You cant base your argument on Zanes fight against Vin. I mean do you honestly think that Kell could have beaten Vin in a fight at the time she fought Zane. I dont. I think that Zane and Kell were very closely matched.
Oh, I'm not. I'm using it as a reference. And I don't think Kell would've beat Vin.
My main argument is the Atium. Zane isn't used to opponents on an even turf with him with that metal. That's why he was able to do so well against Vin in their fight. I don't think he's come across many Mistborns. He's always had the advantage in a fight because he's been able to see a bit into the future. I'm betting a good amount of his prowess came from his burning Atium constantly.
That doesn't mean he wasn't a good fighter. Obviously he was. But he relied on Atium WAY too much. Imagine him in a fight where he doesn't have that advantage. He doesn't know what his opponent's going to do. I seriously doubt he's ever come up against that.
I'm not saying Kell would whoop him. It would be one
intense fight, but ultimately Kell would win.