HBO Boxing After Dark - "Baby" Joe Mesi
What do you guys think of him?
I was watching his fight tonight on HBO, other then Roy Jones, there really isn't another Heavywheight out there with his handspeed and from the looks, his footwork is very, very well mapped out. Changes directions alot, smart, always moves away from the big punch. I'm actully kind of anxious to see him go tot he Top 10 and see where he stacks up. I watched him fight in Buffalo about a year ago, just getting started. Scored a a KO, very impressive. He's bigger, faster, and 100% improvement from then.
At 233 pounds, he's got to get in there with a Chris Byrd, or a David Tua. I can't wait to see it, maybe even a Jones/Mesi matchup. This guy definitly has the ability, I just can't wait to see how good he really is. Jones/Mesi would be an absolute dream. He lacks the experience. But I can't wait to see where he goes.
I personally don't think Lewis fights again, and Jones won't go chasing anything in the Heavywheight division that will pay him less then he can retire on. A couple more tune-ups, Mesi could eaisly take on a Byrd, or Rahman, and woulden't be an absolute suprise to win.
Dominic Quinn looks impressive too. Not as nice as Mesi though.
Last edited by Kurant; 09-28-2003 at 04:50 PM..
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