Mikkel Kessler is a bigger Juan Manuel Marquez

Jmm has the edge over Kessler with his inside game though.

 

:roll:

 

I can see the comparison, but I think that Marquez is more of a warrior. Kessler is a cold machine. I cant really see kessler getting into wars like marquez. Marquez has the heart of a lion, kessler is like a computer :thumbsup

 

Meh... both guys have a technical based style, but JMM is much more varied with what he can do in the ring.

 

Hmm, they both throw straight punches for the most part but not really similar.

Marquez is more of a textbook counterpuncher whereas Kessler is not a counterpuncher ordinarily. Kessler prefers to dictate things with a consistent jab, and if anything he likes to dominate so he can come forward.

 

Kessler is only bigger a) physically and b) in Denmark

Otherwise JMM is bigger in ring.

Need to see what Kessler does in super 6 first

 

Marquez has a bit more in his arsenal for me.

 

Understatement of the year.

 

Marquez wouldn't have lost to a slapping machine with no power.

 

Kill yourself.

 

They look kinda similar if you take a really simplistic view but look carefully...

The key thing is Kessler is not a natural counterpuncher. If Kessler was a counterpuncher he would have knocked Calzaghe down and out. He landed a few counters but nothing compared to the opportunities he missed.

Marquez's basic plan has always been to counter, he can do more if needed but I feel that is where he's most comfortable.

Kessler likes to control things all the way, he wants to lead not counter.

 

100% agreed.

 

Exactly. Kessler isnt a great counter puncher and when someone goes on the attack he usually goes into a shell until they stop firing. Plus Kessler is pretty predictable in what he does and the punches he throws.