Rank Jones, Calzaghe And Hopkins In Order At Their Peak

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  1. PaulieJ'z

    PaulieJ'z Member Full Member

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    How Do You Rank Them And More Importantly Why?
     
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  2. StGeorge

    StGeorge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Level of opposition wise, Hopkins - Jones Jr - Calzaghe
    H2H competition wise - Jones Jr (Just) - Hopkins - Calzaghe
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Jones-Hopkins-Calzaghe.
     
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  4. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jones
    Hopkins
    Calzaghe



    Jones for his sublime skills,primarily

    Hopkins for his adaptability as he got older and longevity. Not lacking in skills,himself either.

    Calzaghe was indeed an excellent 168 lb man - One of the best ever,but his resume does n't quite match the other two.
     
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  5. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jones was so far ahead of the other two that there is no second
     
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  6. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well rooster, the moon must be blue tonight.

    We're in total agreement.
     
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  7. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There is only one way to rank this. First Jones, then Hopkins, then Calzaghe.
     
    Shake, Feb 1, 2014
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  8. stevo1966

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    Jones - amazing at his peak
    Hopkins - did better against Jones (first fight) than given credit for.
    Calzaghe - great champ in his own right.

    Three top fighters.
     
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  9. anton

    anton Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Jones hopkins the joe. Jones was too good in his prime . Hopkins is great. Joes run was great but he never tested himself.
     
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  10. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    This.

    Jones is the best fighter that the modern period has produced. He only escapes a higher ranking because top fighters don't face each other as often these days.
     
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  11. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jones
    Calzage
    Hopkins
     
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  12. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1. Jones


    2. Hopkins





    3. Joe
     
    Xplosive, Feb 3, 2014
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  13. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    H2H

    Roy Jones





    Joe Calzaghe
    Bernard Hopkins.

    I believe a younger more aggressive Hopkins is an easier fight for Joe, he'd win a wider decision. Roy dominates both.
     
    jc, Feb 3, 2014
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  14. Waynegrade

    Waynegrade Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great lists ! I too see it, Jones,Hopkins and Calzaghe... Jones (in his prime) was too much for both of these guys.
     
    Waynegrade, Feb 3, 2014
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  15. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    why cowardzaghe being mentioned in same sentence as atgs?
     
    HerolGee, Dec 5, 2014
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