08-06-2015, 12:52 PM
Good questions Sham.... Kali has come a long way since the days of fighting out of Glen Youth Boxing Club and then Avondale with the Raeli's. Kali was a dedicated student of boxing from a young age and fought some real battles in the amateurs. But he never really came to fruition until he turned Pro and went to Australia.
Kali (in the late 90's early 2000's) was a big man at the time and used his height and reach very well. he climbed the rankings of the HW division and as we all know got the title shot he deserved. The decision was controversial but that's boxing.
Kali surprised me how easily he took care of Shane Cameron. He proved to me he is know push over even at 45 and is a whiley old pug who isn't finished just yet.
JP is probably a better all round boxer than Kali, but Kali has that experience that you just can't buy!! Kali has a punches chance if he's able to last more than 5 or so rounds.
Win or lose for Kali is really irrelevant for his next steps in his life. Its now about showing NZ (and Aussie I guess) that he really was a great fighter.
Kali (in the late 90's early 2000's) was a big man at the time and used his height and reach very well. he climbed the rankings of the HW division and as we all know got the title shot he deserved. The decision was controversial but that's boxing.
Kali surprised me how easily he took care of Shane Cameron. He proved to me he is know push over even at 45 and is a whiley old pug who isn't finished just yet.
JP is probably a better all round boxer than Kali, but Kali has that experience that you just can't buy!! Kali has a punches chance if he's able to last more than 5 or so rounds.
Win or lose for Kali is really irrelevant for his next steps in his life. Its now about showing NZ (and Aussie I guess) that he really was a great fighter.