Hopkins/Jones and Calzaghe/Pavlik what could have been?

[The Gully Gad]

We all know the Pavlik-Hopkins and Jones-Calzaghe buildup and drama. Now that it is all said and done. Joe had most leverage to pick his opponent which was Jones instead of Pavlik. Both fights were one sided and uncompetitive. I believe if Jones/Hopkins and Calzaghe/Pavlik were made the fights would have been more exciting, competitive, money, and brought more attention to the sport of boxing. That would've been epic way to end 08 in boxing, but I think Joe's choice to get a name on his resume ruined that.

Nah im glad the way its paved out period..
We got to see Hop put on a clinic against Pav and Joe give a beating to jones

[theboymartay]

Joe would school pavlik and through his jabbing completely off rythmn the same way hopkins did. Howver I see it more of a Joe v kessler than a Joe V Lacey kinda fight.

[egreezy]

Nah im glad the way its paved out period..
We got to see Hop put on a clinic against Pav and Joe give a beating to jones

what about two mega events not happening just because joe wanted roy jones name on his resume? imagine ppv numbers for jones/hopkins and calzaghe/pavlik compared to what they are going to be for these 2 matches.