Unfortunately the British public weren't really interested in Roy or Calzaghe like they were Eubank and Collins, even though the former were hideous talents
Having said that, nobody had heard of Collins before the infamous press conference before his first Eubank fight when he spooked Chris claiming to be hypnotised for the fight!
I've watched that thing a couple of times, think it was originally aired quite a few years ago. I've never ranked Steve Collins that highly, don't know why. He seems to be up his own ass big time. Makes out like Roy was running scared, but then retired rather than fight a green Calzaghe himself. Still to this day is in denial about ducking Joe. I liked how Chris Eubank held him to account for that.
I do think Jones let himself down against Toney, not trying to stop him and settling for points with his God-given speed. Then not giving him a rematch after the weight starvation thing excuse from camp Toney (IV drips!)
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