Hopkins vs. Kessler

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by san rafael, Dec 16, 2008.


  1. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see Kessler coming out trying to use his best weapon, which is the jab, and he finds it hard to do as Hopkins' lateral movement and overall ring mastery makes this almost impossible for Kessler. Then frustrated, Kessler might try to come forward and make it more of an in fight. That would be a mistake as Hopkins is the better in fighter.

    I don't see how Hopkins loses. He's not going to let a robotic, 1-2 guy beat him. Kessler's great but not against a master like Hopkins.
     
  2. Jepster

    Jepster Almost Audleysome Full Member

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    Not responding in depth to my post are we :lol:
     
  3. Jepster

    Jepster Almost Audleysome Full Member

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    Fair enough I can accept that explanation. I do think that Kessler is underrated on the inside and that was seen against Calzaghe who had trouble setting Kessler up on the inside. Also I give Kessler more props for his footwork and ringsmarts than you do, but if Hopkins can make Kessler do the chasing and Kessler fail to cut of the ring properly then I can certainly see your points. I just think that Kessler is quite good at cutting of the ring and will catch Hopkins and take advantage of his subpar stamina.
    Thanks for the input though :good
     
  4. WelshWizard

    WelshWizard Slap King Full Member

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    Honestly if i was a complete utter waste of bandwith then why would you reply? You just making yourself look stupid honestly. It doesnt matter if the other fighters dont want to fight kessler he needs to fight some competition because honestly he hasnt done anything in his division or took on anyone great except calzaghe and already we got idiots on here thats voting for kessler. All of sudden Kessler became this unbeatable robot that people think is great and he's not.
     
  5. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    No question about it. Calzaghe is going to live to regret that choice.

    The poll results we have here and the general hype we're getting on this subject is all based around this concept. This thread will be getting bumped again someday soon. ;)
     
  6. Jepster

    Jepster Almost Audleysome Full Member

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    You're a waste of bandwith because you're not engaging in constructive dialogue with anyone. Just shouting you're opinion an opinion not backed up by a sound argument.
     
  7. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Sad that somebody has to actually state the tactically OBVIOUS..
     
  8. Blue145

    Blue145 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That 'robot' is Calzaghes best win so i'd shhh :cool:
     
  9. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    When do you think? When they fight? Kessler is not scared, is Bernard?:think
     
  10. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    They're not going to fight. Why would they fight? Why would Bernard Hopkins fight Mikkel Kessler? For what reason? There's no challenge, and Kessler has no aesthetic bonuses or benefits attached to him. Let's be serious here between us, and leave all the ****ing propoganda out of it. Why would this fight possibly happen? Really..
     
  11. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Kessler is far from robotic. People only criticise him because they don't want to give him credit and in doing so, give credit to Calzaghe.
     
  12. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pfft..

    Kessler is better than anyone around Hopkins. The only one there can even be entered into a discussion is Dawson (exceot Joe who doesnt want rematches).

    Kessler is better at virtually any thing than Pavlik. In fact Kessler would be Hopkins only third real opponent above 160. One was ancient (Tarver) and he lost the other one. IF Hopkins is not going to fight Joe, Dawson or Taylor (again :dead), there is noone even remotely as good as Kessler. Bernard knows this and he is not dumb.. THEREFORE the fight will probably not happen.
     
  13. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    HORSE****. People only hype Kessler because they want to hype Calzaghe.
     
  14. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    :rofl
     
  15. The Prophet

    The Prophet Active Member Full Member

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    Aren't you the guy that started the thread?:patsch

    San, you usually have pretty good insights but when it comes to Nard, you ride that dick and you ride it hard, and cup the balls. Why wouldn't you want to see this fight? Especially since you started this thread?