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ferocious · 11-02-2007, 06:55 PM

Mikkel Kessler was forced to strip naked to make the 12-stone super-middleweight limit today as the tension ahead of Saturday's super fight with Joe Calzaghe was ratcheted up another notch or two.

In front of around 400 fans at the St Davids Centre in Cardiff, Kessler and Calzaghe then held each other's gaze in a long stare-down that almost crackled with bad intentions.

Kessler's manager Mike Marley, an exaggerated character by even boxing's crazy standards, then theatrically drew his finger across his throat in front of Calzaghe.

The meaning was clear, even if it was made more in jest than malice.

Having been around as long ago as Muhammad Ali's second fight with Sonny Liston, Marley should really have known better, and things momentarily threatened to get out of hand as the crowd boisterously booed him like a pantomime baddy.

Enzo Calzaghe took exception to Marley's antics, and the two had a heated exchange of verbals before being finally pulled apart by officials from the Board of Control.

It was a decent appetiser ahead of Saturday night's clash at the Millennium Stadium, but nothing like the main course.

Earlier Marley had been required to take off his overcoat in order to shield Kessler's modesty as he failed to make the 12-stone limit at the first time of asking.

Without his underwear, WBA/WBC super-middleweight champion Kessler was bang on 12 stone having previouusly been two ounces over.

The reaction of his camp to the news that he had made 12 stopne suggested he had been tight at the weight, although it was Calzaghe who looked the more drained.

Given his well-documented struggle to reach 168 pounds, Calzaghe somewhat surprisingly touched in at 11 stone 12 pounds and seven ounes, his ribs, as usual, clearly visible.

Again, he looked the more relaxed, happily posing for photographs before saluting the noisy crowd who had gathered to watch proceedings.

Kessler was more subdued, especially in the build up, but he held Calzaghe's stare as the pair locked foreheads for the photographers, and responded well when the Welshman began wriggling his shoulders as if to throw a punch.

Both nodded at each other knowingly as they exchanged a final glance.

The general consensus among the press is that Kessler is beginning to feel the heat, but as Marley pointed out, there is a difference between feeling nervous and feeling afraid.

Every sportsman, Calzaghe included, gets struck by nerves at some point in the build up to a big contest - it's only when those nerves turn to fear that they have a problem.

Kessler seems to be holding up pretty well under the onslaught, and although Calzaghe may be edging things, it's not by much.

And there's an argument that perhaps Calzaghe is too relaxed, although he is probably just hiding it better.

For years the WBO super-middleweight champion has been of the opinion that he needs to fight the best to bring out the best in himself.

There can be little doubt that in Kessler, he has the kind of opponent who is capable of pushing him to the very limits of his capabilities. Just how far will be answered on Saturday night.

* In the chief support, Enzo Maccarinelli weighed in at just over 14'1 ahead of the fourth defence of his WBO cruiserweight title. Challenger Mohamed Azzaoui was an ounce lighter

jonny · 11-02-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm more interested as to why his underwear weighs 2 pounds?????

ferocious · 11-02-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny

I'm more interested as to why his underwear weighs 2 pounds?????

shit himself already

gonzo · 11-02-2007, 07:38 PM

I was trying to talk some of the lads into an early start for the stag do by kicking it off watching the fight but the cheeky bastard groom claimed that watching Welsh people fighting had lost its novelty since they've known me. My character has been sullied.

jonny · 11-02-2007, 07:59 PM

is it on sky or itv??? Anyone know?

ferocious · 11-02-2007, 08:01 PM

setanta and main event is 1am

jonny · 11-02-2007, 08:09 PM

gutted....us paupers will miss it

11-02-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny

gutted....us paupers will miss it

U get Setanta free if you're on Virgin.

I was talking to a bloke on the train this morning on the way to Cardiff and he was off to set up the big screen above the ring.
I told him if he saw you F to wave

ferocious · 11-02-2007, 08:20 PM

can't wait for it now , the more i see of kessler the more i think calzaghe will beat him ! up at 0430 for my flight to cardiff & gonzo has give me a pointer to the massage joints

mack · 11-02-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny

I'm more interested as to why his underwear weighs 2 pounds?????

Why is no one here surprised you're interested in his underwear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny

is it on sky or itv??? Anyone know?

Calm down, they're not going to replay the weigh in jonny.

11-02-2007, 06:55 PM	#21
ferocious Northern monkey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Down south Posts: 8,417 Shouts: 18219 Thanks: 10,868 Rep Power:	Mikkel Kessler was forced to strip naked to make the 12-stone super-middleweight limit today as the tension ahead of Saturday's super fight with Joe Calzaghe was ratcheted up another notch or two. In front of around 400 fans at the St Davids Centre in Cardiff, Kessler and Calzaghe then held each other's gaze in a long stare-down that almost crackled with bad intentions. Kessler's manager Mike Marley, an exaggerated character by even boxing's crazy standards, then theatrically drew his finger across his throat in front of Calzaghe. The meaning was clear, even if it was made more in jest than malice. Having been around as long ago as Muhammad Ali's second fight with Sonny Liston, Marley should really have known better, and things momentarily threatened to get out of hand as the crowd boisterously booed him like a pantomime baddy. Enzo Calzaghe took exception to Marley's antics, and the two had a heated exchange of verbals before being finally pulled apart by officials from the Board of Control. It was a decent appetiser ahead of Saturday night's clash at the Millennium Stadium, but nothing like the main course. Earlier Marley had been required to take off his overcoat in order to shield Kessler's modesty as he failed to make the 12-stone limit at the first time of asking. Without his underwear, WBA/WBC super-middleweight champion Kessler was bang on 12 stone having previouusly been two ounces over. The reaction of his camp to the news that he had made 12 stopne suggested he had been tight at the weight, although it was Calzaghe who looked the more drained. Given his well-documented struggle to reach 168 pounds, Calzaghe somewhat surprisingly touched in at 11 stone 12 pounds and seven ounes, his ribs, as usual, clearly visible. Again, he looked the more relaxed, happily posing for photographs before saluting the noisy crowd who had gathered to watch proceedings. Kessler was more subdued, especially in the build up, but he held Calzaghe's stare as the pair locked foreheads for the photographers, and responded well when the Welshman began wriggling his shoulders as if to throw a punch. Both nodded at each other knowingly as they exchanged a final glance. The general consensus among the press is that Kessler is beginning to feel the heat, but as Marley pointed out, there is a difference between feeling nervous and feeling afraid. Every sportsman, Calzaghe included, gets struck by nerves at some point in the build up to a big contest - it's only when those nerves turn to fear that they have a problem. Kessler seems to be holding up pretty well under the onslaught, and although Calzaghe may be edging things, it's not by much. And there's an argument that perhaps Calzaghe is too relaxed, although he is probably just hiding it better. For years the WBO super-middleweight champion has been of the opinion that he needs to fight the best to bring out the best in himself. There can be little doubt that in Kessler, he has the kind of opponent who is capable of pushing him to the very limits of his capabilities. Just how far will be answered on Saturday night. * In the chief support, Enzo Maccarinelli weighed in at just over 14'1 ahead of the fourth defence of his WBO cruiserweight title. Challenger Mohamed Azzaoui was an ounce lighter __________________ Tick Tick

11-02-2007, 07:38 PM	#24
gonzo Libertine Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,288 Shouts: 10830 Thanks: 9,013 Rep Power:	I was trying to talk some of the lads into an early start for the stag do by kicking it off watching the fight but the cheeky bastard groom claimed that watching Welsh people fighting had lost its novelty since they've known me. My character has been sullied. __________________ Send lawyers, guns and money.....

11-02-2007, 08:01 PM	#26
ferocious Northern monkey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Down south Posts: 8,417 Shouts: 18219 Thanks: 10,868 Rep Power:	setanta and main event is 1am __________________ Tick Tick

11-02-2007, 08:20 PM	#29
ferocious Northern monkey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Down south Posts: 8,417 Shouts: 18219 Thanks: 10,868 Rep Power:	can't wait for it now , the more i see of kessler the more i think calzaghe will beat him ! up at 0430 for my flight to cardiff & gonzo has give me a pointer to the massage joints __________________ Tick Tick

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