Joe Mesi looks to fight Brian Minto in October

[DaveHolmes]

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MESI RETURNS, AIMING FOR MINTO MATCH
By David Staba

Joe Mesi's next opponent hadn't been finalized at press time, but whoever winds up in the opposite corner July 27 in Chester, W. Va., will be less important to the unbeaten Tonawanda heavyweight's future than another boxer on the same card.

Brian Minto is also scheduled to face a knockout-victim-to-be-named that evening at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort, where Mesi pounded George Linberger into submission in less than two minutes back in February. Assuming Mesi and Minto win, the two will likely be matched for an October fight at the same venue.

Minto, a native of Butler, Pa., built a 27-2 record, with 16 of the wins coming by way of knockout, against largely nondescript opposition. One of the losses came in his last fight, a 12-round decision against veteran fringe contender Luan Krasniqi in Stuttgart, Germany, in March.

Minto is best known for his July 2004 war with Vinnie Maddalone. Minto was down in the first round and trailing badly on all three judges' scorecards before rallying to score a final-round knockout.

[emanuel_augustus]

Minto is a bum, although it's a good step for Mesi. Whether you think he should fight or not, Mesi looked by far in his best comeback shape against Linberger.

I hate to say it, but if he can hold that kind of conditioning, he can be a serious contender again within a year.

Provided he's moved correctly, of course.

But, I will say that this West Virginia thing is troubling. I can't see Mesi's career going too far if he can't get licensed in a real commission state.

[emanuel_augustus]

Minto is a bum, although it's a good step for Mesi. Whether you think he should fight or not, Mesi looked by far in his best comeback shape against Linberger.

I hate to say it, but if he can hold that kind of conditioning, he can be a serious contender again within a year.

Provided he's moved correctly, of course.

But, I will say that this West Virginia thing is troubling. I can't see Mesi's career going too far if he can't get licensed in a real commission state.

[Vincent Gottschalk]

This is great news Minto will be a real test for Baby Joe:happy

[Rawdawg]

Mesi's people must realize the time to get back into NY is soon or else, he'll be doing side-shows like this until he gives up.

[diamondDave]

Baby Joe is going to ko this guy. Minto is a decent fighter and aggressive, but he does not have the size for the division. And Mesi may even hit harder than Krasniqi who nearly koed him.

[Stinky gloves]

by by Mesi

[BobDigi5060]

Its an improvment.

[rodney]

You fight bums --- you become one.
Minto is a bum.
I think Mesi is a bigger bum.
If they fight.
Minto wins.

[hacim419]

I'll take Minto in a tough one.

[WhataRock]

I reckon its an even matchup.
Mesi hasnt looked good since the comeback and I dont think he will ever regain that form he once had.

Minto went from a club fighter to going the rounds with Krasniqi.
He isnt very good but dangerous for Mesi, a good fight to gauge where Mesi is at.

[Sputnik44]

Mesi should fight Wlad it's really the only fight that makes sense

Baby Joe is an undefeated future champion with all the tools and skill to destroy Wlad I mean lets be serious Mesi has more power more speed and has fought much better opponents if it weren't for politics he would have unified the titles long ago...

Here begins the Mesi express he is the almighty savior of Boxing and will lead this sport into an unprecedented era of glory

(Just a taste of what we'll have to put up with IF he gets by Minto)

So here's rooting for Minto to beat the Baby Bitch

[Muchmoore]

Here's an example of another name HW avoiding Mighty Minto :bart

[catasyou]

Good luck with Minto Joe you gonna need it.

[mexican legend]

Mesi is overrated.

[Napoleon]

What the fuck!!!!!

This is ridiculous, Minto should be fighting other top ten fighters like himself. Not some bum.

Minto brutal first round ko.

[Muchmoore]

This is from a year ago :lol:

I bumped it up to prove to people how avoided Minto is.

[boxingwizard]

Mesi would've blown this guy out a few years ago, now he may not even beat this guy.

[Muchmoore]

Minto would of shattered this guys glass jaw within 2 minutes.

[BoxingGuru]

What the hell happened to Mesi retiring to go into politics? He said like 4 months ago he wasn't fighting anymore, the shit was on Fightnews. :patsch

This guy and his camp are freaking idiots, taking a year off during a comeback. Mesi is getting his head knocked off again.

[Heavyrighthand]

What the hell happened to Mesi retiring to go into politics? He said like 4 months ago he wasn't fighting anymore, the shit was on Fightnews. :patsch

This guy and his camp are freaking idiots, taking a year off during a comeback. Mesi is getting his head knocked off again.



THe thread is over a year old. Mesi is still pursuing politics, last I read.

But once he fails to win whatever political race he's wanting to get in on, he'll then come back to boxing in one more attempt to make something big, rich, and famous of himself. That, you can almost certainly bet on.

These guys get their egos caressed, and they get addicted to being treated like a star, and when they have to leave the sport, and the caressing stops, they can't deal with it, and will then do whatever they can to get themselves some attention again. Once he sees he won't get his ego caressed in politics, Mesi'll be back in the ring, trying to get it caressed, there.......bet on it.

[joe the great]

I like Mintos activity. That fight could go either way.

[lfsdan]

Epic club fight

[Suge Green]

Mesi would of shattered this guys glass jaw within 2 minutes.

I don't know why you bumped the thread, because Mesi is nowhere...and why are slammin' your boy in the above quote...???

[RafaelGonzal]

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[Muchmoore]

I don't know why you bumped the thread, because Mesi is nowhere...and why are slammin' your boy in the above quote...???

Thanks for mentioning it, I had a typo.

I bumped the thread to show how feared Mighty Minto is and has been for years.

[Hank]

Minto is going along well, and may be good. But why dump on Mesi to make point? Mesi won some good fights, and had carreer cut short.

[El Borracho]

This is great news Minto will be a real test for Baby Joe:happy

If Mesi is anywhere near his previous form, it'll be a short night for The Beast

[Loufatski]

Baby Joe is going to ko this guy. Minto is a decent fighter and aggressive, but he does not have the size for the division. And Mesi may even hit harder than Krasniqi who nearly koed him.

There are loonies on this forum that claim minto is the real deal... funny shite.

:patsch

[Brickhaus]

You fucking idiots. Mesi is retired and running for state congress. Check the date on the thread. MuchMoore is just being his typical pubesucker self.

[vargasfan1985]

What the fuck!!!!!

This is ridiculous, Minto should be fighting other top ten fighters like himself. Not some bum.

Minto brutal first round ko.

minto is top 100, you forgot a zero

[CHEF]

Mesi should fight Wlad it's really the only fight that makes sense

Baby Joe is an undefeated future champion with all the tools and skill to destroy Wlad I mean lets be serious Mesi has more power more speed and has fought much better opponents if it weren't for politics he would have unified the titles long ago...

Here begins the Mesi express he is the almighty savior of Boxing and will lead this sport into an unprecedented era of glory

(Just a taste of what we'll have to put up with IF he gets by Minto)

So here's rooting for Minto to beat the Baby Bitch
:huh

[401Tank]

mesi will take minto out in 3!!!

[Sweet Pea Pacquiao]

Before the injury Joe was a solid Top 10 fighter. Everyone forgets he beat Barrett and blasted TOS in 1 Round, which are not easy feats. However, after the injury he suffered in the Jirov fight, I don't think we'll ever see what he really could've been. I'm not saying he would've been undisputed world champ, but would I give a pre-hematoma Mesi a puncher's chance against a previous beltholder like Maskaev or Corrie Sanders? Sure.

[Superfuzz]

I think Mesi will take Minto to school. Mesi is a slick heavyweight. I'm pretty sure Mesi will KO Minto.

[link2296]

I think Mesi will take Minto to school. Mesi is a slick heavyweight. I'm pretty sure Mesi will KO Minto.

Although I don't think he will outbox Minto...I do think he will knock out Brinto pretty easily!!

Mesi in 3!!

[Boom_Boom]

Why are you guys saying Minto is a step-up for Mesi?

If anything, Mesi is a step-up for Minto, Id favor Minto abit heavily in this one.

[joe the great]

You fucking idiots. Mesi is retired and running for state congress. Check the date on the thread. MuchMoore is just being his typical pubesucker self.
Dang 2007.:patsch I thought maybe Mesi lost the runoff and decided to fight again.

[See Me Flow]

Garbage fight.

[Carlos Primera]

minto is underrated:yep.

[Sputnik44]

:huh

Just to clarify Chef this was written like a year ago, and it explains my frustration with the never was that is Joe Mesi... i can't stand him especially the way he claims he should be the heavyweight champion...


My comments were made to illustrate the kind of crap we will have to listen to if this guy continue's to fight, eventually he's going to die in the ring and it will be bad for boxing. Obviously Mesi would last all of 30 seconds in the ring with Wlad who I've made it clear on many occasions is my fav fighter and the best fighter in the world...

just wanted to make sure you didn't have me pegged as a Mesi nutthugger

[Sputnik44]

Before the injury Joe was a solid Top 10 fighter. Everyone forgets he beat Barrett and blasted TOS in 1 Round, which are not easy feats. However, after the injury he suffered in the Jirov fight, I don't think we'll ever see what he really could've been. I'm not saying he would've been undisputed world champ, but would I give a pre-hematoma Mesi a puncher's chance against a previous beltholder like Maskaev or Corrie Sanders? Sure.


False, he squeaked by Barret who is maybe top 20 and at the time not even that, TOS I don't give much credit to either... and any boxing fan knows mesi was out on his feet due to a huge uppercut from Jirov...

[boxingwizard]

The Minto real deal thing is a joke of course. It'd be nice if Meis had continued his comeback in the HW division, didn't look he was going anywhere though.

[Muchmoore]

You fucking idiots. Mesi is retired and running for state congress. Check the date on the thread. MuchMoore is just being his typical pubesucker self.

Are you an imbecile? I mentioned numerous times on this thread how this is from a year ago and I'm bumping it to show how terrified the division is of Mighty Minto :lol: :bart

[Muchmoore]

Garbage fight.

Pretty much. Minto would of literally killed Mesi.

[TFFP]

Minto is a fat waste of space. Honestly.

I would like to see Armannsson take on the winner of this, if there is one

[Muchmoore]

Minto is a fat waste of space. Honestly.

I would like to see Armannsson take on the winner of this, if there is one

Armannsson couldn't carry my jock strap-Brian Minto