Collins was styled as a bit of a 'cutie' when he was in the States. But old man McCallum showed up his limitations, not that, that was any disgrace.

Then, when he came to the UK and Ireland he started to brawl and bully a bit more. It worked well against Pyatt and Benn, and he kind of out Eubank'd, Eubank with the 'faux' psychology that Eubank seemingly took a bit too serious.

I think Collins might of given Jones a bit to think about early, roughing him up, and trying to make things awkward. And as the first Griffin fight showed, an overconfident Jones, not getting things his own way can lead to him becoming frustrated.

That said, I think it unlikely that Jones would of lost to Collins, but Steve would of made it more of a match than I suspect many would of thought.

As for the dislike. I kind of agree, I too disliked Collins. I think that may of been because as well as beating two of my British boxing heroes of the 90s, he did so, seemingly without respect and apology (which is fair enough), and I think that got under my skin.