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Is this on telly at the weekend?

yes, on Sky

If Kessler's not on his game I reckon Magee can cause him some BIG problems. Magee's a tricky customer, he's an experienced 12 round fighter and he's well travelled............. but in saying all that if Kessler turns up and performs how we know he can then he should stop Brian

Chambers2 wrote:If Kessler's not on his game I reckon Magee can cause him some BIG problems. Magee's a tricky customer, he's an experienced 12 round fighter and he's well travelled............. but in saying all that if Kessler turns up and performs how we know he can then he should stop Brian

I agree. If Kessler has declined, like his looks like he has (a lot more static and easier to hit these days), then I think Magee could be very problematic for him. Equally, if Kessler is sharp then I can see him taking Magee out of there. Will be an interesting fight. Both are very pleasant and respectful guys out of the ring, it seems to me.

if Kessler is a bit more static I don't think Magee is the man to take advantage, hardly the quickest himself.

Very live fight this, in my opinion. Kessler must be finding 168 very hard. Fecking giant.

Magee is very under-rated. However I just see Kessler in the end landing a big shot on Magee's open mouth (every fight I'v seen him in he fights with his mouth wide open) knocking him down and stopping him.

I also think if Magee loses he will be in with James Degale next year before the end of April.

DavidPayne wrote:Very live fight this, in my opinion. Kessler must be finding 168 very hard. Fecking giant.

He does look huge Kessler fair play, but surprisingly in his last bout which was at LHW he only weighed in 171, so maybe not so big after all?

A lot of people been saying Kessler is on the slide, if he is ten it's a good fight. We'll find out tomorrow

Kessler has slowed somewhat. He was hurt pretty bad by Green. Obviously you have to favour him to detonate a straight right on Magees chin and ko him around round 8 but I give Magee I slight chance. Magee has shown he's good at working the body and the Calzaghe fight showed Kessler doesn't like it downstairs. It's also worth mentioning Magee was giving Froch serious problems before being cold cocked.

black panther wrote:Kessler has slowed somewhat. He was hurt pretty bad by Green. Obviously you have to favour him to detonate a straight right on Magees chin and ko him around round 8 but I give Magee I slight chance. Magee has shown he's good at working the body and the Calzaghe fight showed Kessler doesn't like it downstairs. It's also worth mentioning Magee was giving Froch serious problems before being cold cocked.

My mate michael sweeney pro from ireland spent 3weeks in denmark sparring kessler v green and spent time with magee v kessler. and says magee has a good chance magee moves more good hand speed...watch out and still

Magee is gonna stop Kessler, Kesller is on the slide and Magee (even at his age) has been progressing his last number of fights. (even the Bute KO was a decent performance)

I put this down to his switch to Bernardo Checa about 5 fights ago.


Magee by TKO body shots in the 8th

There is live weigh-in here in 15 minutes: http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_spor ... 879962.ece

I'm looking forward to this.

This is a good bout, good match up; I'll be watching this; I imagine Kessler will be a bit too big and strong though Magee has a lot of courage - he's not gone over there to fanny about.

best of luck mcgee, true warrior

hope he brings back the belt

orbtastic wrote:I'm looking forward to this.

Me too. I anticipate Kessler throwing many right hands, to Magee's body.

Freiheit wrote:There is live weigh-in here in 15 minutes: http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_spor ... 879962.ece

Did they both make the weight at the first time of asking?

Datsue wrote:

orbtastic wrote:I'm looking forward to this.

Me too. I anticipate Kessler throwing many right hands, to Magee's body.

Depends if he can take Magees laser-guided right hand though.

Chambers2 wrote:

Freiheit wrote:There is live weigh-in here in 15 minutes: http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_spor ... 879962.ece

Did they both make the weight at the first time of asking?

Yes, Magee 168, Kessler 167,75

I'd be stunned if Magee won this in Denmark. I don't see Magee getting the verdict on the scorecards and Kessler would have to have seriously declined to be stopped by him. Magee is European class but not world class and I see a late Kessler stoppage.

Kessler stoppage mid to late he's still dangerous

markfightoptions wrote:Magee is gonna stop Kessler, Kesller is on the slide and Magee (even at his age) has been progressing his last number of fights. (even the Bute KO was a decent performance)

I put this down to his switch to Bernardo Checa about 5 fights ago.


Magee by TKO body shots in the 8th

You think Bute is better than Kessler?

forcefraser wrote:

markfightoptions wrote:Magee is gonna stop Kessler, Kesller is on the slide and Magee (even at his age) has been progressing his last number of fights. (even the Bute KO was a decent performance)

I put this down to his switch to Bernardo Checa about 5 fights ago.


Magee by TKO body shots in the 8th

You think Bute is better than Kessler?

Kessler is more proven than Bute in my eyes, but I fear age and injuries is starting to catch up with him and Bute has been fairly lucky with injuries. As for this fight, Magee has got to stop to Kessler to avoid getting done on the scorecards which is a difficult feat itself as Calzaghe had to go 12 to stop and Ward got an 11 round technical decision after a headclash/headbutt dependent on your view. But I think Kessler is too experienced at world level and stopped a game Magee in my eyes.

markfightoptions wrote:Magee is gonna stop Kessler, Kesller is on the slide and Magee (even at his age) has been progressing his last number of fights. (even the Bute KO was a decent performance)

I put this down to his switch to Bernardo Checa about 5 fights ago.


Magee by TKO body shots in the 8th

Nonsense. Total nonsense.

WAR KESSLER, no way has declined enough to lose to Magee.
Solid fighter that Magee is with a fantastic list of fighters on his record but he won't have fought many who can hit like Kessler. Like C-P said, Magee isn't the guy to take advantage in Kessler slowing down, or any chin/body weaknesses tbh.
Sky aren't showing this to showcase Magee, it's all about the Froch rematch.