Between 1989-1991 Jackson looked great, and, McCallum (who was quite a bit older) was starting to slow down. It would have been an intriguing fight. Maybe a slight edge to McCallum. But, frankly, none of the other titlists wanted any part of Jackson at that time. It was not until a few years later that a young, hungry McClellan finally stepped up to the plate.
I don't think too much changes. McCallum was always technically better, and his solid defence and granite chin negates Jackson's biggest asset.
I give Jackson a real chance.....I think JJ"s boxing attributes have become overshadowed with the sands of time and the misconception he was a brawler. He was a master chess player.......by that I mean he wasn't the kind of fella who was gonna dance and jab...but he knew how to maximise his biggest asset....power...by finding that 1 Chink In the armour...that 1 opening and BOOM.......most guys didn't have that eye...that fighting brain to spot that 1 weakness.....no one at that point had done it to Graham or norris.....both were outboxing him.....or so they thought...but for sure Jackson played possum...he was a master at it.....not even sugar rays could conjure that 1 second moment vs norris At light mw from beating in chul back,buster Drayton to dejesus to Terry norris each one of those title fights ended by one single punch...... Thats a helluva thing....... than the Graham one punch knockout over a defensive master. Mccallum was hurt by Don Curry and Milton Mcrory was bouncing shots off his face for 7 rounds.....with JJ he would maximise such openings despite Mccallums great chin. I predict Jackson knocks Mccallum out in 6
McCallum beats Jackson 10/10. Only advantage Jackson had was power and McCallum neutralizes that with a granite chin
