***FINAL and OFFICIAL ESB Calzaghe v. Kessler PREDICTION Thread***

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  1. Fat Tony

    Fat Tony Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mikkel Kessler by Decision (114:112; 114:112; 115:111)
     
  2. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

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    I don't think Kessler will win more than 3 rounds. It'll be interesting to see if the frustration of being dominated mixed in with feeling uncomfortable fighting away from Denmark in front of a huge Calzaghe crowd leads to a mental breakdown for him.
     
  3. PrideOfWales

    PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore Full Member

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    Couldn't decide between Calzaghe KO/TKO and UD but will lean towards a stoppage as Kessler's green.
     
  4. sir axeman

    sir axeman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe wins via UD....but a mid-late stoppage isnt inconceivable.
     
  5. MrStayman

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    Kessler UD by 2 rounds on all cards.
     
  6. MrStayman

    MrStayman Active Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe may win, but there is no way he TKOs Kessler.
     
  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I pick Calzaghe to win on points - I think he'll show his slightly superior class down the home straight, sweeping all but one of the last five rounds.
     
  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    There was a prediction in Ring magazine that I would like to add to the thread -


    Calzaghe quits on his stool at the end of the tenth round...
     
  9. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Calzaghe UD
     
  10. Cerberus

    Cerberus Kérberos, Hound of Hades Full Member

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    Right now I got Kessler by late TKO

    Tomorrow I'll probably change it back to Calzaghe UD.. I can't make up my f'n mind!
     
  11. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    calzaghe wins points
     
  12. Maxime

    Maxime Sweet Science Full Member

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    Kessler by TKO7

    I have nothing against Calzaghe. I think he is an excellent fighter. I just thing Kessler will win this fight.
     
  13. UKFightFan

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    Calzaghe by stoppage. I recon rounds 8-10 inclusive.

    If he does not win by stoppage then I suspect he will win 8 rounds to 4.
     
  14. theunderdog

    theunderdog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    jc 116-112
     
  15. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Calzaghe, UD. 117-112.