Just watched Kessler vs. Ward

[Roger Mellie]

That's the worst I've ever seen Kessler

His counterpunching went out the window, even when Ward was lunging in, so was completely helpless getting backed up
Had nothing to offer on the inside, and did little from the outside

Ward did make it difficult, Kessler had no answer to his movement, hand and foot speed
Wards jab was far more effective, which was surprising

Ward did great, but I do think it was an off-night for Kessler, maybe underestimating Ward... he's a better fighter than that

Froch is a good next fight to have, especially in Denmark... Froch is completely open to hit, will keep coming forward all night
I was almost certain Kessler could get the win, but if he doesn't sort himself out he's gonna struggle throughout the tournament

Havent you heard? Kessler was always a bum! He isnt allowed a bad night,the long periods of inactivity and lack of competitive fights are just an excuse. Calzaghe is **** and his legacy is tarnished because Kessler gon sonned by a green 25 year old and.....and...blah blah blah....lamo pwn etc.

[TRAVI$]

Dirrell, like Kessler, is overrated. I remember a thread on this site asking who would win between Dirrell and Ward and most picked Dirrell. And people still believe in him! Amazing. He's got Roy Jones-like skills but his heart will fail him (and the fans) every time.

I don't know who Kessler will meet in the third match but if it's Abraham then he can kiss his shot at the tourney goodbye. It'll be Ward or Abraham for the win.

I'd like to see Ward win, but Abraham is definitely the man to beat
I'd put money on Abraham stopping most in the tournament, but you don't think Dirrell gives him problems?
I don't see Ward lasting 12 against AA.

[Lead Cenobite]

Stop making excuses.

Kessler never did **** to get all the praise he does.

Seems like being white is all it takes to get credit.

Bull****. Stop making it about race.

Kessler never did **** other than fight Joe and be unbeaten before it. All the Joe fans became Kessler "fans". As we know Joe fans are a hysterical girlish lot that will freak out and do anything to make their idol look better, even constantly praise Kessler for no reason.

Nothing to do with being white.

[TRAVI$]

Stop making excuses.

Kessler never did **** to get all the praise he does.

Seems like being white is all it takes to get credit.

I've always said Kessler is overrated on here
But he looked far better against Calzaghe, his timing was excellent in that fight... he caught Joe numerous times coming inside
But against Ward he looked hopeless.

[Lead Cenobite]

I've always said Kessler is overrated on here
But he looked far better against Calzaghe, his timing was excellent in that fight... he caught Joe numerous times coming inside
But against Ward he looked hopeless.

He probably just had a good style for Joe at first. Straight down the middle and all.

[Shadows]

I'd like to see Ward win, but Abraham is definitely the man to beat
I'd put money on Abraham stopping most in the tournament, but you don't think Dirrell gives him problems?
I don't see Ward lasting 12 against AA.

Dirrell's speed, movement, and overall atheleticism will probably give Abraham trouble, but I think Abraham has underrated boxing ability. He can solve the puzzle.

If Dirrell wants to win, he'll have to mature and keeps his composure during Abraham second half surges.

[PittyPat]

I think it's ridiculous that Taylor gets a shot at Ward's title, and likewise Kezzers getting Froch. Those belts should've been stripped from their holders.

Basically, Taylor and Kezzers are being rewarded for doing absolutely fuck-all, whilst Abraham ends up fighting Froch's leftovers with no title opportunity.

[Deja_Vous]

I've always said Kessler is overrated on here
But he looked far better against Calzaghe, his timing was excellent in that fight... he caught Joe numerous times coming inside
But against Ward he looked hopeless.

He looked better against Calzhage because Joe is complete ****.

[TRAVI$]

He looked better against Calzhage because Joe is complete ****.

His resume may be **** but Calzaghe beats everyone in the tournament.

[Deja_Vous]

His resume may be **** but Calzaghe beats everyone in the tournament.

Joe went life and death with a washed-up Charles Brewer.

He couldn't beat the **** outta' that recently KTFO bum...much less everyone in the tournament.

C'mon now.