Is Mikkel Kessler out of the picture?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by punch13, Mar 21, 2008.


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  1. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    Miranda doesn't get much acclaim around here, but I give Kessler HUGE credit for taking on Miranda as a first "comeback" opponent. And if/when he beats Miranda, atleast speaking for fans in the US, he will be HUGE.
     
    pipe wrenched, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. Unstoppable

    Unstoppable New Member Full Member

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    Who cares bout the belts anyway?

    Just let us see the best fight the best. I couldn't cae less about the belts, tbh.
     
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  3. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think you're right. Miranda doesn't get much acclaim because his abilities are very limited....but saying that, he is always going to be a dangerous opponent. Kessler could have taken an 'easy' fight instead of mixing it with the very powerful Miranda. Kessler should beat him handsomely though.
     
    mattress, Mar 21, 2008
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  4. Faetter_BR

    Faetter_BR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    well I agree pretty much ... but Kessler could use the belts to become a more attractive opponent - in terms of risk/reward. He will need a few more wins to become attractive enough in the US.
     
    Faetter_BR, Mar 21, 2008
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  5. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What are you talking about ? All he needs is to be impressive against Miranda and he will not only get a title shot, but he'll get it on HBO or Showtime !

    By the way...he's not being paid chump change to face Miranda ! The recognition is there in Europe and from all other boxers at 168, after Miranda's ass is handed to him, American boxing fans will start liking him quite a bit !!
     
    pasky2000, Mar 21, 2008
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  6. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There is such a thing???;)
     
    mattress, Mar 21, 2008
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  7. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :rasta .............I'll have to get back to you on that one ! :p
     
    pasky2000, Mar 21, 2008
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  8. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not just American boxing fans, but just boxing fans in general around the world. Prior to Kessler's lost to Calzaghe, he was touted to be top 20 in the world. That status is something he's definitely lost even though he'll still fight on HBO or Showtime. But now he walks on a tight-rope where he has to win basically all his fights, and pretty much they will all be tough ones strategically aimed to making him a big name.
     
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