Prime James Tony vs Joe Calzaghe? MW

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Greb & Papke 707, Jun 23, 2026.


Page 1 of 3
  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

    703
    677
    Apr 9, 2019
    I'll be the first to say that James is super underrated, and that I usually pick him in theory.. however, Joe is an amazing fighter that unfortunately gets hit with the fact that he was avoided and his two best wins were past it...who wins this at SMW?
     
    Last edited: Jun 24, 2026
    Greb & Papke 707, Jun 23, 2026
    Greb & Papke 707, Jun 23, 2026
    #1
  2. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

    58,361
    13,462
    Jul 28, 2009
    "Omnia vindcit amor."

    ~James Tony! Toni! Toné!
     
    Boxed Ears, Jun 23, 2026
    Boxed Ears, Jun 23, 2026
    #2
  3. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

    66,051
    86,902
    Aug 21, 2012
    Calzaghe dies of dehydration making 160.

    Assuming that he managed to somehow make the weight in any sort of good fighting trim, his stamina and workrate would be a major problem for Toney. Like Tiberi on steroids. I'd fancy him on points.
     
    BCS8, Jun 23, 2026
    BCS8, Jun 23, 2026
    #3
    ikrasevic, zadfrak and Greg Price99 like this.
  4. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,912
    4,661
    Jul 14, 2009
    Did Calzaghe ever fought at 160?
     
    THE BLADE 2, Jun 24, 2026
    THE BLADE 2, Jun 24, 2026
    #4
    BCS8 likes this.
  5. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,857
    11,164
    Mar 7, 2012
    It would have had to have happened at SMW.


    Who avoided Joe?

    Ottke.

    Nobody else really.


    James would have been the favourite.
     
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    #5
  6. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

    66,051
    86,902
    Aug 21, 2012
    Toney took on every hamburger that came his way
     
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    #6
    JohnThomas1 and Fergy like this.
  7. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,022
    305
    Feb 14, 2014
    Not since he was an amateur.
     
    2piece, Jun 24, 2026
    2piece, Jun 24, 2026
    #7
    Greg Price99 likes this.
  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    32,078
    40,034
    Jan 8, 2017
    At SM Joe gets a split decision
     
    Fergy, Jun 24, 2026
    Fergy, Jun 24, 2026
    #8
    Greg Price99 and BCS8 like this.
  9. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

    66,051
    86,902
    Aug 21, 2012
    Super Joe is Toney's daddy's daddy ;)
     
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    #9
    Fergy likes this.
  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    32,078
    40,034
    Jan 8, 2017
    Naughty :p
     
    Fergy, Jun 24, 2026
    Fergy, Jun 24, 2026
    #10
    BCS8 likes this.
  11. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,912
    4,661
    Jul 14, 2009
    At SM I see Toney winning a decision. Better skills. Joe leaves himself open for counters.
     
    THE BLADE 2, Jun 24, 2026
    THE BLADE 2, Jun 24, 2026
    #11
    wutang, Reallymakesmethink and Loudon like this.
  12. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,857
    11,164
    Mar 7, 2012
    As well as opponents that Joe could only have dreamt of fighting.
     
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    #12
    greynotsoold likes this.
  13. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

    66,051
    86,902
    Aug 21, 2012
    This content is protected
     
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    BCS8, Jun 24, 2026
    #13
    ikrasevic likes this.
  14. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,857
    11,164
    Mar 7, 2012
    As predictable as the sun coming up in the morning.

    If only he didn’t have his fear of flying when Roy was still prime.
     
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    Loudon, Jun 24, 2026
    #14
    KO_King likes this.
  15. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

    703
    677
    Apr 9, 2019
    You know what, you're correct, Ill change it to 168
     
    Greb & Papke 707, Jun 24, 2026
    Greb & Papke 707, Jun 24, 2026
    #15
    BCS8 likes this.
Page 1 of 3