Eubank Sr on RJJ V Calzaghe (primes)

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  1. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can see Calzaghe really frustrating Jones at times with flurries and angling off
     
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    Chris Eubank, who I liked, wouldn't go NEAR Jones at anytime in his career. I see Jones beating up JC and doing it easier then people think.
    JC was NEVER as fast as a prime Jones and that's not even debatable.
     
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    He was calling Jones out when he came out of retirement. He’d get in with anyone, proven against a young Calzaghe at very late notice and a shredded 210+lb Thompson on the night.
     
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    Even Calzaghe admitted he could beat anyone besides a Prime Roy Jones Jr
     
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    Would be interesting to ask Calzaghe now. He was humble in front of Ward saying ‘let’s say a draw’.