomez therefore better than Cotto?

Steve Forbes wanted to fight Oscar.
Is Forbes therefore better than Oscar?

My point is Kessler is a top fighter who wants to fight the best take risks where Calzaghe always prefers to take the easier option.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Kessler is the man he is better than Calzaghe because he wants to take risks fight the best it was him who wanted to fight Calzaghe. Calzaghe kept saying he wasn't that bothered about fighting him.Now Kessler wants Pavlik another top guy see kessler could just win the WBA title then make 21 defences against bums and has beens but no he likes to put himself on the line he isn't bothered about remaining unbeaten.Calzaghe beat Kessler but he isn't proving he is the better fighter by fighting old men way past there best because lets have it right at his best Jones would have destroyed Calzaghe Calzaghe never wanted him then.

Ricky wanted to fight Mayweather.
Is Ricky therefore better than Mayweather?

Alfonso Gomez wanted to fight Miguel Cotto.
Is Gomez therefore better than Cotto?

Steve Forbes wanted to fight Oscar.
Is Forbes therefore better than Oscar?

My point is Kessler is a top fighter who wants to fight the best take risks where Calzaghe always prefers to take the easier option.

Even if that were 100% correct it does not mean that Kessler is the better fighter.

Gatti would fight anyone, but he isn't going to be remebered for his vistories because of it.

[Tysonbruno]

End of the day Calzaghe should be the one fighting Pavlik but in my opinion he is abit chicken when it comes to fighting Pavlik.But the number 2 supermiddle in the world the man Calzaghe beat is more than willing to test himself against Pavlik if Calzaghe had been abit more of a risk taker he would have had a better fan base sooner and wouldn't had to have 21 defences to get noticed.

[donnydarkoIRL]

End of the day Calzaghe should be the one fighting Pavlik but in my opinion he is abit chicken when it comes to fighting Pavlik.But the number 2 supermiddle in the world the man Calzaghe beat is more than willing to test himself against Pavlik if Calzaghe had been abit more of a risk taker he would have had a better fan base sooner and wouldn't had to have 21 defences to get noticed.

Having just beaten the No.1 ranked lineal Light Heavyweight champion, was there any real benefit from drawing the middleweight champ from his comfort zone anyway?

I should think any natural supermiddlewight in the top ten would take a fight with kelly out of confidence. If they win it will be sseen as them exploiting their size advantage though.

[jangeorg]

Would rather have seen Joe v Kelly but this would be awesome too and probably a better match actually! I favour Kelly, he throws more and and could overwhelm Kessler. On the other hand,I think Kessler is slightly better technically, and could try to counter Kelly. Either way,would be a tremendous affair. Would it be at 168 though or at a catch weight?

I dont think Kessler can go down to middleweight,he is to big,i think Kessler walk around 180 on fight.night

[Deanrw]

Would rather have seen Joe v Kelly but this would be awesome too and probably a better match actually! I favour Kelly, he throws more and and could overwhelm Kessler. On the other hand,I think Kessler is slightly better technically, and could try to counter Kelly. Either way,would be a tremendous affair. Would it be at 168 though or at a catch weight?

I dont think Kessler can go down to middleweight,he is to big,i think Kessler walk around 180 on fight.night

Yeah he could do it, but would weaken himself drastically if he tried. When Pav moves up you will see them meet.