View Full Version : Calzaghe/Kessler height and reach thread
PrideOfWales
07-09-2007, 10:08 PM
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The photo is pretty interesting. No, I'm not talking about Kessler's rapidly receding hairline but it looks like Calzaghe is at least 2 inches taller (ignore the cap, it's all in the eyes). Now I just assumed that Kessler was a little bit taller but the photo reveals the opposite unless Joe's standing on a Yellow pages.
Boxrec states that JC's reach is 73”
Boxrec states that MK's reach is 73”
Calzaghe has had no issues whatsoever with guys being taller, stronger and longer reach - in fact he's excelled against these types and got sloppy against shorter guys like Reid and Bika.
Calzaghe is about 6'2-3. All of Frank ******s guys are listed on boxrec as shorter than they are in all reality. The weird thing with Calzaghe is that he actually has really short arms for his height. The weirdest example of this was the Lacy fight, Lacy was about 5 inches shorter and had a 3 inch longer reach.
BigReg
07-09-2007, 10:13 PM
You can't see what type of shoes they're wearing, or whether or not they're standing on a slanted surface, so it's impossible to really tell who's taller from the picture. Regardless, I'm really looking foward to this fight
deram
07-09-2007, 10:21 PM
It is a well-known fact that Joe is listed wrong in Boxrec. However, as far as I have heard from people that saw them together when Joe was in Copenhagen they are equal in height. From the picture it looks like Joe is taller. I definitely think Joe is either taller or they are the same. Either way it should not matter much as neither will have physical advantages worth mentioning.
PrideOfWales
07-09-2007, 10:26 PM
History has shown that Joe's best performances have been against Mitchell (taller, stronger), Lacy (bodybuilder!), Veit (taller) - he seems to be more up for it when there's a physical challenge of the other guy is in some way bigger. I don't see this with Kessler - this is why Kessler starts favourite for this fight.
justaboxingfan
07-09-2007, 10:27 PM
That photo gets me fired up, they're both smiling and seem to be friends outside the ring, and that usually means it'll be an intense match.
Rollo
07-09-2007, 10:28 PM
History has shown that Joe's best performances have been against Mitchell (taller, stronger), Lacy (bodybuilder!), Veit (taller) - he seems to be more up for it when there's a physical challenge of the other guy is in some way bigger. I don't see this with Kessler - this is why Kessler starts favourite for this fight.
Are you serious?
dragosuhail
07-10-2007, 12:29 AM
also remember when kessler posed with mundine who is a shorty he slouches forward so much he was almost eye to eye. in this photo kessler looks like he is leaning towards joe a bit while joe is standing more or less straight up.
another thing you gotta remember about photos is the optical distortions. if the photo is taken more to one side than the other, the person closest to the camera (even slightly closer) tends to look bigger, longer etc.
anyway it's a minimal difference in height reach and i still reckon it will come down to age and wear n tear (on joe's hands) in this one.
deram
07-10-2007, 01:21 AM
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The photo is pretty interesting. No, I'm not talking about Kessler's rapidly receding hairline but it looks like Calzaghe is at least 2 inches taller (ignore the cap, it's all in the eyes). Now I just assumed that Kessler was a little bit taller but the photo reveals the opposite unless Joe's standing on a Yellow pages.
Boxrec states that JC's reach is 73?
Boxrec states that MK's reach is 73?
Calzaghe has had no issues whatsoever with guys being taller, stronger and longer reach - in fact he's excelled against these types and got sloppy against shorter guys like Reid and Bika.
:rofl :rofl
the photo is just angles.
calzaghe is about 6.1 and kessler might be a cm taller , but there will not be much in it.
it is clear that when calzaghe has been matched against 5.10-5.11 fighters in the past he was always inches taller than what he is listed at.
but some people take them as gospel.
hudson said he would favour taylor over calzaghe because he was the bigger and taller man.
calzaghe was a lot smaller than veit , but then again veit is nearly 6.4.
Martini643
07-10-2007, 02:40 AM
calzaghe is about 6'1 1/2
kessler is around 6'0
an inch wont make that much of a difference given their styles
DanePugilist
07-10-2007, 02:44 AM
He is standing on Frank ****** - or a pile of money.
DanePugilist
07-10-2007, 03:09 AM
Calzaghe is about 6'2-3. All of Frank ******s guys are listed on boxrec as shorter than they are in all reality. The weird thing with Calzaghe is that he actually has really short arms for his height. The weirdest example of this was the Lacy fight, Lacy was about 5 inches shorter and had a 3 inch longer reach.Maybe Lacy has long arms for his size? Considering they have about the same measures.
Faetter_BR
07-10-2007, 03:16 AM
Kessler is bending his neck - if he stood up strait I think they would be pretty much even in height.
I don't think it will have any bearing on the result - I think their boxing skills will be the desicive factor ;)
Jens S
07-10-2007, 04:17 AM
Funny how one photo can make people talk. Manfredo is 5"9. Sure Calzaghe is 6"2:
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They are pretty much the same... But wait. Look! Calzaghe IS 6"2:
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Or is it just a ventriloquist puppet on his arm?
WAAAAIIIIT A MINUTE:
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The guy is only twice the size of a chicken. What a laugh! Two feet tall!!!
NOOOOO! Now he is f*cking tall again??? He is a giant.
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What??? Now the guy is just four inch tall??? Is he bleeping David Copperfield? This is too much!!! I'm outta here!
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Or wait, wait... follow my drift. Maybe, just maybe they have made doubles of him. Just like Saddam Hussein did. They are all over Britain to promote the fights. But then again: why make him in different sizes and who is the little guy? And which one will face Kessler? Somebody: HELP!
Jens
The photo means nothing. Kessler seems to enjoy stooping when posing for photos. Here he is with tiny Marcus Beyer:
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OMG Beyer is Kessler's height! Right? But then Kessler straightens up just a little (still stooped over though):
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So I wouldn't look too much into any photos where you cannot see a guy's entire body (including his shoes). In the ring Kessler will be the bigger man, that much is certain.
Dude, are you retarded?
Look at how taller Mikkel's shoulders are compared to Beyers.. You can see the obvious height difference in both pictures.
Were you here for the Kessler-Beyer weigh-in thread? We had many posters stating exactly what I had just paraphrased. And I am no retard, hence you don't find me arguing with the mentally impaired on ESB (ie: you). :smooch
Decebal
07-10-2007, 05:13 AM
Funny how one photo can make people talk. Manfredo is 5"9. Sure Calzaghe is 6"2:
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They are pretty much the same... But wait. Look! Calzaghe IS 6"2:
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Or is it just a ventriloquist puppet on his arm?
WAAAAIIIIT A MINUTE:
[Only registered and activated users can see links] 048M89M90M74M69M61M%29/Calzaghe25.jpg[Only registered and activated users can see links] 048M89M90M74M69M61M%29/Calzaghe25.jpg[Only registered and activated users can see links]
The guy is only twice the size of a chicken. What a laugh! Two feet tall!!!
NOOOOO! Now he is f*cking tall again??? He is a giant.
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
What??? Now the guy is just four inch tall??? Is he bleeping David Copperfield? This is too much!!! I'm outta here!
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
Or wait, wait... follow my drift. Maybe, just maybe they have made doubles of him. Just like Saddam Hussein did. They are all over Britain to promote the fights. But then again: why make him in different sizes and who is the little guy? And which one will face Kessler? Somebody: HELP!
Jens
:rofl Precisely, it's all angles, how straight they stand, whether they bend their neck...etc. Nicely made point!
Decebal
07-10-2007, 05:18 AM
What is certain is that JC grows a better 'tache!
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maciek4
07-10-2007, 05:34 AM
Calzaghe is about 6'2-3. All of Frank ******s guys are listed on boxrec as shorter than they are in all reality. The weird thing with Calzaghe is that he actually has really short arms for his height. The weirdest example of this was the Lacy fight, Lacy was about 5 inches shorter and had a 3 inch longer reach.
Calzaghe is 6'1 73" reach, same as Kessler, Jeff Lacy has 74" reach.
maciek4
07-10-2007, 05:36 AM
Kessler is going to win this fight.
justaboxingfan
07-10-2007, 08:32 AM
Kessler is going to win this fight.
Way to keep it straight:patsch you just started an avalance of insults and stupid rebuttals that'll clog this thread and run it into the ground.
China_hand_Joe
07-10-2007, 11:36 AM
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Decebal
07-10-2007, 11:40 AM
Who would photo-shop grey hairs into a photo of Joe Calzaghe?
Clearly, a malicious Calzaghe hater!:lol:
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