Would Calzaghe have beaten Jones in his prime?

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  • Grimmer
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    #21
    I'm a big Calzaghe fan.

    But no. RJJ was something special in his prime.

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    • Mojita
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      #22
      No, I don't think Prime for Prime Joe can beat Roy.

      Roy had his reflexes, crazy speed and of course his power in his prime.

      I believe he would have slowed Joe's work rate with his fast punches that would have had Joe second guessing and from there on out Roy could win a decision. It'd probably be a competitive fight but I just don't think prime for prime Joe was never on his level and never will be.

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      • baracuda
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        #23
        definitely yes......

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        • razor.thin
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          #24
          maybe, maybe not.

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          • The Surgeon
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            #25
            About as likely as me beating Usain Bolt in a 100m sprint!

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            • shonuff488
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              #26
              Get the hell outta here. Enzo would of had to throw in the towel just like Clinton Woods corner did. Roy in his prime couldn't be beat.

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              • Johnny Rebel
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                #27
                Calzaghe beats Jones at any point of their respective HOF careers!

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                • Pugilistic™
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                  #28
                  In my opinion, no.

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                  • Joe's left hook
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                    #29
                    I tend not to like whiteboys, but I don't mind Joe Calzaghe.

                    Not many guys have been World Champion for well over a decade and retired undefeated. Also, for him to unify his division, then go and win a World title at Light-Heavyweight against the great Bernard Hopkins (long before Bernard destroyed Kelly Pavlik) is kinda impressive.

                    I'm a go for the Brit.

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