Mesi makes his case on ESPN

I'm no doctor, but if what he says is absolutely true, wtf? Let him take on a C level opponent, like a Tony Thompson or a Phil Jackson, get loose, and fight Michael Moorer. Then we'll see what he's got.

I hope Mesi is Ok, weather good enough to win a world belt or not, I think for him to be denied the oppotunity to have a crack, if passed fit, would be a real shame. Good luck to him.

If you are Joe Mesi's manager, do you put him in for a few $100,000 fights for him to get his bearings back or do you just feed him to Klitscko right away for the one big payday. Have him face the winner of McCline, Lyockovich and if he loses the have him take a step down a fight a few Phil Jacksons and give him another chance. If he wins let him fight for a title, he brings a great interest to the sport. If MAB can fight, Mesi should be able to fight as well.

so when's he gonna fight again

Your in no position to question his expertise. Mesi has a right to make a living, and if the doctors determine he is at no greater risk than anybody else than he shouldn't be discriminated against. That is all there is to it. I'm not specifically questioning this doctor in particular - I know nothing about him/her. But I've taught and come into contact with a lot of doctors. The public seems to have this conception that all doctors are supreme beings and are never wrong. This isn't the case. And there ARE shoddy doctors out there (not saying this one is, just that you shouldn't always believe what a doctor says simply because they are a doctor). Anyway, team Mesi will get a fair chance to present their evidence, and if it's correct they (should) get a fair outcome. I was making the point that you can't prove YOUR point just because one doctor said there was no increased risk, or whatever it was he said.

I agree that it is his life and he should be able to do what he wants with it! If he dies in the ring it is his choice! He could die getting out of the shower tomorrow or bungie jumping on vacation! It's his choice to make!

Mesi is one of my favorite current fighters. I was really worried and I'm glad to know he's allright now... I didn't see his bit on ESPN but I'll admit I'm not sure I believe it myself... I hope he knows what he's doing

Your in no position to question his expertise. Mesi has a right to make a living, and if the doctors determine he is at no greater risk than anybody else than he shouldn't be discriminated against. That is all there is to it. The thing is, doctors can be bought just like any other profession. Ask any personal injury lawyer. If the NSAC tests him and decides he's allowed to fight, so be it. He's not anything special, but he's entertaining to watch.

I dont see the big deal in letting him fight. Its his life let the man fight at his own free will. He will get ktfo'd the first time he fights a legit top 10 fighter anyway. Let the man cash out!

That is the opinion of one doctor, it doesn't necessarily mean he/she is right. Your in no position to question his expertise. Mesi has a right to make a living, and if the doctors determine he is at no greater risk than anybody else than he shouldn't be discriminated against. That is all there is to it.

That is the opinion of one doctor, it doesn't necessarily mean he/she is right.

I think he should stop fightin....u know what happens to heavyweights, as the fight goes to later rounds, they just catch punches on their heads, that's just how tired they get...if that happens agian, Mesi will suffer a major brain damage. he better find a job somewhere else... You clearly didn't read my post: "there is absolutely no evidence of any increased risk" So should we just disban the heavyweight division because it is too dangerous?

In a perfect world he may go on to nice long career, but this is the Heavyweight division, and Mesi gets clobbered by everyone he faces. He is tough, but he just gets hit too damn much to risk watching him die on live t.v. - I say screw the money dude, you will never be a Champion because you don't have the skills it takes to get there, retire and live or fight and die.... Excellent point. Mesi doenst have the skills to wear the crown. Basically its a gamble, health vs money. Soundtraveler is right on. Every time hes in the ring he takes a beating. It would be different in a lighter weight class, or if Mesi was a real defensive fighter. I wouldn't risk it. Im sure Mesi will fight agian, sounds like all his people want him to fight and if hes got doctors telling him he's ok to fight, Im sure it will happen. Of course doctors can be wrong too.

In a perfect world he may go on to nice long career, but this is the Heavyweight division, and Mesi gets clobbered by everyone he faces. He is tough, but he just gets hit too damn much to risk watching him die on live t.v. - I say screw the money dude, you will never be a Champion because you don't have the skills it takes to get there, retire and live or fight and die....

If he really is OK than he should be able to fight, I am not totally convinced until they make it official he doesn't have brain damage.

If Babyjoe really are fit for fighting, I hope to see him again. I like the guy. A nice fellow and a good fighter. A great fighter, I dont know, but a very exciting figure. I would like to see how far he can make it. But he has to be quick about it, considering his age. He turns 32 later this year and probably does not have many more good years left in him. I wish him the best of luck. How ever, his health is more important, and I only hope that the MD that examined him did a good job.

it's not worth it I mean his skill was questionable and jirov even had him out on his feet in his last fight.

I think he should stop fightin....u know what happens to heavyweights, as the fight goes to later rounds, they just catch punches on their heads, that's just how tired they get...if that happens agian, Mesi will suffer a major brain damage. he better find a job somewhere else...

Mesi's return to the game may not do much morally from the sport's standpoint, but I like the guy, I liked watching him fight. He has major weaknesses, probably wont go on to accomplish an awful lot, but if he wants (or feels he needs) to continue fighting, I'll continue to watch.

While I don't think that Mesi is the best ever, he deserves a chance to fight to prove he is. Boxers get punched and parts of their bodies are damaged. That is the way it is. However, when he does come back, everyone will be saying that the opponent will literally kill Mesi. And also, Mesi has the ability to make more than $500K for each of his remaining fights. I don't want to question Jack Mesi's motives, but that has to be on his mind.