The undefeated calzaghe, boxings longest reigning world champion, will put his perfect record on the line against roy jones jr, eighttime world champion in four weight. Its easy to think that prime roy jones could smoke anyone based on how easily hed beat his other opponents but i can easily put on a show when i spar with complete novices in my gym. Although joe calzaghe was undefeated he was also criticized throughout the. Boxing legends tv takes a look at one of the most dominant performances in recent boxing history between joe calzaghe vs roy jones jr. Carl froch wants to come out of retirement to fight joe. Joe calzaghe s most important bouts joe calzaghe may have finally throw in the towel, but as he retires undefeaten with 46 wins in 46 fights, telegraph sport takes a. Despite the fight attracting only half of the anticipated tv. Of course roy jones was no longer in his prime, but this fight did raise the questions as to who would of won this battle 67 years earlier. The fight was for calzaghe s ring lightheavyweight championship it ultimately proved to be calzaghe s final professional bout, as he announced his retirement on february 5, 2009. Chris eubank jr joins insane new trainer roy jones jr. Latest roy jones jr verm c3 b6gen mp3 sound for download. Minutes away now as calzaghe and jones jr get ready for battle. I was at the garden ten years ago to watch joe calzaghes final fight. Another classic fight from the not too distant past between joe calzaghe and roy jones jr.
Explore roy jones jr wallpapers on wallpapersafari find more items about roy jones jr wallpapers, roy jones wallpaper, norah jones wallpaper. The nontitle bout was fought with a catch weight of 170 pounds. Roy jones jr vs canelo alvarez the greatest duration. Roy jones vs joe calzaghe highlights 8112008 youtube. Joe calzaghe defeats roy jones jr in their light heavyweight boxing match by ud at madison.
Crediting isnt required, but is appreciated and allows us to gain exposure. Antonio tarver says joe calzaghe ducked him back in 2008. The welsh national anthem is drowned out by jeers and boos. Battle of the super powers to hype his upcoming bout with joe calzaghe. Ii, billed as the rivals, was a professional boxing match contested on april 3, 2010.
Joe calzaghes last ever fight against roy jones jr from 2008. You forget that calzaghe was also not in his prime. Roy jones jr may have a rap but joe calzaghe is confident of a win come madison square garden in november. Roy jones jr vs joe calzaghe full fight on hbo website. The italianwelsh boy will have the greatest lesson there is. Flash back to that time joe calzaghe out taunted roy jones jr. Saturday 8, november 2008 madison square garden, new york, new york, usa commission new york state athletic commission promoter roy jones jr boxing promotions roy jones jr matchmaker rick glaser.
Behind the scenes coverage in the build up to joe calzaghe s fight with roy jones junior, in 2008. Calzaghe confirms and validates the claims that he is an all time great, with this win. Joe calzaghe born 23rd mar 1972 is a former professional boxer from united kingdom with a record of 46 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws. Joe calzaghe vs roy jones jr foto artis candydoll 1024x576. Chris eubank jr joins insane new trainer roy jones jr duration.
Calzaghe was floored in the first round by a jones right hand but thereafter assumed full control of the fight. Joe calzaghe put on one of his finest displays to dismantle roy jones jr at madison square garden in new york in the early hours of sunday morning. Roy jones jr enters the arena to boos, here comes joe to a chorus of cheers. He got his head handed to him by joe calzaghe last november but still came back for. Fight live stream tonight, saturday november 8, 2008 at madison square garden and distributed live by hbo payperview that will start on 9pm et 6 pm pt. Flash back to that time joe calzaghe out taunted roy jones. Why be hateful to a guy youre going to make a fortune with. Roy jones jr has compared joe calzaghe to rocky marciano ahead of their clash at madison square garden on 8 november. Including the fight announcement press conference and interviews. Full fight stats, opponent information and results advanced boxing stats. I remember during this fight manny steward said calzaghe would have been a problem for jones at any point in his career, and after watching both of these guys perform throughout the course of their careers i can honestly say i agree.
The fight was a rematch of the may 22, 1993 bout between the two where jones defeated hopkins for the ibf middleweight title. Two defenses of the ring title were made before a loss to joe calzaghe in. Its an electric atmosphere and its all getting a bit tasty. Carl froch, 42, has bizarrely called out joe calzaghe, 48, expressing incredulity at the size of the welshmans head and promising that he will come out of retirement to fight him. Antonio tarver claims joe calzaghe backed out of agreed. Roy jones jr wallpaper roy jones jr album with 799x600. Heres calzaghe v jones jr hbo version just for anyone you hasnt the chance to see it yet.
Roy jones jr may be a faded star but joe calzaghe s rival hopes god will grant him one or two more victories. As roy jones jr prepares for his 75th and final pro fight, the boxing. Calzaghe signed to face a badly faded roy jones jr in september, though the fight was pushed back to november due to a calzaghe injury. Joe calzaghe, in his lastever fight, takes on roy jones jr. Joe calzaghe vs roy jones jr highlights calzaghe beats jones. Joe frazier the greatest trilogy in boxing history. Don king and roy jones jr during john ruiz vs roy jones jr press conference at.
Griffin represents perhaps alongside joe louis vs max schmeling. Joe calzaghe vs roy jones 11082008 new york winner by udec. Roy jones jr graphics code roy jones jr comments pictures 878x1024. After joe calzaghe s split from promoter frank warren, it was officially announced that roy jones jr. Madison square garden, new york, new york, united states. Joe calzaghe epic response to carl froch calling him out skip navigation sign in. Calzaghe s one of the best fighters ever, one of the greatest of all time, jones told bbc sport wales. On 8 july 2008, after calzaghe s split from frank warren, it was officially announced that the 39yearold, roy jones jr. Madison square garden erupts as michael buffer takes the mic. The fight was dubbed the battle of the planet, and the fight was for hopkins the ring light heavyweight title. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Free roy jones jr verm c3 b6gen mp3 sound download. The fight was held on november 8, 2008, at madison square garden.
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