Quote Originally Posted by killersheep View Post
So which one is greater at 168 and why?

Arguments for each

Calzaghe
Undefeated
Ring #1 at 168
Ring #3 p4p
Held IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC titles

Big wins at 168
Jeff Lacy (UD)
Mikkel Kessler (UD)

Record at 168: 35-0-0 (23 KOs) (Win %: 100%/ KO %:65.7%)

Opponents combined record: 783-176-23 (Win %: 79.7%)


Jones Jr.
Undefeated at 168
Ring #1 at 168
Ring #1 p4p
Held IBF title
Round 6 against Paz was probably the most dominant round in boxing history (3 knockdowns and Jones was not hit once)

Big Wins at 168
Vinny Pazienza (TKO 6)
James Toney (UD)

Record at 168: 13-0-0 (11 KOs) (Win %:100% / KO %: 84.6%)

Opponents combined record: 321-51-8 (Win %: 84.4%)


Others Mentioned
Sven Ottke

I will edit this as the debate unfolds

I must've repped you already, because I was unable to this time. But great poll, complete with good stats to compare from.

Anyway, I voted Roy Jones Jr. All respect to Joe and his record. But having seen them both on numerous occasions, I'd have to say I consider RJJ the better fighter at his peak. More speed, better boxing skills... and definitely more power (deceptively so, but more power). One thing I dont' like about Calzaghe is his tendency to throw pitty-pat punches during his flurries.