Intellectual 1

We all know RJ is past his prime...there's no question of that. And Calzaghe is also past his prime but it is less evident. When we run down the tale of the tape and break down each fighter...neither one has the more advantage unless we talk about punching power, punching output, mobility and skill. IMO...RJ has the more punching power and skill; but Calzaghe has the better punching output and mobility. RJ gets off quicker but Calzaghe can throw more punches at once at this point. Nevertheless it has been said that Cal cannot hurt RJ since Cal slaps. And when Cal actually does load up on his punches he is noticably slower. RJ stays on the ropes more than he should but he lands deadly left hooks in that position a la Hanshaw and Trinidad. RJ also throws deadly right hand leads that are more devastating than B-Hop's right hands. For me there is no evident advantage...I guess you can favor Cal for a UD since he could possibly out throw Roy like he did B-Hop. But how will he take those body punches and will he be able to stay from those right hand leads? How will Cal box him since RJ gets off quicker. Can RJ stay off the ropes? Will RJ be aggressive early to test Cal's chin? These are all questions that can only be answered on fight night but I want to hear some other perspectives from others and see if we can get a sensible debate going on in which we can exchange knowledge as well as educated opinions...

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Calzaghe: ROY...you hit so hard!

Roy Jones Jr: (smiles) I know...I just want to thank my hands...now just think if the rest of me weren't shot...