Mikkel Kessler vs. Lucian Bute

[jayfelice]

Similar fighters but I think Kessler is better. Bute is no bum!

Kessler definitely has balls taking on bute. I really sense an upset in this fight, Bute is really good and underrated by some.

[GunStar]

Kessler definitely has balls taking on bute. I really sense an upset in this fight, Bute is really good and underrated by some.

I hope Kessler wins but Bute will not make it easy, that's for sure.

[Boxing_Girl23]

Lucian Bute would lose to Mikkel Kessler, ive seen Bute fight and he's just a basic fighter, nothing special, and I would think Kessler could easily beat him by KO or decision

[Randall_Hopkirk]

This is not a good fight for kessler to jump back into it all. I'd rather him fight Miranda or Bika. Bute is fast as hell and hits hard, he is like a replica of Calzaghe. Calzaghe is a great southpaw and Bute is a good southpaw. Bad fight for a return.This is not the right opponent for kessler.

When I've watched Bute I've never thought of Calzaghe. He doesn't fight at the same intensity, is known to bouts of distraction and not as skilled. Bute's a top 5 SMW no doubt but not a fighter Kessler would struggle with.

[jayfelice]

When I've watched Bute I've never thought of Calzaghe. He doesn't fight at the same intensity, is known to bouts of distraction and not as skilled. Bute's a top 5 SMW no doubt but not a fighter Kessler would struggle with.

No, he doesn't move in as many angles as Calzaghe and his defense isn't as good as Calzaghe. But Lucian Bute is fast and a stronger opponent. He can go toe-2-toe with Kessler. I wouldn't be surprised if he was able to get kessler on the ropes a couple of times. As I said, Kessler has some balls taking on Bute. And I'm sure Lucian Bute knows his own flaws and will train ridiculously hard for this fight. If Kessler wins, then he deserves every single credit in the world.

[askoe]

I'm not totally convinced this fight will happen. would it be wise of Bute to take this fight? Is Bute a big name in the States? I'm guessing Kessler will fight either Miranda or Mundine next. I'm hoping for RJJ though that would be a great matchup.

[jayfelice]

I have kessler beating Miranda or Mundine. Miranda gets ko'd by Kessler and Kessler decisions Mundine.

[medium-deek]

This should be an easy win for Kessler. But since Kessler has no belt to entice Bute, will he have to travel to Canada for the fight?

[Rhys79]

During his Kesslers interview he had mentioned a rematch with Joe C. How do you guys feel about that? Maybe a warm up fight first?

[Fox McCloud]

i have never seen bute fight ...

Go look at EliteSoldier's signature... that is what Bute did to the other beltholder in the division, Berrio. Not a telling tale of what he capable of, but he definately has the hunger.

He is the big name upcoming prospect, and Kessler has been firmly established as second... I think this would be a good fight to see who takes over the division after Joey Cal leaves.