Calzaghe V Kessler: Ongoing Thread Throughout The Night

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:51

20-30 mins till blast off I'm guessing. Frank has disappeared from ringside - gone to gee up Calzaghe I think.

Setanta seem to have forgoten they're meant to cut to the dressing rooms every now and then - no interviews, just shots of the boxers waiting for showtime.

Gets a huge cheer in the arenas when they do that on the big screens, and great for TV build up as well

jeej · Post by **jeej** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:52

Yeah they've just launched Sentanta in Australia as part of Foxtel and Austar (equivalent to Sky).

Or you can subscribe to Sentanta Broadband and watch online.

You pay for both by credit card though, not as part of your normal satellite bill.

Fernzy · Post by **Fernzy** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:54

Jones gets the win.That Saheed fella must be an irritating fighter to deal with.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:54

u know it's a poor undercard when ya looking at members of the front row audience more than the fight.

i don't mind the poor undercards when it's early starts.

but waiting around for this is getting tiresome to say the least.

i'm finding meself checking out the karaoke favourites on vh1 classic.

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:54

steve689 wrote:You get Setanta in OZ Ben?

Jones is on against Saheed, i imagine Jones will get it even though he was down in the 2nd. Saheed is always difficult to watch.

They have just started it on Foxtel you have to pay an extra $15, I tried to ring them yesterday and was on hold 2 times for 40 mins each and ive tried all morning and the bastards are doing it again.

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:55

What's happened to Virgil Hill of late? Enzo could beat the guy who ran Haye's man close! (Or would he win?

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Goz · Post by **Goz** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:57

So you reckon we're nearly there? I thought 2am, any earlier is a bonus.

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 03 Nov 2007, 20:58

No, it is 2:00.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:00

Grilling Machine wrote:What's happened to Virgil Hill of late? Enzo could beat the guy who ran Haye's man close! (Or would he win? )

Or maybe Enzo V Henry Maske?!

They said Kessler looked cool as a cucumber, must admit my initial reaction was that he looked a bit nervous but who knows. The next fight is the main event and half an hour to go so no Jamie Cox. Probably another Enzo Calzaghe interview and Bunce chatter to fill up the time gap?

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:01

Grilling Machine wrote:No, it is 2:00.

Is it not 1.25am start?

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:01

The bloke in the First Direct advert is a prick.

"You're using machines to talk through machines...." oh how ironic.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:02

Grilling Machine wrote:No, it is 2:00.

They have a lot of build up to go if it is to be 2am.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:02

That weigh in stare out was a joke. Enzo is a proper tool, trying to kick off for no reason.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:03

Looks like 10 mins or so...C'MON JOE!!

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:07

Same interviews, same footage, same advertisements, same chat....

This show should have been billed: "Night Of Repetition"

Seriously though i know i'm a proper moaning bastard but in my humble opinion, no one handles a big fight like SKY.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:10

Or the terrestrial channels, just come on 10 minutes before the main event and away you go! No opportunity for repetition!

Carbo · Post by **Carbo** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:12

Well, HBO (which I'm viewing thanks to my friend on PM) are running a little mini-documentary on Kessler and (Bloody hell!) he's such a nice guy. I almost can't bear to imagine him losing.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:15

Surprised how complimentary Clinton Woods is being about Calzaghe.

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:15

Finally got through to setanta, These guys are talking some shit i think they suck Calzaghes cock

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:15

Join the Calzaghe fan club: C/O Clinton Woods, Wincobank Gym, Sheffield.

Only teasing 8) But Autobarn's quite correct, this is the man who told Joe to get in line.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:16

Yeah Kessler really comes over as a genuine nice guy.

Jesus...I can't believe this fight is FINALY going to take place...

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:17

I know!! I'm starting to get the pre-fight butterflies.

Imagine if Calzaghe loses on a night like this after all the build up in front of all these fans.

pundit · Post by **pundit** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:18

r4r anyone?

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:19

steve689 wrote:That weigh in stare out was a joke. Enzo is a proper tool, trying to kick off for no reason.

that mike marley is a tit though.

enzo should have laid the plank out tbh.

he's one of the reasons i'd love to see joe spank kessler.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 03 Nov 2007, 21:19

First bell and it's stepping into the unknown really...we'll likely see right then, during the first, how the fight MIGHT play out