Prime Nigel Benn vs Prime Joe Calzaghe

[Britkid]

I think Benn improved no end in the early 90s, and I am sure he would of given Calzaghe plenty to think about, but in the end I believe Joe would have edged it over 12 rounds.

[SugarBoxing]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

[Master]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

[SugarBoxing]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

[ryanman]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

Not a chance! Come on man. Just no.

[mikeeod]

Roy was unorthodox n unbelievably talented, but prime SRR has too many dimensions for Roy. Hagler, BHOP, Leonard most likely beat him also. I do agree that Roy beats Joe prime vs prime, most likely by knockout.

[Spicoli]

If Sugar Boy Malinga can beat Benn TWICE (yes, he was robbed the first time), then Calzaghe schools him.

Calzaghe W12 Benn unanimously.

Thought 2nd close, but Benn won it. Likewise if 40 year old Hopkins, Jones and a Mitchell are dropping him with single shots I'd wager that he would be in far worse shape when Benn managed to do so.

Joe mixed when he shouldn't and Benn was boxing better at 168. I just don't see all the schooling thought by the many.

[SugarBoxing]

If Sugar Boy Malinga can beat Benn TWICE (yes, he was robbed the first time), then Calzaghe schools him.

Calzaghe W12 Benn unanimously.

Thought 2nd close, but Benn won it. Likewise if 40 year old Hopkins, Jones and a Mitchell are dropping him with single shots I'd wager that he would be in far worse shape when Benn managed to do so.

Joe mixed when he shouldn't and Benn was boxing better at 168. I just don't see all the schooling thought by the many.

Personally, by schooling I do not mean badly beaten
Benn might drop Joe once, but Joe would adjust and out box him
Benn was always too one dimensional

[p4pking]

Your face is to one dimensional!

[Master]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

Robinson got beat 5 times at middleweight, Roy, Marvin, Monzon and maybe B Hop would have done the same.

As for Leonard at middleweight, he was not great.

[SugarBoxing]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

Robinson got beat 5 times at middleweight, Roy, Marvin, Monzon and maybe B Hop would have done the same.

You did not get my point. My point was they might have one time success, but SRR would adjust by the rematch and win any amount of fights afterwards

Please, do not add B Hop here, he does not belong to this level

[Master]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

Robinson got beat 5 times at middleweight, Roy, Marvin, Monzon and maybe B Hop would have done the same.

You did not get my point. My point was they might have one time success, but SRR would adjust by the rematch and win any amount of fights afterwards

Please, do not add B Hop here, he does not belong to this level

I got your point but did you get mine, he was not as great a middleweight as he was welterweight and he lost to inferior fighters so could adjust and win but not against the great fighters I mentioned.

[SugarBoxing]

To me at Middleweight to Super Middleweight:
1. Roy Jones
2. Ray Robinson

Jones may have won once against SRR, but there is no way SSR could not have adjusted and defeated him in ANY amount rematches afterwards

To be fair SRR was a welterweight, probably the best ever so to be considered a middleweight great just shows you how great he was.

At this level of competition weight does not mean much, I have no doubt SSR would beat Roy Jones in 15 rounds in any weight, especially if you let Jones eat like SSR ate in 40-60's without any modern day steroids. There is simply no discussion here. On top of that, I think even SRL would beat Roy, because SRL was just slicker and mentally tougher, he would fool him

Robinson got beat 5 times at middleweight, Roy, Marvin, Monzon and maybe B Hop would have done the same.

You did not get my point. My point was they might have one time success, but SRR would adjust by the rematch and win any amount of fights afterwards

Please, do not add B Hop here, he does not belong to this level

I got your point but did you get mine, he was not as great a middleweight as he was welterweight and he lost to inferior fighters so could adjust and win but not against the great fighters I mentioned.

I ahve to admit I do not know the facts well, I study and comeback after a while

[Dia bando]

The facts are Joe got dropped, but got up to win and regardless what people say he WAS
NEVER OUT BOXED by any one. He was a master boxer yes he could have a off night,! but
all great fighters never look great all the time.
A great fighter and Champion, beam me up Scotty I've had enough BS.

[mikeeod]

Why shouldn't Hop be mentioned alongside Monzon, Hagler...etc.?!? At this point in his career I can't see how anyone can still try n discredit his ability n accomplishments.