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Martini643
12-29-2007, 09:31 PM
anyone have any idea what happened to joe mesi? any rumors about who hes fighting next or why hes been out so long? Last I heard, he won his last fight and looked pretty good doing so
emanuel_augustus
12-29-2007, 09:39 PM
He's looked better lately in his comeback, but it's time to step it up against a next level opponent, someone like a Robert Hawkins or Taurus Sykes. His last fight was a first round ko of not-so-good Shannon Miller.

I think Mesi has a chance to still make some $ IF he can get re-instated in NY state. At 34, he better hope it happens soon.
JAM Killer
12-29-2007, 09:50 PM
Somewhere eating probably.
TheGrimReaper
12-29-2007, 10:27 PM
I was at his last fight he might as well have fought chris koval
pudding
12-29-2007, 10:31 PM
anyone have any idea what happened to joe mesi? any rumors about who hes fighting next or why hes been out so long? Last I heard, he won his last fight and looked pretty good doing so


Joe Mesi is down at the pizzeria with James Toney and Sam Peter. That is how they all get so well conditioned.
Heavyrighthand
12-30-2007, 12:23 AM
I agree, Mesi looked and performed well in his Miller blowout.

I think he probably gained enough confidence from that to fight a known name, now. Hopefully.

Maybe that is what is taking so long, maybe he's trying to put a fight together with a name, now.

Speaking of Robert Hawkins, the guy is ON FIRE, right now after beating the upcoming prospect Guinn. LOL SO maybe Mesi ought not to consider tangling with Hawkins, just yet.
TRUEBELIEVER 66
12-30-2007, 01:10 AM
Mesi's career is done, he has and never will be the same after the Brain bleeds he sustained from the Jirov fight almost 4 years ago:verysad he can't get a license in Nevada or New York the 2 biggest money making states, just retire and call it a day..
Hank
12-30-2007, 01:18 AM
I was Mesi fan years ago, but the delays in his carreer are too long. His father's stuberness in refusing to go along with boxing establishment has gone from honorable to self-destrutive. I know it is fucked up, but he is in losing situation, and should give a little. Afterwards, say what shitheads they are. His sons trianers are no help either.
Hank
12-30-2007, 01:19 AM
He should be matched up with Shannon Briggs!

Millions, maybe billions, could be made by a Dominich Guinn-Briggs match up. Sell it on DVD's as a sleep aid, and you make a fortune.
H .
12-30-2007, 01:51 AM
maybe he's injured?
joe the great
12-30-2007, 02:15 AM
Hawkins-Mesi. HMMMMM!
Marciano Frazier
12-30-2007, 03:52 AM
anyone have any idea what happened to joe mesi? any rumors about who hes fighting next or why hes been out so long? Last I heard, he won his last fight and looked pretty good doing so:huh His last fight was just two-and-a-half months ago. I wouldn't say that qualifies as having been out "so long" by modern standards. It was a one-round blow-out over a previously-fairly-durable-seeming journeyman in Shannon Miller. He's presently on an impressive run of three consecutive first-round knockouts.

I heard after the match that his camp was negotiating for him to fight either Brian Minto or Roman Greenberg next, and that they were hoping to have the fight happen before the end of the year, but that obviously didn't work out.
H .
12-30-2007, 04:18 AM
:huh His last fight was just two-and-a-half months ago. I wouldn't say that qualifies as having been out "so long" by modern standards. It was a one-round blow-out over a previously-fairly-durable-seeming journeyman in Shannon Miller. He's presently on an impressive run of three consecutive first-round knockouts.

I heard after the match that his camp was negotiating for him to fight either Brian Minto or Roman Greenberg next, and that they were hoping to have the fight happen before the end of the year, but that obviously didn't work out.

You're right. :good

Mesi vs Minto would be cool :hey
The Funny Man 7
12-30-2007, 09:49 AM
Why not a fight with Billy Zumbren?
emanuel_augustus
12-30-2007, 09:53 AM
Why not a fight with Billy Zumbren?

Because that would be another useless sideways step. Zumbrun is no better than Shannon Miller or even George Limberger, for that matter.

I don't think Mesi is completely done yet, and it does seem the docs have cleared him, but he needs to step up his competition.

Someone mentioned Minto, that would be a good matchup.
RUSKULL
12-30-2007, 11:25 AM
:huh His last fight was just two-and-a-half months ago. I wouldn't say that qualifies as having been out "so long" by modern standards. It was a one-round blow-out over a previously-fairly-durable-seeming journeyman in Shannon Miller. He's presently on an impressive run of three consecutive first-round knockouts.

I heard after the match that his camp was negotiating for him to fight either Brian Minto or Roman Greenberg next, and that they were hoping to have the fight happen before the end of the year, but that obviously didn't work out.

Mesi would KO Greenberg, not too sure about Minto, probably be a late TKO win for Brian.
RUSKULL
12-30-2007, 11:27 AM
He should be matched up with Shannon Briggs!

Briggs would more than likely KO Mesi early before his bad stamina has a chance to kick in.
sthomas
12-30-2007, 01:20 PM
I hope he retires. He's a tragedy waiting to happen when he faces somone skillfull and powerful.
RealIzm
12-30-2007, 01:53 PM
He's looked better lately in his comeback, but it's time to step it up against a next level opponent, someone like a Robert Hawkins or Taurus Sykes. His last fight was a first round ko of not-so-good Shannon Miller.

I think Mesi has a chance to still make some $ IF he can get re-instated in NY state. At 34, he better hope it happens soon.Does anyone else realize that He can fight anywhere else in the world for big money?? Do I need to remind people that the top fighters in the HW division are Soviet mostly all of which fight out of Germany?? Fucking dumb Americans not able to look outside their very small box:-(
uppa kut
12-30-2007, 02:05 PM
It's over for Joe. He would make an excellent commentator.
diehard
12-31-2007, 08:42 PM
Mesi vs Holyfield? Both are in the same situation.
rodney
12-31-2007, 11:32 PM
Mesi vs Holyfield? Both are in the same situation.

Holifield would kill Mesi.
Mesi is done.
No chance against anybody in the top 20-30.
Can still make money fighting bums.
Probably break Marciano's record.
Plenty of suckers still out there that will pay to watch.
Lots of Waaps in Buffalo.
dan-b
01-01-2008, 06:48 AM
I hope he retires. He's a tragedy waiting to happen when he faces somone skillfull and powerful.

Totally agree. Theres nothing we can do about the likes of Yo Sam Choi but Mesi has already suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Lets say he suffers another & dies, it would give the anti boxing brigade all the ammunition they need nevermind the heart ache it would cause his family.
Dorfmeister
01-01-2008, 08:51 AM
I don't know if people get the right picture but Joe Mesi suffered two subdural hematomas and has a chance of suffering a fatal brain damage if he takes that big punch heavyweights are likely to produce. He is allowed to fight on Rhode Island, Arkansas, West Virginia, Quebec and Puerto Rico and denied a license in California, New York, Nevada and New Jersey. Promoter Jimmy Burchfield from Rhode Island and the so-called physicians he bought are those kind of creepy things that feed on human blood and should all be investigated to full extent.
dan-b
01-01-2008, 08:57 AM
I don't know if people get the right picture but Joe Mesi suffered two subdural hematomas and has a chance of suffering a fatal brain damage if he takes that big punch heavyweights are likely to produce. He is allowed to fight on Rhode Island, Arkansas, West Virginia, Quebec and Puerto Rico and denied a license in California, New York, Nevada and New Jersey. Promoter Jimmy Burchfield from Rhode Island and the so-called physicians he bought are those kind of creepy things that feed on human blood and should all be investigated to full extent.

Yes didnt he suffer a second one whilst moving a piece of furniture for a friend? I found that more concerning than the one he suffered in the ring because it suggests there is still a vulnerability there.
Betty Swollocks
01-01-2008, 09:06 AM
he's one of the best heavies around. The brain bleeding is a concern though.
He's unbeaten and with some good wins.
dan-b
01-01-2008, 09:23 AM
he's one of the best heavies around. The brain bleeding is a concern though.
He's unbeaten and with some good wins.

I think we have to consider the pre Jirov fight Mesi a different prospect to the one we have today. It's a major concern, I just watched video footage of the Yo-Sam Choi aftermath. We really don't need that happening again, especially to a fighter who has had severe warnings.
Dorfmeister
01-01-2008, 11:38 AM
Yes didnt he suffer a second one whilst moving a piece of furniture for a friend? I found that more concerning than the one he suffered in the ring because it suggests there is still a vulnerability there.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission said it believes he sustained at least one subdural hematoma (cerebral hemorrhage, the major cause of ring deaths and the policy is to issue lifetime ban) - and that is different from an epidural hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin), causing a grotesque, baseball-sized welt over Rahman's left eye against Holyfield. Five MRI reports obtained by The Buffalo News state Mesi suffered at least three subdural hematomas and Nevada boxing officials have accused Mesi of making false statements about his health.
pjo479
01-01-2008, 11:42 AM
who gives a shit where joe mesi is ..
dan-b
01-01-2008, 12:48 PM
The Nevada State Athletic Commission said it believes he sustained at least one subdural hematoma (cerebral hemorrhage, the major cause of ring deaths and the policy is to issue lifetime ban) - and that is different from an epidural hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin), causing a grotesque, baseball-sized welt over Rahman's left eye against Holyfield. Five MRI reports obtained by The Buffalo News state Mesi suffered at least three subdural hematomas and Nevada boxing officials have accused Mesi of making false statements about his health.

If that is true then it's extremely concerning. How can his father still be encouraging him to fight?

who gives a shit where joe mesi is ..

I care more about his whereabouts than having to read pointless one liners from idiots who have nothing more insightful to say.
pjo479
01-01-2008, 01:01 PM
If that is true then it's extremely concerning. How can his father still be encouraging him to fight?



I care more about his whereabouts than having to read pointless one liners from idiots who have nothing more insightful to say.

what are you his fucking family or something . you care more about his whereabouts . gimmie a break guy .. i write how i see it who gives a shit where joe mesi is. what is he going to make a comeback and get his brains knocked loose. nuff said. i dont wanna see the guy hurt either so jump off my sack :p
dan-b
01-01-2008, 01:40 PM
what are you his fucking family or something . you care more about his whereabouts . gimmie a break guy .. i write how i see it who gives a shit where joe mesi is. what is he going to make a comeback and get his brains knocked loose. nuff said. i dont wanna see the guy hurt either so jump off my sack :p

Susrprisingly enough no, I am not his family. I just don't understand why people like you chime in with moronic one liners like that apart from to try & get a cheap laugh.

i write how i see it

Thats an interesting quote. Besides the obvious grammatical flaws you saying "who gives a shit where joe mesi is .." is surely an expression of how you feel about the situation as opposed to anything you have actually witnessed.

I await your moronic, expletive filled retort with bated breath.
rodney
01-01-2008, 06:15 PM
he's one of the best heavies around. The brain bleeding is a concern though.
He's unbeaten and with some good wins.

Since Jirov --- Joe Mesi does not have any good wins.
He is being fed tomato cans and even some of them gave him a hard time.
You fight tomato cans --- you become one.
Besides Joe Mesi was never championship material.
It appears that his people were trying to find a contender to beat so that they cna buy a title shot over one of the easier guys.
If this happensl, then he will be brutally destroyed and it would be Joe Mesi's last fight.
Now on the other hand, he go on fighting tomato cans, make lots of money and even break Marciano's record.