-> Lucian Bute vs Mikkel Kessler <- Official ESB Poll

Bute wins this fight, i have very little doubt. Kessler is past his prime. Bute is just entering it.

 

Embarrassed by Calzaghe, then by Ward and now by Bute. This is Kessler's future. If he thinks Bute will brawl with him like Froch did, he will be in a big surprise. He's too flat footed to keep up with Bute.

 

Bute should edge him in a decision, if not stop him late with a body shot.

 

I think only a fool would question Bute's talents. The guy's counter upper cut is one of the most amazing weapons in boxing today. It is a thing of beauty. Makes you wonder why no one else can master this weapon like he has.

 

Bute by KO, 10 count. Kessler is far to proud to try to fight outside, and would definitely be catching UCs to his body and chin, early and often. He definitely goes out on hi sheild though, unlike Ward, Dirrell, and Green, all three ofr whom would be on their horse all night running.

 

I think it would go the distance... But I believe Bute would edge him out with his superior ability to maintain range.

 

I love both fighters

I voted Stoppage for Bute

I think at this stage Bute takes it and he doesnt go 12 much so I figure he gets the stop

I feel like his fast accurate shots and viscous body punches may just be too much

 

i like Bute inside of 8 in this fight

 

lol, Ward have how many amature fights?! and Ward won the Olympics! I would not call him green!

Kessler will beat Bute!

 

Ams =/= Pros

He was green.

 

Bute by UD, or late stoppage.

But I'll be rooting like hell for Kessler.

 

How can you call somebody that made he's first fight(ama) 1994 and have not lost a fight (ama or pro) since 1996 with a record of 115-5 before he turned pro, Green? I don't get that?!

 

Disclaimer: This statement is not a prediction. It's just food for thought.

Watch some video of Bute and pay close attention to the right side of his chest and stomach. Now think about how a guy with a long stiff jab might approach this fight.