Mikkel Kessler's Skills

[Technical_Skill]

This afternoon in between having a chat on ******* with someone, i decided to watch Mikkel Kessler Vs Markus Beyer.

In order to understand Kessler i need to watch more of his fights, but here's what i noticed, during this fight.

1) Jab orientated: Even when Beyer was there for the taking, Kessler didnt finish him off the way he should have, i was telepathically screaming at the screen "Left Hook"!!!!, Body Shot!!!!!, He didnt throw it, just more jabs, of course the one of the few times he threw the body shot he seemed to hurt beyer, but he didnt use it again. The whole fight was the jab setting up the right hand, it was bit like watching the 168 pound version of klitschko, mind you that right hand of Kessler's aint slow. lol.

2) Footwork: Better going backwards than forwards in this fight, i wonder if my danish friends like Janegeorg and Peder can tell me, is Kessler a counterpuncher? He seems a bit cagey going forward, lots of stepping to the side and firing jabs, not much movement forwards, on the back foot he was much more lively.

3) Defense: Kessler can defend imo, seems better defensivley than i anticipated, when beyer rushed him Kessler was tasty on the backfoot blocking with ease and slipping out of trouble, didnt throw much back on the counter though. Seemed nice at blocking body shots also.

So far i think Kessler is well skilled, and definatley a quick fighter also, but so far i dont see anything yet that makes me think he can beat Calzaghe, i think he can give Calzaghe problems, in particular with his jab and defense, but i not sure about how he handles JC's quick combinations, so far i think Kessler makes a fight out of it, but so far i cant see past a Calzaghe close UD, Kessler hasnt shown me that he has the footwork to deal with someone who jumps into range, fires shots, and then jumps out of range again.

I welcome people's thoughts on Kessler's Skills.

[GEOFFHAYES]

First of all Beyer is and always has been absolutely rubbish

Joe Calzaghe, due to his fast movement, fast hands and the movement he uses, has never been hit with jabs (the lead right hand is the only punch he's vulnerable to)

[toyboy33]

The longer Calzaghe waits to do these big fights the better for the opposition. As of right now Kessler's just a threat. In a year the gap narrows IMO.

[Technical_Skill]

Joe Calzaghe, due to his fast movement, fast hands and the movement he uses, has never been hit with jabs (the lead right hand is the only punch he's vulnerable to)

I dunno, ive seen Calzaghe get hit with all types of punches, but Kessler's right hand look to be his strongest punch, an advantage perhaps?

[jangeorg]

This afternoon in between having a chat on ******* with someone, i decided to watch Mikkel Kessler Vs Markus Beyer.

In order to understand Kessler i need to watch more of his fights, but here's what i noticed, during this fight.

1) Jab orientated: Even when Beyer was there for the taking, Kessler didnt finish him off the way he should have, i was telepathically screaming at the screen "Left Hook"!!!!, Body Shot!!!!!, He didnt throw it, just more jabs, of course the one of the few times he threw the body shot he seemed to hurt beyer, but he didnt use it again. The whole fight was the jab setting up the right hand, it was bit like watching the 168 pound version of klitschko, mind you that right hand of Kessler's aint slow. lol.

2) Footwork: Better going backwards than forwards in this fight, i wonder if my danish friends like Janegeorg and Peder can tell me, is Kessler a counterpuncher? He seems a bit cagey going forward, lots of stepping to the side and firing jabs, not much movement forwards, on the back foot he was much more lively.

3) Defense: Kessler can defend imo, seems better defensivley than i anticipated, when beyer rushed him Kessler was tasty on the backfoot blocking with ease and slipping out of trouble, didnt throw much back on the counter though. Seemed nice at blocking body shots also.

So far i think Kessler is well skilled, and definatley a quick fighter also, but so far i dont see anything yet that makes me think he can beat Calzaghe, i think he can give Calzaghe problems, in particular with his jab and defense, but i not sure about how he handles JC's quick combinations, so far i think Kessler makes a fight out of it, but so far i cant see past a Calzaghe close UD, Kessler hasnt shown me that he has the footwork to deal with someone who jumps into range, fires shots, and then jumps out of range again.

I welcome people's thoughts on Kessler's Skills.

Try to take a look on these fights,they got it all,bodypunch,going forwards,etc,etc


Kessler vs Andrade (717 mb )(dont open with winrar,right click and choce play in WMP)
http://files.filefront.com//;7028198;/

Kessler vs Green:
http://www.**********.com/dk/?d=3VMJBFZ5

Mikkel Kessler vs. Anthony Mundine
http://www.**********.com/dk/?d=G3ORBAWL

WBA-Fight
kessler vs Siaca
http://files-upload.com/113829/Mikke...coded.avi.html

[lowblow]

This afternoon in between having a chat on ******* with someone, i decided to watch Mikkel Kessler Vs Markus Beyer.

In order to understand Kessler i need to watch more of his fights, but here's what i noticed, during this fight.

1) Jab orientated: Even when Beyer was there for the taking, Kessler didnt finish him off the way he should have, i was telepathically screaming at the screen "Left Hook"!!!!, Body Shot!!!!!, He didnt throw it, just more jabs, of course the one of the few times he threw the body shot he seemed to hurt beyer, but he didnt use it again. The whole fight was the jab setting up the right hand, it was bit like watching the 168 pound version of klitschko, mind you that right hand of Kessler's aint slow. lol.

2) Footwork: Better going backwards than forwards in this fight, i wonder if my danish friends like Janegeorg and Peder can tell me, is Kessler a counterpuncher? He seems a bit cagey going forward, lots of stepping to the side and firing jabs, not much movement forwards, on the back foot he was much more lively.

3) Defense: Kessler can defend imo, seems better defensivley than i anticipated, when beyer rushed him Kessler was tasty on the backfoot blocking with ease and slipping out of trouble, didnt throw much back on the counter though. Seemed nice at blocking body shots also.

So far i think Kessler is well skilled, and definatley a quick fighter also, but so far i dont see anything yet that makes me think he can beat Calzaghe, i think he can give Calzaghe problems, in particular with his jab and defense, but i not sure about how he handles JC's quick combinations, so far i think Kessler makes a fight out of it, but so far i cant see past a Calzaghe close UD, Kessler hasnt shown me that he has the footwork to deal with someone who jumps into range, fires shots, and then jumps out of range again.

I welcome people's thoughts on Kessler's Skills.

I agree 100%.. I just wonder if a top trainer could polish up those little negatives??

[Shanus]

Emanuel Steward could turn Kessler into a machine, even better than Taylor, but as of right now, he IS a machine, but a robotic machine, impressive but not spectacular.

[Kayjay's Ghost]

Fair analysis, TS. You need to watch his last fight (Andrade), and I think you'll find those same strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. His footwork in that fight is very good, but against a fighter with a terrific chin Kessler never did manage to vary his attack, never threw hooks, body shots, uppercuts, etc.

Some body work was needed in that fight.

[Peder]

The Beyer fight isn't a good fight to judge his skills.
Kessler could set a slow pace in the first two rounds, and control him with the jab. Beyer got knocked out before Kessler put any real pressure on him.

Kessler is a very defensive fighter. I don't believe he can jab himself to a victory over Calzaghe, the fight I anticipate if they meet, will be Kessler avoiding Calzaghe, ready to punish him when he leaves an opening.
Calzaghe may be able to throw an insane amount of punches in his combo, but I've never seen Kessler hit with more than one shot at the time, and I've yet to see Calzaghe against somebody with this level of speed and defense.

Kessler is at his best from the distance, but he's not complete rubbish on the inside if he is forced to do so - But Calzaghe would win the fight easily if he gets to fight it like he want.

It would be a war.

[Peder]

Fair analysis, TS. You need to watch his last fight (Andrade), and I think you'll find those same strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. His footwork in that fight is very good, but against a fighter with a terrific chin Kessler never did manage to vary his attack, never threw hooks, body shots, uppercuts, etc.

Some body work was needed in that fight.

Kessler usualy throws alot of body punches, uppercuts is usualy only when he corners a guy. The problem was (according to MK himself) Andrade could catch him when he tried, he went with the original game plan the first round, and got hit way to much. With Andrade going like a bulldozer, they chose to pick him from the distance, and relative safety. I think he showed Andrade's weaknesses more than his own.

Kessler dominates from the distance; this off cause makes straight punches very efficient. No need to exit your comfort zone to throw a certain punch, if you’re delivering a beating.

If I was to point to Kessler's biggest weaknes, it's his lack of killing instinct at certain opperatunities. He was a better closer in the earlyer fights, but now he holds back if there is a small risk of getting hit. But okay - not loosing is more important than the KO if you are ahead on points