Final Predictions: Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler

It goes both ways,same can be said about Calzaghe being the most complete fighter Kesslers ever faced.The difference is Joe's been in the game a long time and his experience will be the reason he wins this fight tonight.

 

Kessler easy - no closer than 8-4 - stoppage wouldn't surprise me either. Primary reason is Calzaghe being so damn open down the middle.

 

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Kessler, easier than expected...UD or Tszyu style throwing in of the towel in the 11th

 

What makes you think that Salaco?

I respect your opinion, but only to an extent as you picked Freitas over Chico :: :tease:

 

Ha, yeah that was a horrific pick although I might be tempted to pick freitas by SD at this point...RIP Chico....

Others have mentioned earlier, its Kessler's straighter punching, and he's also relatively long, Joe likes to get within a certain distance before unleashing the quick flurries, he will take some trying to get to that point and then find Kessler is able to give as good back even at closer quarters...Having seen Kessler against Mundine, I wouldnt be worried so much about handspeed, although calzaghe brings the extra power element..

On a less boxing related note, Calzaghe has been making plenty of comments about retiring in 2008 and having had a good career in the last few weeks which tells me he may be ready to fold, being satisfied that he doesnt have it left to prove

 

Kessler by a brutal knockout..via straight right hand


hope calzaghe wins though...you know every year there has to be at least one italian champ

 

Yeah? Whats that got to do with Calzaghe??

 

Could you elaborate on "Tszyu style" comment?

 

Lemme get my prediction in. I haven't seen much of Kessler and from what I have heard Calslappy has the faster, quicker hands, and feet. Gotta stay the course and go with the better athlete. I look for Calslappy to win a UD. I'll Holla 5000

 

I was leaning towards Kessler but I'll go Calzaghe UD.

 

I have only seen bits and bobs of kessler on youtube.

he seems to have all the basics and definitely can punch. he is a confident young man, has good footwork and a solid style. he seems like he can take a punch too.

calzaghe can hit so that will be important.

its a very intriguing fight.

I WANT BADLY to see Calzaghe beaten. I want to see it. But I'm not sure it will happen. It's hard to pick against him.

If I was betting on the match, I'd take Calzaghe by UD. However, i HOPE I'm wrong. I HOPE Kessler gives Calzaghe a hiding and liquidizes him very slowly just like a spider liquidises his prey.

 

I just watched the Countdown special that was shown on Setana sports last night. That's the station that will be broadcasting the fight in England.

If you thought HBO was bad, chew on this for a second. The special was simply called "Countdown to Calzaghe". ::

Half the show was about Kessler.

 

I agree about Calzaghe's strength. he is a lot stronger than people think. Besides the lacy fight you have the bika fight to. Bika is nothing else if not strong but Calzaghe was just as strong. The closer this fight has gotten the more I think Calzaghe may win.

 

Yup, I'm surprised more people haven't noticed this.

 

Somebody call Lederman, bet365 is offering bets on his scorecard after three rounds. I´ll split with him. ::

 

what time (eastern american time) does the fight start?

 

Card starts at 9pm, not sure if there is a fight before the main event (don't think so).

 

Been struggling with this one for months....

It's going to be a great fight - should be FOTY candidate.

I have to go with Kessler via narrow decision.

I think people are underestimating his speed and his punching repertoire...he can hook off the jab extremely well and even lead with it; and has a great clean-up left hook after the 1-2.

He can also punch at short-range and does so.

It's going to be close and it will take Kessler some time to find his rhythm...but his right hand will be key for him in this fight.

Calzaghe needs to focus on his right hook - that's the shot that Mikkel is most vulnerable to.

I think Mikkel will win by shorter, straighter punching and by surprising on the inside...he will fight a bit more in spurts than Calzaghe (who puts together those speedy flurries) but will land the cleaner harder shots.

Very hotly contested fight.

Kessler by close UD/MD.

Peace.

 

One shot deal. "just" this fight, and then Countdown to Cotto's Coronation/Shane's Sendoff immediately following.

 

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Kessler

As I stated several weeks back on the radio show, Kessler resembles Ezzard Charles a lot in terms of movement and punch placement and should be able to win a decision there tonight.

 

Joe Calzaghe: 28
royyjonesjrp4pno1: Calzaghe by UD
mexican wedding shirt: Calzaghe by UD
Octopus: Calzaghe by MD
dsimon3387: Calzaghe by SD
joony: Calzaghe by UD
slystaff: Calzaghe by UD
Beyond the Grave: Calzaghe by UD
puerto rock: Calzaghe by virgin Decision
Bob N. Weave: Calzaghe by SD
adamiw: Calzaghe by UD
whiskey: Calzaghe by UD
Rabid Kimba: Calzaghe by Decision
who?: Calzaghe by KO 1
Pascals Wager: Calzaghe by UD
LATIN KING: Calzaghe by UD
meetthefeebles: Calzaghe by UD
TKO: Calzaghe by TKO 9
Kaliber44: Calzaghe by UD
IronDanLaw: Calzaghe by UD
BigkneesEqualsslow: Calzaghe by Decision
TRUE BRIT: Calzaghe by KO ??
Mr Doog: Calzaghe by KO 7.5
Jake: Calzaghe by Decision
LEGENDARY: Calzaghe by UD
Erratic: Calzaghe by Decision
bigdawg: Calzaghe by UD
steve_dave: Calzaghe by UD
Attraction: Calzaghe by UD



Mikkel Kessler: 23
ILLUMINATI: Kessler by TKO 12
Andrew: Kessler by TKO 7
Baron: Kessler by UD
boxingnotboxers: Kessler by UD
ArturoGatti: Kessler by UD
bpg: Kessler by TKO 8
Father of Muzse: Kessler by SD
mikE: Kessler by KO 9
Antwuan Maxx: Kessler by SD
Xplosive: Kessler by UD
Neil: Kessler by Decision
Double L: Kessler by UD
crold1: Kessler by TKO 11
Roll With The Punches: Kessler by UD
Azazel: Kessler by UD
Barristan: Kessler by KO ??
svenottke: Kessler by KO 7
myelmers: Kessler by UD
REEDsART: Kessler by TKO 11
CarlosDK: Kessler by Decision
salaco: Kessler by UD
D.C. Pizza Master: Kessler by KO ??
Donnybrook: Kessler by Decision


DRAW: 1
KaukipRrr


NOT A DRAW: 1
dymipepel

 

5-0 and still PERFECT

:bears: :bears: :bears:

 

Another notch on my belt,three straight predictions baby:flip:

 

:bears:

 

is that serious question you fat irish bastard ::

 

incorrect on all counts as usual....::

 

But of course ::