I'm sure there have been a ton of these already but as we get closer I think we need to reconsider how much closer this fight is than people would like to admit! Conventional wisdom has Calzaghe winning a comfortable UD but IMO it would be crazy not to think Jones has a very a good puncher's chance. Please discuss any variables or opinions etc for this bout.
GTFOH.
Here's a newsflash for you: Just because you pick the underdog doesn't make him the favorite. Is that easy enough for you to comprehend?
I can't change everyones mind.
But in your own mind, If someone picks Jones to win, and he does win then hows that an upset in their own mind??????????????
Can I bump this topic when Calzaghe knocks Jones out? For all the people thinking this will be a competitive fight.
I think Roy can make it a little competitive in the beginning. I also think Roy withstands Joes arsneal, But at the end Roy will lose by a wide margin. The time is for Calzaghe.
Among people who have followed boxing for decades, Calzaghe is the favourite. Among NSB posters, many of whom have been watching boxing since last week, that isn't the case.
Your post may (or may not) explain why the people on this forum are picking Roy, but that doesn't make the reasons valid. factual, or connected to reality in any noticeable way.
what are u talking bout, the reasons are valid, factual, and connected to reality for those that accept it. those that dont notice it or perceive it remotely possible are the ones in denial.
Where you gone?????
Lmao run forrest run
GTFOH.
Here's a newsflash for you: Just because you pick the underdog doesn't make him the favorite. Is that easy enough for you to comprehend?
I can see Calzaghe taking Casamayor in his next fight. "Casamayor is a legend and I'm a legend killer! This fight is good for my career, yada yada Lacy, yada yada."
now your being absurd De la Hoya/ Calzaghe is more realistic ,lol
I can see Calzaghe taking Casamayor in his next fight. "Casamayor is a legend and I'm a legend killer! This fight is good for my career, yada yada Lacy, yada yada."
I, for one, won't.
But I find it hard not to give credit when so many people are expecting Jones to win, thus Calzaghe creating the upset.
gets credit for being part of one biggest fighting events of the year.ring lhw champs are supposed to beat the 6th ranked lhws. doesnt matter how many ppl predict "upset" for whatever reason. gets credit for fight a famous name. ppl in america still dont know who calzaghe is, this event could change that but then hes retiring after so it wont matter.
So in your mind, no one ever picks the upset? if you pick a person they are therefore the favorite?
HUH??????????
Where you gone?????
Lmao run forrest run
ppl wondering why ppl are picking roy here is why... despite joe being the more active, currently in p4p, smw champion. a lot of ppl still feel his smw division is one of the weakest in boxing. saying kessler and lacy doesnt mean much to some ppl. and when he planned on moving up to lhw they said they were first targeting clinton woods. the kd from hopkins @ 43 didnt really impress the masses. Hopkins was never really known for his power,hasnt knocked anybody out since de la hoya and not sure last fighter he knocked down. he may be a really good boxer, but there are still questions if he is elite or as great as his record shows. he has skills but ppl want to see them on display against the best. if hes the best and proves it im sure ppl would get behind him but hype and speculation is why there is doubt and hate.
Jones will win the fight, but Calzaghe will on the judges scorecards. And it has not much to do with Calzaghe, except for the fact that he throws a lot of "punches". Compbox will say Calzaghe landed 300 punches, Jones won't have a mark.
It will look just like the Hopkins fight. And its a shame. I hate to say it. 116-112 Calzaghe...I see a split decision though.
And all you will have to do is watch the fight in slow motion and see that none of the 300 punches really land.
So in your mind, no one ever picks the upset? if you pick a person they are therefore the favorite?
HUH??????????
Obviously.
If you think someone is gonna win, and they do win, How is that an upset?
wow now.
I know Calzaghe's the favourite.
But individually, if you pick Roy to win, and Calzaghe wins, Calzaghe has created an upset in that persons mind.
What the fuck does that have to do with getting out?
I don't actually speak to anyone properly about boxing without the internet, caus noone over here knows who Jones is
So in your mind, no one ever picks the upset? if you pick a person they are therefore the favorite?
HUH??????????
Well then why don't you take a poll on every site then? And then ask the Vegas oddsmakers why Calzaghe's the favorite?
I took a poll of a writer from ESPN, a former 3-time champ, and two other prominent writers. All picked Calzaghe. I had no clue these boxing forums were the beginning and ending of what the world thinks (go out much?) but I'm here to tell you it's not.
wow now.
I know Calzaghe's the favourite.
But individually, if you pick Roy to win, and Calzaghe wins, Calzaghe has created an upset in that persons mind.
What the fuck does that have to do with getting out?
I don't actually speak to anyone properly about boxing without the internet, caus noone over here knows who Jones is
Well if every poll on this website says Roy is gonna win?
answer me that.
Ok, we'll discuss this alot more no doubt, closer to the fight
Well then why don't you take a poll on every site then? And then ask the Vegas oddsmakers why Calzaghe's the favorite?
I took a poll of a writer from ESPN, a former 3-time champ, and two other prominent writers. All picked Calzaghe. I had no clue these boxing forums were the beginning and ending of what the world thinks (go out much?) but I'm here to tell you it's not.
now its a calzaghe upset if he beats roy!?
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
itll be a reedickyaluss roy upset if he beats joe
Well if every poll on this website says Roy is gonna win?
answer me that.
im leavin work, goin to pass out, tired as fuck... just so u know im not ducking u :kiss:
Ok, we'll discuss this alot more no doubt, closer to the fight
I just hope that if Roy shows anything like his old self and looks good in this fight, people will give Calzaghe credit if he wins. Calzaghe is no spring chicken himself and is several years past his prime...remember that.