Calzaghe got dropped by an almost 50 year old RJJ?

Yawn.

People forgetting Calzaghe was what, 37? Himself...

 

It was a forearm that connected.

 

It was a wrist punch from a 38 yr old Jones.

 

Who was at his peak ,did we forget that as well :think

 

calzaghe wasnt shot to sh4t like jones.

 

joe calzaghe is only fighter in history to beat both Hopkins and jones

 

Actually the first time I saw him was against Reid then back tracked prior and then continued on ..And I never thought or said Jeff was going to be the next big thing ,hell I picked Joe to beat him based on Lacy's performance against Sheika before he fought Joe .I actually thought Sheika should have won ..He made Jeff look like an amateur !

 

This is obviously a trolling thread but I tend to agree.

Watson, Eubank, Benn, Jones, Hopkins, Toney & Mclellan in their prime all beat Calzaghe in his prime. Even today's top two in Ward and Froch at their best beat him also.

There is no denying Calzaghe had a fairly complete skill set which enabled him to outpoint a lot of opponents, but he didn't have the physical advantages to stand up to a war against any of the above opponents in their prime - nor has he proved himself in such a fight IMO; Lacy was completely overrated for instance. Calzaghe's best result was against Kessler, but even then he was on the canvas - someone like Froch would have overwhelmed him in this situation IMO.

Mcellan in particular is an interesting reference - there is absolutely no chance Calzaghe wins that fight...

 

Calzaghe is the only opponent Hopkins has knocked down in ten years.

 

I thought it was an elbow too.... sure the **** wasnt a punch, lets talk about what happened for the rest of that fight..... I am sure the TS doesnt want to talk about round 2 and on

 

Roy hit Joe with his wrist, completely by accident. Probably a good thing for Joe too, had Roy connected with his knuckles, it might have been lights out. Prime Roy was not gunshy, had better reflexes, just shows you how dangerous Roy was, not only to Calzaghe but anyone.

 

What about Joe v Mike Mccallum? Or is the bodysnatcher too far past his best at 168?