What are your thoughts on Kessler?

We beefed? :shock:


I must have been really drunk.

 

was a LONG time ago, and it had something to do with Calzaghe as well, but I made a joke and you bombed on me so hard other posters were tryin to take up for me and ****. I damn near said **** ESB. you know me well enough on here to know I don't. Ack down either and will gladly throw some E-blows my damn self, but you were comin with that scorched earth type of thunder.

That water has long flowed under the bridge though mis amigo


:cheers

 

Kessler was a very good fighter earlier in his career, but was never the same after Calzaghe beat him.
If you watch prime Kessler against Andrade, Beyer and Siaca, he was a different animal.
Kessler hasnt had that head and foot movement for a long time now and I doubt he will ever get it back.
Still what do I think of him - Great role model, great sportsman and a good guy you cant help but root for, and still although well past his best, still good, just not able to handle certain styles or when pushed back anymore

 

I was referring to the fact that Mundine gave up his belt because he was terrified of the prospect of Kessler being his mandatory.
I thought Aussies regarded Mundine as a bit of a joke for doing that.Certainly seen it said on here.

 

Iron chinned and hearted european warrior

 

:nono Viking Warrior. (Viking-level is a step above Euro)

 

Nothing but respect for the man. One of the ''good'' guys of the sport.

 

His only real weakness was trouble fighting on the backfoot, he's slipped quite a lot since the Calzaghe fight.

But I'm a huge Kessler fan as should most true boxing fans be

 

I don't know if he meant Euro level or the fact hes just European lol. either way, Kessler was clearly world class

 

He's a solid fundamental fighter who is a notch below the very elites. Past his prime now, though. At his best, probably similar to Cotto in that regard (without the depth on his resume).

 

very good fighter. an A level fighter just short of elite. Way past it now though.

 

Solid fighter just under elite

 

Definitely a high quality fighter. His misfortune was being in a division that had 2 great fighters consecutively during his time, and it's also a bit unfortunate that arguably his defining fight is a credible performance in a loss to Calzaghe.

 

maybe a rematch with ward in Europe. Actually, that would sell.