Round by Round Coverage; Calzaghe vs. Kessler

[Azteca]

looks like Zag is trying to goad Kessler into winging a punch.

[Underboss]

Round 1 - Calzaghe comes out and charges right to Kessler and he is actually pressuring the big Dane with punches to the body. Kessler landing his stiff jab. Both guys are cautious. Crowd begins a drowning loud Calzaghe chant. Calzaghe to the body. Left hand for Calzaghe. Right for Kessler. Calzaghe to the body. They trade right hands. Calzaghe lands down the middle. Kessler doubling up on the jab. Very even round, I scored it for Calzaghe but not be much.


Round 2 - Both guys are jabbing. Left lands for Calzaghe. Kessler with a combo and Calzaghe goes to the body. Calzaghe warned for a rabbit punch. Kessler landing a good jab and stepping in with it. Calzaghe now landing the jab as Kessler tries to step in. Two big right hands send Calzaghe back and Kessler now lands a combo. Calzaghe misses the counters. Calzaghe to the body. Two right hands for Calzaghe. Left hand lands for Kessler. Round scored for Kessler.

HBO scores for Kessler

[-Antonio-]

Calzaghe fighting at a fast pace. He's making it a fight. Good round, Kessler is still dangerous though.

[Underboss]

Round 3 - Kessler goes down from a slip. Calzaghe going to Kessler body. Calzaghe now attacks Kessler and is outpunching him with much quicker punches, driving Kessler back. Combo by Calzaghe. Calzaghe to the head and body. Calzaghe landing the jab and hits the body. Calzaghe keeps landing on Kessler as the Dane tries to come in. Three huge rights lands for Calzaghe. Kessler with a right and Calzaghe comes right back with more punches to send Kessler back. A big round for Calzaghe.

HBO scores for Calzaghe

[Konfusious]

Round 3 Calzaghe was landing a lot more than round. Anybody think Kessler looks shook?

[Kobe Bryant]

3rd goes to Joe nice activity.

[BrooklynBomber]

3rd goes for Calzaghe.

[Azteca]

Zag pressured him good that round. Dont know why he's clowning though. Perhaps trying to influence the judges?????

Zag's round.

[BKM-]

3-1 Calzaghe so far. Damn he's ****y lol. He's gonna get caught soon.

[SkillspayBills]

What is with Cal being so ****y, either way he is in the lead in my book.