Kessler vs HOF's

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I think Benn - Kessler would be the most interesting one.

Kessler, like Lewis, doesn't seem to like getting hit for whatever reason so fights a measured, cautious kind of fight. Benn is the complete opposite to this getting straight into his opponents face and throwing bombs non stop.

If Kessler can do what he did against Andrade then he'll be ok, but Benn is better than Andrade in every respect except chin so can he do it?

My take on it would be Kessler boxing clever and winning the early rounds with his jab alone before Benn eventually catches up with him and lands his bombs. Kessler's not an inside fighter, nor has he shown he can tie his opponent up so I think once Benn gets close there's only going to be one winner. Kessler UD/TKO late is distinctly possible too though.

 

It hurts like hell you know...

 

You know what I mean!

 

what kind of ****** puts in Valuev as a future HOF'er?

 

When talking about ******ed, I wonder why you had to read that far to find it.

 

Spot on !

100% correct (assuming you agree that he PROBABLY loses to Eubank)

 

My picks at 168 lbs:

Marvin Hagler - L KO 12

Marvin comes on late and gets the come-from-behind stoppage win. Mentally, none were as strong as Hagler.

Tommy Hearns - L UD 12

Hearns was pure class, his power was felt as high as 175 lbs, and he was an all-round better boxer than Kessler. Let's not forget how he won a close decision against fellow HOFer Virgil Hill at 175 lbs, Hill being an orthodox fighter very similar to Kessler with far better foot movement and a superior jab.

Sugar Ray Leonard - W UD 12

Kessler simply too large for SRL, a natural welterweight.

Bernard Hopkins - L SD 12

I disagree with Amsterdam, Hopkins knows Kessler's style well, he was able to track conventional boxers down rather easily and bring the pain, see the Keith Holmes fight, where an older BHop does his thing.

Roy Jones Jr - L TKO 5

Prime RJJ does whatever he wants to Kessler and gets the TKO stoppage as the ref can watch no more.

Joe Calzaghe - L SD 12

Kessler's right gives Joe trouble but on neutral ground Calzaghe's speed and southpaw stance earn him a close decision.

James Toney - L KO 10

Toney simply too good for Kessler. With his amazing chin he would be unfazed even when Mikkel would land clean, which would be rare against the defensive master. Kessler attempts some of his power combos while James is on the ropes in the later rounds...not a good idea. Brutal finish here.

Nigel Benn - W TKO 11

Benn was always troubled by a good jab, it's how his first loss as a pro was set up. He has the chance to catch Kessler at any point in the fight, but Mikkel has solid defence and would avoid Benn's looping bombs. Kessler stays on the outside and wins on swelling/cuts while leading on the cards.

Chris Eubank - L SD 12

Eubank was a class above Kessler in terms of boxing skill. Early he would get the better of Kessler, and the Dane would probably hit the canvas. Eubank's biggest weakness was his stamina though, which would allow Kessler back into the fight in the championship rounds, but it would be too little too late.

I got Mikkel at 2-7 after these nine fights.

 

Leonard and Hearns weren't all that good at 168.

There wasn't a SMW division when Hagler fought (maybe at the very end), and he made 160 during the same day weigh-ins and would be smaller.

Kessler would have decent chances against all 3 of these greats.

 

Hagler was not slow, especially in his younger days. He was versatile, tough, and skilled, but a question in how he handles the size disadvantage. Kessler is a super middleweight under today's rules, with different weigh-in procedures.

Guys can overcome the size disadvantage through skills, talent, and style, but there's a point where the size is too much. Kessler is no bum, he's got skills and abilities himself.

 

The best 1-2 in the game?

Don't think so.

Wlad has the best 1-2 in the game. **** Pavlik's 1-2 is better than Kesslers.

 

The wheels on the bus goes round and round...round and round :rofl

 

Well I wont be a ***** and say that its fact that Kessler has the best one. But its up there in the top 5 or so. I rate his 1-2 higher than Pavlik's...

 

Have too agree with this when comparing to LL.

MK can throw an overhand right though - but its not anywhere close to LL.

 

Well, this is simply not true. I have just seen the entire fight once again. MK hits Andrade FLUSH on the chin six times in the fight...with the overhand right alone!


And yes - I beleive that Kessler's right will be a major factor in this fight, but I still disagree that Kessler's jab will be non existant. Left hook, jab, overhand right are key punches for Kessler.

The left hook because Joe wont be expecting it at all.

This fight is going to be very different to the Lacy fight.