Is Kessler to Joe what Taylor was to B-hop?

[Vladimir303]

Is he the kryptonite that will spoil Calzaghe's perfect career ending?

Think about it, Hopkins has made 21 title defenses and was on his way out the middleweight division. His plan was to beat Taylor and move up to light-heavy and fight Tarver or Jones and retire. Taylor ruined those plans with consecutive victories and now Hopkins is not satisfied to call it quits before recking up a couple more big wins. Insted of one last fight at 160, Hopkins was forced to two more fights before moving up to light-heavyweight like he orignally planed to.

Now you have Joe Calzaghe in the same boat. After 20 title defenses he is looking for one more victory against the top 168 guy to secure his super-middle legacy and move up to light-heavy and possibly fight Hopkins and retire. He has given himself a 12 month period before he retires.

Kessler can foil those plans and prolong Calzaghe's career making him stick around for a rematch possibly. And who knows what a loss does to Calzaghe. He could end up fighting to his 40's to make up for losing his perfect record.

[Tyson Jones]

theres a possibility................theres always a possibility.

[EliteSoldier]

No, because Taylor was faster then Hopkins. While, Calzaghe is faster then Kessler.

[SkillspayBills]

There is a possibility but that remains to be seen onw hasn't it.

[EliteSoldier]

Since kesslers style is nothing near hopkins. You should have made this topic like this. Is Kessler to joe what Pavlik was to Taylor... Then you would have it more right since this fight is basically speed vs power, though kessler isn't slow... I've seen old clips of how fast Calzaghe really can be. I'm just hoping that he can move that fast in this fight.

[Tyson Jones]

its not like anyone will know until after the fight anywayz........

[Vladimir303]

Since kesslers style is nothing near hopkins. You should have made this topic like this. Is Kessler to joe what Pavlik was to Taylor... Then you would have it more right since this fight is basically speed vs power, though kessler isn't slow... I've seen old clips of how fast Calzaghe really can be. I'm just hoping that he can move that fast in this fight.

This was not a comparison based on style. I compared those two fights based on the similarities of history. Both 20+ title defenses on their way out looking for 1 or 2 more victories and call it quits. Hopkins's plans got derailed by Taylor........Will Kessler do the same to Calzaghe was the question.

I haven't answered......I only asked.

[AntonTheMeh]

FOR THE FIRST TIME[probably be the last] I AGREE WITH YOU ,but the analogy is backwards,joe c is like taylor in natural talent and kessler is like hopkins in completeness of boxing game.

[Vladimir303]

FOR THE FIRST TIME[probably be the last] I AGREE WITH YOU ,but the analogy is backwards,joe c is like taylor in natural talent and kessler is like hopkins in completeness of boxing game.

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[AntonTheMeh]

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just cause he's younger doesn't make the way you stated it true.calzaghe has natural ability in handspeed,kessler is the total package in boxing ability. jab,
combinations whatever he's textbook like hopkins.