Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler in Europe is the US version of Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Calzaghe is recognized as the Undisputed 168 Lb. Super Middleweight champion of the world and Mikkel Kessler is the #1 contender. Calzaghe, 43-0, 32 KO’s, will be facing what looks to be the toughest challenge of his career in the undefeated, 39-0, 29 KO’s, Kessler who is hungry to make the most of the biggest fight of his life. BodogLife.com has Joe Calzaghe as a -160 boxing betting favorite to retain his title.
Joe will have the advantage of having this fight in front of his home crowd in Wales with 35,000 of his fans will be rocking the building in support of their hero. Both of these fighters are aggressive fighters who are masters of distance and combination punching. Kessler stands two inches taller and is 7 years younger but Calzaghe has the decided advantage in experience.
This is anticipated to be a war with both fighters displaying an ability to take a punch while throwing a lot of hard leather in return. Kessler looks to be the stronger puncher with his bone-rattling body attack but Calzaghe is the smarter fighter with his southpaw style and unusual punching angles. Kessler will need to neutralize Calzaghe’s speed with his steely left jab to set up his right hand if he wants to take the title. BodogLife.com has the Over\Under on the fight at 10.5 rounds with the Over at -220 boxing betting odds.
Kessler will need to win by a clear cut decision with the fight in Wales if the fight goes the distance. Calzaghe also has been know for his roughhouse tactics which he also should be able to get away with on his turf. Calzaghe has major hand problems seemingly breaking his hand in almost every one of his recent bouts. If Calzaghe manages to get by Kessler he is line for a big money bout in America vs Light-Heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins. A win for Kessler on HBO could catapult the Denmark fighter to instant superstar status with his immense marketability. EinsteinPicks has inside information on the Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler fight that few people know about included in our 1334% GURANTEED pick. Let us earn our Boxing picks package with our huge 1334% Guaranteed winner!
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