Prediction: The result of this fight hinges entirely on how Calzaghe approaches Jones because at this point Jones can not hope to match his activity. In the early rounds against Hopkins, Calzaghe allowed himself to be somewhat hypnotized by Hopkins’ style but once he adjusted it was off to the races. The same pattern emerged against Kessler, though for different reasons. Both are cerebral fighters who like to figure out their opponents before going all out, so the first half of the fight will be a close affair with each enjoying spurts of success – Jones’ with single counter shots and Calzaghe with flurries. Once the fight reaches the seventh Calzaghe will overwhelm Jones with an avalanche of punches en route to a comfortable points victory.
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