Did Calzaghe 'school' Kessler

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  1. Casamayor122

    Casamayor122 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :thumbsup Andre did.
     
  2. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I either had the first 4 or 6 rounds even, then Calzaghe took the rest IMO if I remember correctly.
     
  3. peter5

    peter5 Marco.A.Barrera Full Member

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    :good I was there in Cardiff, and I had Kessler winning the first 3 or 4 I think, then Cal adjusted and took over, although I was drunk and it could be different on viewing it now. Not a schooling by any means, a clear clear decision yes :deal
     
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  5. TheUnstoppable

    TheUnstoppable Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Two of the judges had it 116-112, which is spot on imo.

    If Kessler didn't go down in round 3 (?) and did a bit more in the even rounds he could have eeked out a decision.

    So no, he didn't "school" him.
     
  6. loginistooshort

    loginistooshort Active Member Full Member

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    And all he needed was his big bald head.
     
  7. Ilesey

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    :lol:
     
  8. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    No. It was a very good, competative fight where Calzaghe took over down the stretch.
     
  9. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    Kessler didn't go down in any round.
     
  10. peter5

    peter5 Marco.A.Barrera Full Member

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    No he didnt, your right, I was wondering if I missed something. Cal did wobble his knees with a body shot late on though if I remember correctly.
     
  11. TheUnstoppable

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    Sorry, I remembered that it was ruled a slip.
     
  12. Ilesey

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    Yeah, Kessler mentioned it in the post fight interview as well. He looked hurt and the ref pulled Calzaghe up for a rabbit punch just as he went to unload.
     
  13. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It depends on what you call 'schooling.' The fight was competitive and good, but Kessler had this look on his face a few times...looked like he was learning a few things about himself. So maybe he was schooled in a way.

    It wasn't a red-ass beatdown, though.
     
  14. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think that it was a clear win for Calzaghe but Kessler had his moments. I think i had it either 8 - 4 or 7 - 5 to Joe. That being said didn't Kessler break his hand in round 6?
     
  15. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No,Kessler was competitive with Calzaghe,But Kessler was def Schooled by Andre Ward,Ward beat Kessler way more easier then Joe did...Isnt that something