Herol Graham vs Joe Calzaghe prime for prime

I do not see how Graham could win at 168.

Calzaghe to slowly dismantle him, the fight being one sided by the middle rounds.

Calzaghe TKO13 (leading 8-4 on the cards going into the 13th).

 

It's well documented that I think Graham would have the measure of Eubank, Benn, Collins etc....

But Calzaghe beats him. His speed and workrate would be too much for Graham, who loses by UD. Around 8-4 I'd say...

 

Not sure how Graham compares to any of the other British fighters of his era.

Nigel Benn

This would have been a great contest, with one guy charging forward relentlessly and the other using the full area of the ring to keep his opponent off with his jab. Graham isn't one capable of taking a great deal of punishment, therefore a 'Watson-esque' schooling isn't on the cards, but Graham is capable of outboxing Benn to a UD, and possible late stoppage once Benn got frustrated. Benn has massive power, and Graham wasn't exactly iron-chinned, so a blowout is a possibility.

Chris Eubank

Having read Johnny Nelson's book, it is clear that Eubank and Graham did a fair amount of sparring together, with each enjoying the upper hand on occasion. Prior to the second Watson fight, Eubank IMO was a machine, capable of making opponents look silly and having the ability to finish them off - backed up by a granite chin. Graham wasn't too dissimilar in this respect (stylewise totally different) but was lacking in the chin department. I see a bit of a chess match.

Steve Collins

Having seen very little of Collins, and ignoring his victories over Benn and Eubank, who were both past their peak, the only comparison I can make is their respective duels with Mike McCallum. Herol was a low blow away from winning, whilst Steve lost a UD.

I haven't seen anything of Michael Watson, other than the Benn and Eubank II fights, so cannot really comment.