The same shit they criticized Calzaghe is the same shit they're praising someone for. It's all about who you like. Standards don't ****ing matter with fanboys.
He was a terrific fighter, but should have fought Hopkins & RJJ much much earlier. It's a shame because he could have won back then and had more credit. I don't even rate the RJJ he fought, he was a wreck.
As a 168lber, without question he ranks #1 on the all time P4P list. The man retired undefeated, while competing his entire career at the same weight class. No other fighter in the history of the sport could claim that feat other than Rocky Marciano.
However, as far as an all time P4P boxer goes, he doesn't even make it to the top of my 100 best fighters list; Largely due to his weak resume because he refused to simply take risks. He never crossed the pond to fight the best in their prime and has fought almost exclusively in Wales, which has damaged his legacy in the P4P rankings.
He was a terrific fighter, but should have fought Hopkins & RJJ much much earlier. It's a shame because he could have won back then and had more credit. I don't even rate the RJJ he fought, he was a wreck.
Roy was still in his prime. Hell he's still fighting and winning.
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