Roy Jones is one of my favorite fighters of all time, im rooting for him all the way. So Joe Calzaghe fans show some faith in your and boy step up to the plate, and lets get some bets going.
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Roy Jones is one of my favorite fighters of all time, im rooting for him all the way. So Joe Calzaghe fans show some faith in your and boy step up to the plate, and lets get some bets going.
I ain't a Calzaghe fan by any means, but he beats Roy Jones handy.
You want a sig bet Adam ? Name Change ?
Let me know.
I think Joe Calzaghe is the favorite for certain, but no way i'll ever root for him over one of my favorite fighters. By the way i had a dream last night Lee, that RJJ dropped Joe Calzaghe twice and won a 12 UD. But yes i'll have a name change bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
Ha. I hope that happens, I would love Calzaghe's 0 to go and RJJ to finish his career on top. Sadly I think Roy is too past his best ATM. And fine we got a name change, I remember I had Owned By ICB after PBF-Hatton so hopefully I'll get my revenge ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBI think Joe Calzaghe is the favorite for certain, but no way i'll ever root for him over one of my favorite fighters. By the way i had a dream last night Lee, that RJJ dropped Joe Calzaghe twice and won a 12 UD. But yes i'll have a name change bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
The sensible boxing fan in me knows Calzhage has too much for Roy; but I dreamt that Roy won and so I'm going with that as i never dream about boxing!
Well obviously I'm rooting for Joe and think he will win but the people who just dismiss Jones as shot really annoy me.
Even if he is past his prime, it's still Roy Jones, one of the all time greatest fighters in the history of ever.
Nearly all of the great fighters have been able to roll back the years and pull off great wins past their prime, or after the 'experts' wrote them off, it's part of being a great fighter after all and I don't think it's at all fair for people to just shrug and say Jones is shot so a win over him means nothing.
We saw with B Hop a couple weeks ago that there can be plenty of life in these old legends yet and Jones is after all only 3 years older than Joe, and aside from a couple of KO losses early in fights Jones has never been in any ring wars.
Moving up to heavyweight may have taken a toll on his body but it was 4 years or so ago now and I imagine his body composition has stabalised by now.
If Calzaghe wins impressively I want him to credit for it.
The truth hurts Bilbo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
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Originally Posted by piye
The 'sensible' boxing fan knew that Kelly Pavlik was going to have an easy night with Bernard Hopkins and Christian Mijares was going to dominate the crude Vic Darhinyan.
You can never write an all time great off, especially at only 39, in today's world that's like 34 or 35 in the 70's or 80's
So are you gonna have a bet with me then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Not big on Calzaghe myself but I like the chip on his shoulder and energy.Aside from that he resembles a guy swatting bee's out of the air.I think he beats Jones,not on power as much as attrition and working those legs/stamina.
I think some people are in a bit of denial about Roy.The man is an all time great,a fantastic natural athlete with reflex and instinct really not repeated.But he is on the downside in a big way and while not totally shot in the since that he is getting dropped by feathers and winded after one.....he has managed to resurrect his career for one last big fight showdown by careful match making over his last three and measured fighting.That Tito fight was a farce,two huge marketable names hanging on to undeniable legacy.I don't blame Roy for capitalizing on his oppurtunity but their is no well of youth for him to drink from.
I will take Joe if someone that dislikes me wants to take the bet.
I'll take your bet what shall it be ? and by the way Lee how long is our bet lasting ?Quote:
Originally Posted by boozeboxer
It's upto you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBI'll take your bet what shall it be ? and by the way Lee how long is our bet lasting ?Quote:
Originally Posted by boozeboxer
i will be with you calzaghe winQuote:
Originally Posted by ICBSo are you gonna have a bet with me then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
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Originally Posted by ICB
You're a disgrace routing against your own countryman :mad:
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Originally Posted by boozeboxer
Well I dislike you but I also think Calzaghe will win :)
Just kidding booze, I love your sullen, passive aggressive, whiny persona as much as you love mine :lickish:
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Originally Posted by BIG HQuote:
Originally Posted by ICB
You're a disgrace routing against your own countryman :mad:
Yeah,your shan on rooting for Jones to win,ha!"You tell him Big H";)
I've just checked the odds on the fight and the CORAL bookmakers have Calzaghe as odds on favourite at 2/7 "ON" and Jones at 5/2.Not bad odds for Jones for a two horse race!;)
what about for a draw
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Originally Posted by leggy
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Im taking Jones so many upsets this year im sure he can give us one more against the favorite ;)
£10 on thatQuote:
Originally Posted by yvonneQuote:
Originally Posted by leggy
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Just like you did with Floyd Mayweather against Ricky Hatton ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HQuote:
Originally Posted by ICB
You're a disgrace routing against your own countryman :mad:
What will it be Adam. 2 weeks ? 1 month ?
How long did you have to have OwnedbyICB for ?Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
LOL I think it was a couple of weeks. I honestly can't remember exactly off the top of my head as it was a while back :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBHow long did you have to have OwnedbyICB for ?Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
Ahh well i'll go for 2 weeks then.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeLOL I think it was a couple of weeks. I honestly can't remember exactly off the top of my head as it was a while back :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBHow long did you have to have OwnedbyICB for ?Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
That's great leftylee groupie Adam ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBAhh well i'll go for 2 weeks then.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeLOL I think it was a couple of weeks. I honestly can't remember exactly off the top of my head as it was a while back :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
I'll be backing Jones, I'm hoping he can pull out a magical performance one last time!
Jones is still dangerous in little bursts and theres no way i can see Joe knocking him out either (He simply doesn't hit like he used to be able to).
Joe's workrate alone should see him through to a big points win but Jones is still dangerous,i don't care what anyone says about age etc.
If we see a tuned up and focussed Jones then anything is possible.
I think Joe will have to box brilliantly and this could turn into a war very early on.;)
Go Jones i say, my brain says calzaghe but my heart says Jones will win. Ill take a sig bet or name change bet. After all Snakey was one of the pioneers of the name change bets....i got beat by rocky marshmellow, i was Shakey Snakey for a couple of days after tszyu vs hatton, marshmellow asked me to change it back after tszyus speech after the fight. So im up for it.
I will do a name change bet with anyone i want Roy Jones after watching Calzaghe vs Kessler again i think Roy can do it.
When have I ever wanted a British fighter to lose?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBJust like you did with Floyd Mayweather against Ricky Hatton ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HQuote:
Originally Posted by ICB
You're a disgrace routing against your own countryman :mad:
'ROUTING' for means WANTING to win. That's a lot different to objectively thinking somebody will win!!
Dont think Jones has the chin to go to war with anybody.Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
He was not even willing to stand and fight with Trinidad even though he started out as a light welter.
It could end up with jones running and Calzaghe chasing him around the ring hiting him with flurys of shots.
i will take that betQuote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
Ok buddy;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dragoi will take that betQuote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
:confused: There are more shot fighters out there but his legs are pretty much gone and he just doesn't have that explosiveness anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
I mean in what fight since the Ruiz fight has he looked impressive?
I don't get the point of sig or name bets, money's the only bet that matters, but even if he surprises me and does well at times I can't envision him winning.
What has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ? first off i have never really like Joe Calzaghe's fighting style, where as i always liked RJJ flashy style.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HWhen have I ever wanted a British fighter to lose?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBJust like you did with Floyd Mayweather against Ricky Hatton ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG H
'ROUTING' for means WANTING to win. That's a lot different to objectively thinking somebody will win!!
Plus RJJ was one of my hero's growing up, i think its silly just to root for a fighter. Because there from the same country as you just for the sake of it.
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Originally Posted by ICBWhat has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ? first off i have never really like Joe Calzaghe's fighting style, where as i always liked RJJ flashy style.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HWhen have I ever wanted a British fighter to lose?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
'ROUTING' for means WANTING to win. That's a lot different to objectively thinking somebody will win!!
Plus RJJ was one of my hero's growing up, i think its silly just to root for a fighter. Because there from the same country as you just for the sake of it.
It's a weird concept - supporting somebody just because they were born on the same bit of land as you. Can't believe that takes presidence over the fighter in general. For example, i don't like Junior Witter much, but he lives near me.
I sincerely hope Roy Jones rolls back the years and puts on a show. My head says Calzaghe will be too busy for him. I think Roy is at that stage where he is happy just to be headlining, where Calzaghe is desperately trying to stay undefeated. Of course, Jones could be much more determined than we all think. I know he isn't the fighter he once was, but even a 50% Roy Jones is better than most of other light-heavys out there.
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Originally Posted by BIG HQuote:
Originally Posted by ICB
You're a disgrace routing against your own countryman :mad:
Generation Y mate, disposable, convenience. Fav fighter loses, hay hoe, pick a new one next week and start again ;)