Tale of the tape: JC-MK

[DanePugilist]

JOE CALZAGHE............STATS................MIKKEL KESSLER
Newbridge, Wales........HOMETOWN..........Copenhagen, Denmark
43-0 | 32 KO..............RECORD...............39-0, 29 KOs
Feburary 23, 1972.......BIRTH DATE..........March 1, 1979
168..........................WEIGHT...............168
6'0"..........................HEIGHT................6'1"
74"...........................REACH.................73"
38"...........................CHEST (NORMAL)...38"
40"...........................CHEST (EXPANDED)42"
11.5"........................FOREARMS............12.5"
21"..........................THIGH...................20"
15"..........................CALF....................14.6"
16.5"........................NECK...................15.5"
7"............................WRIST..................6.5"
12"...........................FIST...................11.5"

[Amsterdam]

Pretty even stats, but the supernatural element is something you forgot to add in Calzaghe's favour. Calzaghe also may be 6'2 or around there, Kessler may be an inch under 6'1 at 6 even judging from the photo's.

[Executioner]

I don't think those stats are very big considering they are supermiddleweight fighters.

[DanePugilist]

His supernatural element is the farther reach

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Blocky

Calzaghe has bigger hands and wrists than Kessler? As well as more lower body size?

You're absolutely certain these are valid?

These are taken from HBOs board - so don't really know...

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[Amsterdam]

Originally Posted by DanePugilist

His supernatural element is the farther reach

I've known about the slight reach advantage for a while, you didn't?

All the better for landing awkward angle shots.

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Amsterdam

I've known about the slight reach advantage for a while, you didn't?

All the better for landing awkward angle shots.

Wasn't certain... Knew JCs but had forgotten Kesslers. What is funny though is the fact that Kesslers expanded chest is 2" broader, while at normal state its the same.

[Carlos Primera]

JC also has balls the size of tennis balls, which he will promptly tea bag mikkel with come november.

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Blocky

Wouldn't trust HBO as far as I could throw them in that case.

I mean, how many times have you seen a guy with an inch bigger forearms having half an inch smaller wrist size.

I think these guys are physically very similar in build, I think Joe is the naturally "bigger" guy in terms of structure and without doubt, the more physically conditioned guy.

Surprised if the fist stats are true, Joe has pretty small hands for a middleweight, which would make Kessler's even smaller.

People tend to be build weirdly... its seen before - like Andrade was bigger in all stats, except waist(i think) and ankles.

[Amsterdam]

Originally Posted by DanePugilist

Wasn't certain... Knew JCs but had forgotten Kesslers. What is funny though is the fact that Kesslers expanded chest is 2" broader, while at normal state its the same.

I think you're gradually figuring out that MK is not going to win...

[Amsterdam]

Originally Posted by Cooke

JC also has balls the size of tennis balls, which he will promptly tea bag mikkel with come november.

Tennis balls may be understating it, I'd say they're more in tune with a small medicine ball.

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Amsterdam

I think you're gradually figuring out that MK is not going to win...

No way. If Calzaghe beats Kessler I will first realize it on the 4th or 5th

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Amsterdam

Tennis balls may be understating it, I'd say they're more in tune with a small medicine ball.

Those tennisballs are made of granite, since he dared facing Kessler - however, it will be his undoing.

[Amsterdam]

Originally Posted by DanePugilist

No way. If Calzaghe beats Kessler I will first realize it on the 4th or 5th

What if Calzaghe beats Kessler supernaturally? Meaning a blowout on cards or just general 1 sided thrashing in beautiful fashion.

What if Kessler gets Lacy'd? Then you would realise it on the 10th!

[DanePugilist]

Originally Posted by Amsterdam

What if Calzaghe beats Kessler supernaturally? Meaning a blowout on cards or just general 1 sided thrashing in beautiful fashion.

What if Kessler gets Lacy'd? Then you would realise it on the 10th!

Yep 10th of November - 2008... But this will never happen... Nor will the opposite happen. This is 90% positive to be a Draw, SD, or MD. Last 10% is TKO Kessler.