How Great was Roy Jones, Jr?

Sometimes it's easy to forget how great a fighter was in his prime after he ages a little bit (see Evander Holyfield).

It looks like Joe Calzaghe is setting his sites on the infamous Roy Jones, Jr. Roy Jones, Jr. was once considered someone who may have been able to give Sugar Ray Robinson a run for his money as the greatest fighter ever. Of course, 2 brutal knockouts have changed all that, but Roy did recently earn some love back with his easy win over Felix Trinidad.

Still, Calzaghe should be a heavy favorite in this fight, as Roy just isn't at the same level anymore. Still, does it really matter what happens in this fight? Shouldn't Jones be apprecieated for how great he was in his prime anyway? In my mind, he could get absolutely destroyed by Calzaghe and still come out as being ranked higher than Joe all time.

I'll be rooting for Roy Jones the night of the fight, but only becasue it seems like a lot of people "must've forgot" how great a fighter Roy Jones was in his prime.

Enjoy the highlight video. You won't find a fighter with a better one.