Calzaghe: I'll destroy Kessler!

[jangeorg]

Calzaghe will beat Kessler, going into the Lacy fight some people were of the opinion that Joe was outta his depth and look what happened. In hindsight Lacy was over hyped and I think the same things happening with Kessler.

I personally can't see how Calzaghe's hands can hold up to another 12 round battle like this,he will be KO by Kessler

[SHB]

I personally can't see how Calzaghe's hands can hold up to another 12 round battle like this,he will be KO by Kessler

Why would one more fight have an effect? You do realise he's had these problems all his career don't you. Does Kessler have an especially hard head?

I agree with you that if kessler wins he wins by KO. There is absolutely no chance of a Kessler decision victory unless it is an absolute robbery.

[me2007]

I dont mind who wins this one, i just hope its a great fight...i see Calzaghe winning on points though

[potatoes]

Sounds good. I agree.


But Kessler is not complete garbage.

He could **** up most any "conventional" fighter.


But Calzaghe will be all over him.

I don't think Calzaghe's opponents understand his will.. He's fire.

Kessler will get eaten.

Why wasn't Bika "eaten?"

Calzaghe has never faced anybody as good as Kessler. Taking a step up in competition at an advanced age is a high risk proposition.

[porlie]

Lacy was made out to be the best thing since sliced bread and Joe outclassed him completely. Who is Kesslers most impressive win against???

[realheavyhands]

i think jones would beat kessler and calzaghe.. calzaghe is fast but throws wide shots.. and kesslers defense isnt tight enough to pressure jones non stop .. he will get pop shotted.. jones legs are too fast

[porlie]

I personally can't see how Calzaghe's hands can hold up to another 12 round battle like this,he will be KO by Kessler

Kessler is hype upto now, same as Lacy was. I expect a repeat performance from Joe he'll totally outclass Kessler no way Kesslers knocking him out.
Jones is well past his best now but in his prime no one around middle /supermiddle/light heavy nowadays wouldve beaten him.

[potatoes]

Lacy was made out to be the best thing since sliced bread and Joe outclassed him completely. Who is Kesslers most impressive win against???

Calzaghe had a clear style advantage over Lacy. That doesn't make Lacy a bum as he has been characterized by the hindsight commandos. He is a puncher with a flawed style. Kessler is a different kind of cat. He may not have Lacy's firepower, but he has much better fundamentals. It was the lack of good fundamentals that made Lacy an easy victim for Calzaghe.

[porlie]

Calzaghe had a clear style advantage over Lacy. That doesn't make Lacy a bum as he has been characterized by the hindsight commandos. He is a puncher with a flawed style. Kessler is a different kind of cat. He may not have Lacy's firepower, but he has much better fundamentals. It was the lack of good fundamentals that made Lacy an easy victim for Calzaghe.

Kessler might be more highly skilled then Lacy but Calzaghes not a bad boxer himself.

[potatoes]

Kessler might be more highly skilled then Lacy but Calzaghes not a bad boxer himself.

There is little doubt that Joe Calzaghe is one of the best boxers in the world. If he brings his A-game I expect him to beat Kessler. The question is, what if he performs poorly again? It is not clear to me that the kind of performce he put on against Bika will get him the win against Kessler.