CALZAGHE VE KESSLER - POST YOUR SENSIBLE PREDICTIONS HERE

Ally-M1 · Post by **Ally-M1** » 30 Sep 2007, 05:00

I'm leaning toward a JC decision win...

Hardhitters11 · Post by **Hardhitters11** » 30 Sep 2007, 05:39

I was predicting for Kessler but think I may be changing my mind on that prediction......We will see...

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 01 Oct 2007, 11:31

G0mez wrote:Kessler has had 18 opponents who couldn't beat the 10 count...

Calzaghe had only 3....

The ref intervened on all the other 'KO's on their records)

This is a big big factor.

No it isn't.

Kessler by late stoppage, I'm pretty damn sure of it now.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 01 Oct 2007, 13:00

What kind of stoppage? Calzaghe's chin Is Iron and has taken punches from guys who hit harder than Mikkel.

Kessler's a combination puncher.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 01 Oct 2007, 13:42

My arse is full of splinters again... Alot of the reason why I am on the fence is because I'm not overly convinced that Joe cannot hurt Kessler. I think Mikkel is the opponent that can give Joe problems - if he can take the power.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 01 Oct 2007, 16:28

I'm still not seeing how above average orthodox skills will trouble Joe? Joe's style Is great for beating Kessler

SleazeNation · Post by **SleazeNation** » 01 Oct 2007, 16:41

Max Molyneux wrote:What kind of stoppage? Calzaghe's chin Is Iron and has taken punches from guys who hit harder than Mikkel.

Kessler's a combination puncher.

Calzaghe's chin is for sure not iron, he was really hurt bad against Mitchell and against that Egyptian guy who dropped him Calzaghe didn't recover for about 5 minutes.

I can see Kessler being 6 up at half way, and it depends how Calzaghe fights then - if he throws everything trying to get into the fight - he'll probably get stopped imo. Otherwise a big Kessler points win.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 01 Oct 2007, 16:53

Mitchell threw one hell of a punch at Joe that made Joe spin so no wonder he went down but he got right back up on good steady legs.

Joe wasn't as motivated around the Kabary Salem period.

No way would Mikkel be 6 up half way. Stepping In and out jabbing or some combinations after a step In won't work against Calzaghe like Andrade or Beyer.

He won't hit Joe with the right either because he doesn't throw the right as a single shot, he throws It In a combination.

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 01 Oct 2007, 17:03

I can see Kessler nicking it in my eyes, but Calzaghe winning a close decision. I still have faith in Joe's chin; at least, I reckon most SMs respect it. Possibility of damaged hands: moderate.

If Calzaghe isn't injured before round 8 or 9 I'm fairly certain he's good enough to make the finish. I'd be surprised at anything more one-sided than 8/4 either way.

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 01 Oct 2007, 17:23

It would be very good indeed for British Boxing for Calzaghe to win.

He will have a massive crowd behind him.

The pressure leading up to this fight will be bloody immense, it will be undeniably one of the biggest fights staged in Britain - a lot of people will be watching as well as being in attendance.

How cool is Kessler? - will he wilt under the pressure he will be under?

The pressure before this truly massive fight is the key - who can handle it better.

Expect the fight to be controversial - spoke to Dan Goosen - he thinks Calzaghe wins but will have to get up off the canvas to do so.

Personally - Calzaghe is perhaps a very close and very controversial decision- I honestly think it will be that close.

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 01 Oct 2007, 17:43

Calzaghe UD imho, Calzaghe will have to high a work-rate for Kessler and overcome his style...

dumdane · Post by **dumdane** » 02 Oct 2007, 00:17

Razor wrote:Calzaghe UD imho, Calzaghe will have to high a work-rate for Kessler and overcome his style...

Kessler will time Calzaghe so well he'll never get that workrate up to a fraction of his usual. He'll get tagged over and over and forced to regroup.

After the fight - win or lose - Calzaghe fans will be baffled with how few punches he managed to throw in the fight, compared to his usual. If he wins they'll say he fought smart. If he lose they take it as a clear proof he was over the hill (and of course a prime Joe would easily have dominated Kessler...

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Syntax Error · Post by **Syntax Error** » 02 Oct 2007, 01:57

Calzaghe will win on points.

He'll be flurrying & slapping his way to a unanimous 12 round victory.

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 02 Oct 2007, 04:44

Kessler by late stoppage, Joe is getting on in years and you can only hold your spot for so long.

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 02 Oct 2007, 05:16

JC clear UD

Big Pussy · Post by **Big Pussy** » 02 Oct 2007, 05:32

kessler by late stoppage.

bigbaddaddydanny · Post by **bigbaddaddydanny** » 02 Oct 2007, 07:15

My guess is that Calzaghe wins. No Dane has ever won anything big away from home.

DIRT SUGAR · Post by **DIRT SUGAR** » 02 Oct 2007, 07:27

Kessler's being beuilt up as if he's Godzilla. He's world class and a solid champion but that's about it.

If Mundine and Lindrade can take his punches for 12 rounds I don't see how Joe won't?

Kessler's the one with it all to prove in this one and he's not on home soil either. Joe'll be well up for this one and I think wins by close but well-deserved decision.

When the occasion demands it, Calzaghe delivers and I believe he will this time round. Against the likes of Bika Calzaghe fights down to the level of his opponents but against someone who is a threat he raises his game.

Joe's biggest danger is that he goes out there too gung-ho in front of a beying home crowd. That's the only fear I have.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 02 Oct 2007, 07:28

dumdane wrote:
Razor wrote:Calzaghe UD imho, Calzaghe will have to high a work-rate for Kessler and overcome his style...
Kessler will time Calzaghe so well he'll never get that workrate up to a fraction of his usual. He'll get tagged over and over and forced to regroup.

After the fight - win or lose - Calzaghe fans will be baffled with how few punches he managed to throw in the fight, compared to his usual. If he wins they'll say he fought smart. If he lose they take it as a clear proof he was over the hill (and of course a prime Joe would easily have dominated Kessler... ).

Thats the best pre fight analysis ive seen on this thread

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » 02 Oct 2007, 07:38

Joe wins easily, though not as easily as against Lacy, but with a similar masterclass.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 02 Oct 2007, 07:43

dumdane wrote:
Razor wrote:(and of course a prime Joe would easily have dominated Kessler... ).

No doubt, prime Joe's hands were much stronger.

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 02 Oct 2007, 08:23

Despite being 35, I think Joe still has the conditioning and the reflexes but his hands are his biggest problem - I think he can box his way to victory but the margin will be close - If it is close, as I believe it will be, I think he has to risk his hands trying for a late stoppage to make sure of the win - From what little I have seen of Kessler, he doesnt seem to have the the range of skills that Joe has and appears a little too upright - He does however put together good combinations and his workrate and defense are good also, therefore he will win rounds unlike Lacy - Its all a matter of how many rounds he can take off Joe - My bet is the rounds will be close and hard to score causing concern for the Calzaghe corner and Calzaghe fans - I am pretty sure Joe will take Kesslers punches but likewise I think Kessler can live with Joes - I just cant see a KO which means it will be down to the judges scorecards and we all know what a worry that can be - Who wants a contraversial decision either way when there is so much at stake? - Another thing, Joe doesnt need to showboat, this on paper is Joes toughest fight to date so concentration is going to be key throughout the fight.

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » 02 Oct 2007, 08:39

livingstone cole wrote:
Andy Mac wrote:Joe wins easily, though not as easily as against Lacy, but with a similar masterclass.
Where the bloody hell you been Andy?

Hey LC how ya doin? I moved to Spain mate, but it has taken this long to get a phone and internet access.

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 02 Oct 2007, 08:39

[/quote]No doubt, prime Joe's hands were much stronger.[/quote]

At what point in JC's career were his hands strong??

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » 02 Oct 2007, 13:06

livingstone cole wrote:
Andy Mac wrote:
livingstone cole wrote: Where the bloody hell you been Andy?
Hey LC how ya doin? I moved to Spain mate, but it has taken this long to get a phone and internet access.
Moved over to Spain eh? Sounds good. Fancied of change of scenery then? Good to have you back Andy.

Thanks a lot LC. Its good to be back. Scenery is great, especially on the beaches

Glad to be back , cant wait to resume verbal sparring with the yanks.