Kessler-Now what?

I have to agree.
I like Kessler alot and think you are spot on.
I dont blame Magee for turning down the fight with Kessler as it is a risky fight for Brian who wants the WBA regular title, though think its a good fight with Magee travelling and beating Larsen and Markussen.
I would like to have seen Kessler/Steiglitz. I felt that was a tougher fight then many think, but a win would have been good for Kessler with another title. Then Kessler could push for a Ward rematch away from Joakland, where he could hope for fairer treatment

 

This is probably the last year we see Kessler as a pro. Inactivty mixed with consistent injuries at this point in his career usually signify retirement is next.

Glad I got to see him at his peak, felt like it ended faster than it should have for him.

 

Its sad that this is what it has come to, his peak years seem to be less talked about than his slip from supremacy and his demise into injuries and inactivity. I hope he does the right thing and retires before he becomes a name on lesser fighters resume like Cloud and Shumanov (At this point he might beat Shumanov but im really not sure about Cloud).

 

I would like to see Kessler versus Cloud.. I think it is a winable fight for Kessler...

 

Thats once again how I see it.
Kessler has made his name at SMW where he has fought the whos who and has a very good win resume (in my opinion the best SMW resume of any active SMW).
I think Kessler beating Steiglitz is a better win than beating Cloud. Im sure many will disagree because Cloud is known in America but I think Steiglitz is the win that could lead to more for Kessler in a division where he already has a good name

 

Im honestly not so sure, inactivity and injuries speed up decline in the vast majority of cases.

 

Now we are talking about winnable figths ?? before he would win them all
what a waste :-((

 

the best choice for Kessler is to stay at 168 and fight Stieglitz for now,a very winnable bout for him
moving up to LH would be dangerous for his health, considering his eyes problems
But he does move up, I think it would not be such a good idea to fight Cloud because Cloud can punch and is relentless, whereas Kessler is neither mobile/elusive enough to avoid getting hit and not powerful enough to intimidate Cloud - I genuinely think fighting Cloud could worsen his eye problem

 

:deal my thoughts exactly

 

How are you doing edouardleniqueu? Good to see you on the threads :good

 

Kesslers footwork isnt what it once was. He used to have better footwork and good combinations but they havent been there now for a few fights

 

I'm alright, how about you?
Don't worry I'm not far, I still read your threads with great interest mate:happy

 

yes, the footwork, I was also thinking about head movements, that was obvious in the Froch fight, Froch is not exactly lightning fast but he was landing flush and with regularity on Kessler's face - imagine what a puncher like Cloud could do