Rahman vs Mesi! Who Wins?

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  1. geppy

    geppy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The two (Rahman , Mesi) have battled since their amateur days, and according to Baby Joe’s father and manager Jack Mesi, things are getting closer towards making the bout happen.“We went to a press conference to help promote Rahman’s last fight in Rochester the other day and he called Joe out again,” Jack said. “We’ve been trying to do this fight for years.”Jack said the fight would be a huge moneymaker, but that could be disputed because of the likelihood that the fight wouldn’t take place in Western New York.

    ...... "That’s why Jack explains the bout would likely take place overseas and preferably in South Africa."
     
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  2. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It was supposed to happen before Jirov almost sent Mesi to an early grave. I'm gonna say Mesi takes it by decision...

    .... I can't really say why, I just think Mesi takes it if they meet. :lol:
     
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  3. Suge Green

    Suge Green Boxing Junkie banned

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    "Hasbeen" Rahman beats "never was" Mesi... :smoke
     
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  4. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    And no fighter in the sport has worse luck than Rahman. Everytime he steps up to a major challenge he chokes ( Maskaev rematch, Ruiz, Holyfield ) or he gets screwed ( Toney & Tua TWICE ). I feel bad for 'em in a way.
     
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  5. geppy

    geppy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I believe Mesi was the WBC #1 contender , when Rahman was champion. Mesi was injured, and Maskaev stepped in and KO'd Rahman.

    Mesi does have some decent wins Jirov, TOS, Barrett. Actually, Mesi kind of reminds me of Maskaev , in height, weight, punching power . They are similar fighters in style and size.
     
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  6. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was. The fight would've been more interesting to see at that time. Not so much anymore. If they do fight, it'll give the winner's career a nice shot in the arm.
     
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  7. chrisroxthem

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    will mesi get cleared medically? doesnt he have some sort of brain trauma issues?
     
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  8. Suge Green

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    The World Boxing Conspiracy ranking him highly is no suprise...anyways Mesi hit his prime already, it wasn't much of one...Rahman KOs him.
     
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  9. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah, it's called Jirovism.
     
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  10. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In all honesty, this would be a pick 'em fight. Neither fighter really has anything over the other stylistically.. the only difference is Rahman has a better chin, IMO.
     
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  11. ryanty22

    ryanty22 VRWC Sledgehammer Full Member

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    personally i think mesi is getting stronger after the two year layoff and would take out rahman quickly if he showed up like he did for his last fight
     
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  12. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Haha, i agree. Sadly its gonna take permanent brain damage to keep Joe Mesi from stepping into the ring.
     
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  13. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Tough fight to predict...Rahman looked as bad as Taurus Sykes his last fight, but Mesi has only fought D-level opposition since his comeback. Mesi by UD
     
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  14. chrisroxthem

    chrisroxthem Member Full Member

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    for mesi's sake i hope he doesnt fight rahman. i think he had a pretty good career and has shown to be a pretty good if not world champion type fighter. however, with his brain condition i dont think he should be cleared
     
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  15. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mesi's looking about as fat as Rahman is these days..
     
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