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Here's a reality check
The last GOOD win Jones had was in 2003, the first time he fought Tarver. He has since been knocked out twice and then faced two no names and a bloated up past his prime superwelterweight in Felix Trinidad. Even in his fight against Trinidad he was hit cleanly in the first couple of rounds. Calzaghe has had quality wins over Jeff Lacy, Mikkel Kessler, Sakio Bika, and Bernard Hopkins since then.
Jones' hands have gotten noticeably slower and Calzaghe has the edge in the speed department. Calzaghe's volume of punches and workrate will also exceed Jones. Calzaghe has a pretty sturdy chin and has been in the ring with fighters who hit harder than Jones.
There's no question Jones is a first ballot hall of famer and one of the best fighters of his generation. But he's clearly past it and will stand no chance against Calzaghe.
The last GOOD win Jones had was in 2003, the first time he fought Tarver. He has since been knocked out twice and then faced two no names and a bloated up past his prime superwelterweight in Felix Trinidad. Even in his fight against Trinidad he was hit cleanly in the first couple of rounds. Calzaghe has had quality wins over Jeff Lacy, Mikkel Kessler, Sakio Bika, and Bernard Hopkins since then.
Jones' hands have gotten noticeably slower and Calzaghe has the edge in the speed department. Calzaghe's volume of punches and workrate will also exceed Jones. Calzaghe has a pretty sturdy chin and has been in the ring with fighters who hit harder than Jones.
There's no question Jones is a first ballot hall of famer and one of the best fighters of his generation. But he's clearly past it and will stand no chance against Calzaghe.
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