Who would you rather see Joe Calzaghe fight, Roy Jones Jr or Kelly Pavlik?

Question

Suppose that he hasn't declined Pavlik already.

Answer 1

from a spectator point of view,Calzaghe fighting Pavlic would be a treat,esp to see Calzaghe knocked sparko,but people like him are basically cowards and he'll go for what he and warren believe is an easier option,Jones,BIG FRANK,1 HOURS GONE AND MY'CREW'STILL HAVENT THUMBED YA DOWN,???

Answer 2

"I'm not sure if Pavlik really wants to face me at the moment. Pavlik would have little to gain because I believe I would definitely beat him and, with respect to Gary Lockett, I would be a step up too far for Pavlik."

"A lot of people would love to see it. However, at this point, I think it's unlikely. I'm not sure if Pavlik really wants to face me at the moment,"

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Well there's our answer right there. Joe's made up his mind who he DOESN'T want to fight. We shouldn't force him into doing anything he doesn't want to do. He'll probably end of fighting Chris Byrd and try to play it off as another 'all time great, former 2 time heavyweight champion, another hall of fame test for the Pride of Wales'- knowing any garbage he puts out will sell in the UK.

Answer 3

I think Joe would win both fights but i would say that a fight between Calzaghe and Jones Jr would maybe be closer, it would be interesting to see Joe in with a ring technician like Roy and i would think it is an interesting and intriguing fight style wise. If Calzaghe fought Pavlik then i think Joe would win by quite a wide margin, i know Pavlik hits harder than both Lacy and Kessler and is probably a slightly better boxer than the two as well but the ease with which Joe has coped with fighters like Pavlik in the past leads me to believe that this would be a big points victory for Joe, of course Pavlik has a punchers chance but then again so did Kessler and Lacy.

I will give it an hour before i have 8 thumbs down from Lee Peter and his crew.

Answer 4

RJJ, he'd handle Calzaghe easier than Pavlik.  While I don't think Calzaghe is nearly as good as he's cracked up to be, its not good for boxing to put one of the best young stars in against a guy who is such a horrible sytlistic matchup - Pavlik is tailormade for Joe, I'm not saying its a 100% or anything, but Calzaghe couldn't ask for a better chance - Pavlik is smaller and a straight forward fighter, thats the best a bigger, fast, counter-puncher can ask for.

Roy will dismantle Calzaghe, and it will be good for the sport to confirm who the real legends of the era are.

Don't get me wrong, I think Pavlik could beat Calzaghe, that straight right hand of his would be a weapon against Calzaghe's style.  But boxing is still structured where a loss is devastating to reputation and career path, and Calzaghe is old and doesn't fight nearly often enough to guarantee a rematch, so with other good, exciting fights out there for Pavlik, I think he should avoid a guy like Calzaghe who would try to move and slap his way to a decision (the way Calzaghe should have avoided Hopkins, there isn't any need for boxing to produce such bad events for the sake of hype).

Answer 5

pavlik would be  a better fight, but is pavlik ready for a move up to 175 just yet?

Answer 6

I would say Roy Jones Jr 1st & see how that goes.  I think Roy's speed will bother Calzaghe & if he survives that fight & wins then Pavlik would be a moster money matchup.  Two undefeated fighters & have that fight in Vegas.  It would be a blockbuster fight.

Answer 7

Pavlik but the results are going to be the same.  Jones is going to catch him

Answer 8

Calz against Jones would be a much more competitive fight than would Pavlik.  Pavlik would simply steam-roll Calz in a one sided affair.  I'd rather see Calz-Pavlik, as I would enjoy seeing yet another UK fighter getting Hattonized.

Answer 9

Pavlik, of course!  RJJ has not been relevent for a few years, no need to watch him!!

Answer 10

palvik , because palvik is undefeated and it would be an intertaining fight, palvik would have a risk , two white boys lol

Answer 11

First thing there will be no Calzaghe Pavlik fight because the best fighter the world has ever seen will beat Calzaghe easily .. Someone said that Roy Jones Jr. has not ben relevant in years whee have you been Roy will be ready for Calzaghe it,s time for all of to go back to school because tat is what it is like when you are watching a Roy Jones Jr. fight. Pavlik should not fight Calzaghe  because Calzaghe is to big for him he would stop him inside of 10rounds