Joe Calzaghe vs Roy Jones Jr

Joe Calzaghe’s last ever fight against Roy Jones Jr from 2008. Although Joe Calzaghe was undefeated he was also criticized throughout the entirety of his career for not facing a big name fighter in their prime. Regardless, Roy Jones Jr was the most accomplished boxer he would ever face. More info below... Joe Calzaghe’s previous fight was against Bernard Hopkins earlier in the year. He won the fight by split decision, it was so close many fans and reporters thought Hopkins should have possibly won... Roy Jones on the other hand was coming off 3 unanimous decision wins including one against the undefeated Anthony Hanshaw and former World Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Felix Trinidad. Although the win against Trinidad may appear a bit hollow considering Felix had not fought in 3 years, Roy showed the boxing public flashes of his old brilliance. But Roy Jones Jr needed a win over a decent opponent to prove he still had what it takes to be world class... And if Calzaghe won he could r
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