tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post1210870668929370397..comments2010-02-02T03:20:34.746+00:00Comments on Seven Punch Combo: The Big Big Fight Everybody's Talking About Could Be A ScorcherTim -- tstarks2@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13662992866938750556noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-72523164883572306102007-11-03T05:08:00.000+00:002007-11-03T05:08:00.000+00:00Calzaghe's the betting favorite. So, sure, I'm in ...Calzaghe's the betting favorite. So, sure, I'm in good company. People are putting their money on him. But man, I'm just leaning more toward Kessler the closer it gets. eStone! It's true, I'm stuck. Salient points (thank you) or not.Tim -- tstarks2@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662992866938750556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-32945650664413848172007-11-02T03:36:00.000+00:002007-11-02T03:36:00.000+00:00I totally agree. Unfortunately I haven't seen the ...I totally agree. Unfortunately I haven't seen the Andrade fight. But that was exactly what I was eluding to. He seems to be a fighter than can find the thing that works...no matter how improbable. I mean, c'mon, relentless stiff jabbing the guard! And it also wasn't _that_ it worked; it was that it worked so well, and rapidly. Besides, the 1-2 is the seminal combo. It's not what's in your toolbox, it's how you use it.<BR/><BR/>BOB: That tattoo is pretty badass, <BR/><BR/>Tim, I am sorry, your decision is locked in eStone. You cannot change. But it's a safe bet. Most of the places I've peeked have a Calzaghe decision, so if you don't get this one, you'll be in good company. And as always, I think you will find that you've pointed out the salient points of the bout for both fighters.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640404480235306127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-28440371725299189132007-11-01T23:21:00.000+00:002007-11-01T23:21:00.000+00:00Bob: That tattoo IS badass.Jimpanzee: I think Kess...Bob: That tattoo IS badass.<BR/><BR/>Jimpanzee: I think Kessler showed a greater diversity of punches against Andrade, so I'm sure he has more. Can I switch my prediction? As for Calzaghe's legacy, I think he's done enough to have gotten beyond all these doubts by now. You can complain about his failure to do some things in his career that he could've and should've, but he's a legit fighter.Tim -- tstarks2@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662992866938750556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-20086543378179176442007-11-01T20:39:00.000+00:002007-11-01T20:39:00.000+00:00I'm am going with Kessler by a split decision...my...I'm am going with Kessler by a split decision...my only reasoning is the bad ass tattooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-30891354523750949552007-11-01T19:51:00.000+00:002007-11-01T19:51:00.000+00:00I'm going with Kessler by KO. It's nothing at all ...I'm going with Kessler by KO. It's nothing at all against Calzaghe, I've seen less than a handful of his fights and I think he's a good fighter, maybe great. (I would say "great" if not for the teeming multitude of people who say "not even average.") He's quirky, smart, and adaptable. I don't care if you win because you're strong, fast, or weird; wins are wins.<BR/><BR/>I just think that Kessler has the ability to dominate the Pride of Wales. In that Beyers fight it wasn't just simple 1-2 combos. He repeatedly punched against Beyers' guard, wearing out the guy. By the end of Round 2 Beyer's had dispensed a gallon of sweat, Kessler looked like he was just getting started. At the beginning of Round 3 Beyers couldn't keep his hands up or together. That paved the way for the straight 1-2s that floored him. <BR/><BR/>That particular strategy won't work against Calzaghe but something will. Kessler is strong, stronger that Calzaghe, and younger. And I think he is technically better than Lacy.<BR/><BR/>But Calzaghe's angles could throw Kessler for a loop and give round after round to the welshman. Which means Kessler has to finish it early. He should know that. If he hurts Calzaghe early, Calzaghe's out for good.<BR/><BR/>Or Calzaghe by decision...but I don't think so. My allegiance is with with Calzaghe just because I would like all the Calzaghe dismissers to shut up and I like to see records broken like, like C's upcoming "most defended title."Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640404480235306127noreply@blogger.com