I don't like Mundine but this was one of his best fights, and Kessler was a beast, but Mundine stood toe to toe with him and out punched him on many occasions. Kessler definitely was not expecting a tough fight like this. If Mundine didn't listen to the hype of Kessler before this fight, I believe if Mundine was not in such awe of Kessler, this is a fight he could have won..
Anthony Mundine's fights are always good from the point of view of boxing fans, as he has such an exciting, edge of the seat fighting style, hands down, and pushing the limits, using footwork, advanced defencive tactics and techniques, and blistering hand speed in his combinations and counters, to take it to absolutely anyone that he goes into the ring against. I have definitely become a big fan upon going back over his career and fights. Big respect, Anthony "The Man" Mundine, and for all of the up and coming, and former, Indigenous Australian boxers. A massive talent pool that I have witnessed firsthand during my many years in that incredible country. I hope that Anthony attains victory against Jeff Horn in the imminent bout coming up a little later on this week, also.
Watching this fight through in slow motion/quarter speed, truly does make one realise just how many of Mikkel Kessler's punches missed or were rolled with and/or blocked. It was only upon actually doing so, and watching closely throughout, that the reasons for any controversy become a lot clearer. I encourage anyone to try it for themselves, with an open mind, and see what they think.
Mundine was not robbed , his punch output wasn't sufficient , even if Kesslers shots weren't landing clean he was dictating the pattern of the fight and making Mundine retreat often
Kessler was the best SMW in the world at this point in time. Him and Calzaghe took turns being the best depending on injuries and form for several years. Then after Calzaghe retired Kessler was undoubtedly the best until he lost to Ward and from then Ward was the best SMW. So for my money this was the closest Mundine ever came to the pointy end of boxing. Very good performance from Anthony. I had it the same as the Japanese judge and the Australian commentators (around 117-113).
no controversy kessler won this fight without a doubt. good effort from mundine but he just didnt throw enuf punches ..n both fighters had good movement kessler made mundine miss as much as mundine made him miss n good on him for comming all the way to australia to fight mundine.. good fight but kessler was too good n one of the most underated fighters of that era none of the yanks wanted to fight him ..
Mundine showed no respect to the champion , bragging that he was going to take his title . Kesslers response was the perfect response " Just try and take it N....r "
@@shawnmichaellewis1958 yep, probably best Aussie after kosyta till..?! Slick, used Philly shell but happy to milk Aussie market & not test himself overseas
Anthony you had to beat otke,green,beyer,kessler,calzaghe &jones! And stay undefeated for 10years ! Then you would have been recognized as australias greatest ever boxer!
had the first, 9th and 12th to mundine 3rd was 50/50 but i gave it to kessler mundine just didnt do much, mostly just on the back foot 90% of the time with a few flurries good effort though but Kessler was a pretty solid fighter
@@martincarstensen8527 deadly serious, even Mundine gave Kessler full credits for taking him to task. He was disappointing naturally but respected the win by Kessler
I wonder why Mundine dont get several warnings for his constant bending over often very long and mutch time - so M. Kessler cant hit him - only in Mundines bag and thats not legal - it ruins the fight a littel - but it shows that Mundine think hee has to back of / M. Kessler is for strong and good for Mundine, he feel outboxed. Also the littel episode afther the clok, Where Mundine dont stop. Caunt the times Mundine is in the ropes and make serius holes in the air / panic attacs with almost 0 result than M.K. score 1 ore 2 points.
Anthony you had to beat otke,green,beyer,kessler, calzaghe &jones! and stay undefeated for 10years ! Then you would have been recognized as australias greatest ever boxer
@@dominicharrington5967 well I'm going to have a guess and say this Anne Shaw isn't a professional boxer. You don't have to be a professional boxer to see when someone is outclassed.
One of mundines greatest performances even in a loss. I was at Nerang rsl in 2004 and scored it 116-112 and 17 years later I scored it 116-112 again
Very decent fight, good showing from both men. I appreciated the lack of BS from Mundine in the post-fight interview.
the best jab of any Australian boxer period 👊🇭🇲
I don't like Mundine but this was one of his best fights, and Kessler was a beast, but Mundine stood toe to toe with him and out punched him on many occasions. Kessler definitely was not expecting a tough fight like this. If Mundine didn't listen to the hype of Kessler before this fight, I believe if Mundine was not in such awe of Kessler, this is a fight he could have won..
Agree. If Mundine had been more active and confident he would have won this fight. He was very good in his prime.
Anthony Mundine's fights are always good from the point of view of boxing fans, as he has such an exciting, edge of the seat fighting style, hands down, and pushing the limits, using footwork, advanced defencive tactics and techniques, and blistering hand speed in his combinations and counters, to take it to absolutely anyone that he goes into the ring against.
I have definitely become a big fan upon going back over his career and fights.
Big respect, Anthony "The Man" Mundine, and for all of the up and coming, and former, Indigenous Australian boxers. A massive talent pool that I have witnessed firsthand during my many years in that incredible country.
I hope that Anthony attains victory against Jeff Horn in the imminent bout coming up a little later on this week, also.
Joe Calzaghe would have kicked Mundine's arse.
Horn fight went 20 seconds lol. Mundine was super talented at peak tho
the highlight of Mundines career!!
Michael iij bn ..h
100% 👊🇭🇲
Watching this fight through in slow motion/quarter speed, truly does make one realise just how many of Mikkel Kessler's punches missed or were rolled with and/or blocked.
It was only upon actually doing so, and watching closely throughout, that the reasons for any controversy become a lot clearer.
I encourage anyone to try it for themselves, with an open mind, and see what they think.
We could watch it backwards too if you like LOL. Judges called the fight, that is how it's done. Cheers
Mundine was not robbed , his punch output wasn't sufficient , even if Kesslers shots weren't landing clean he was dictating the pattern of the fight and making Mundine retreat often
Kessler was the best SMW in the world at this point in time. Him and Calzaghe took turns being the best depending on injuries and form for several years. Then after Calzaghe retired Kessler was undoubtedly the best until he lost to Ward and from then Ward was the best SMW. So for my money this was the closest Mundine ever came to the pointy end of boxing. Very good performance from Anthony. I had it the same as the Japanese judge and the Australian commentators (around 117-113).
Joe Calzaghe beat Kessler, he wasn't the best SMW.
@@hardtoke That's not what I wrote.
I would of love to seen Anthony fighting pro at 20.
*have
I don't think it matters ! He wouldn't have taken on calzaque or Jones at 20
no controversy kessler won this fight without a doubt. good effort from mundine but he just didnt throw enuf punches ..n both fighters had good movement kessler made mundine miss as much as mundine made him miss n good on him for comming all the way to australia to fight mundine.. good fight but kessler was too good n one of the most underated fighters of that era none of the yanks wanted to fight him ..
Mundine showed no respect to the champion , bragging that he was going to take his title . Kesslers response was the perfect response " Just try and take it N....r "
This was Mundines best fight ever
Shame he finished with 11 losses on his boxrec because he was much better than that
Those losses were just big paydays
@@MeMe-td1ye some of those losses were 🤔 when Garth Woods Beat him 😂😂😂
@@shawnmichaellewis1958 yeah, that was 2010. Horn fight etc he just got in ring for cheque
@@MeMe-td1ye choc was good
@@shawnmichaellewis1958 yep, probably best Aussie after kosyta till..?! Slick, used Philly shell but happy to milk Aussie market & not test himself overseas
Great fight - but the audio sucks
Do you have Jorge Linares vs Nihito Arakawa fight? Wondered if you have that one, couldn't find it anywhere
I didn't but luckily I was able to find a copy on a site. It's up on my channel now
Where did Thomas go?
Anthony you had to beat otke,green,beyer,kessler,calzaghe &jones! And stay undefeated for 10years ! Then you would have been recognized as australias greatest ever boxer!
take green off that list he wasnt in the same league
mundine always wears his shorts and cup guard almost up to his chest
had the first, 9th and 12th to mundine 3rd was 50/50 but i gave it to kessler
mundine just didnt do much, mostly just on the back foot 90% of the time with a few flurries
good effort though but Kessler was a pretty solid fighter
Mundine didn't back himself. He could have won this.
Kessler won fair and square. No controversy at all
Did anyone ever say there was a controversy?
@@mysty0 Are you serious?
@@martincarstensen8527 deadly serious, even Mundine gave Kessler full credits for taking him to task. He was disappointing naturally but respected the win by Kessler
Only 286 people in the ring at the end. Could fit more.
31:21 says it all really
Who tf reads out the boxers losses 1st?
no no 12 round is not good, its every time with kesle
I wonder why Mundine dont get several warnings for his constant bending over often very long and mutch time - so M. Kessler cant hit him - only in Mundines bag and thats not legal - it ruins the fight a littel - but it shows that Mundine think hee has to back of / M. Kessler is for strong and good for Mundine, he feel outboxed. Also the littel episode afther the clok, Where Mundine dont stop. Caunt the times Mundine is in the ropes and make serius holes in the air / panic attacs with almost 0 result than M.K. score 1 ore 2 points.
U don't make sense fuck Witt
As an Australian I love it when mundane loses haha
he's a muslim...I'm atheist.
Kessler would have beaten michael zerafa and jeff horn easily, probable would have beaten the same version of pacquio that fought horn too.
Such biased commentary Kessler won by like 6 rounds clearly
116-112 Kessler
Anthony you had to beat otke,green,beyer,kessler, calzaghe &jones! and stay undefeated for 10years ! Then you would have been recognized as australias greatest ever boxer
Mundine a good boxer,lmao,lol
He keeps motioning Kessler to hit him on the chin...
Mundine never won a legitimate world title! All interim rubbish!
Mundine was handed a title nothing more nothing less . When he opened his big yap about 9/11 , that title was stripped from him
Not in the same class as Kessler
Hop in the ring cockhead
@@dominicharrington5967 well I'm going to have a guess and say this Anne Shaw isn't a professional boxer. You don't have to be a professional boxer to see when someone is outclassed.