Calzaghe ready for showdown with Jones

By DAVE SKRETTA

NEW YORK (AP) — Roy Jones Jr. claims he's been seeing Joe Calzaghe punching in his sleep.

It wouldn't surprise anybody, either. The undefeated champion from Wales is known for his tremendous work rate, often throwing more than 100 blows in a round. He's always moving forward, always pressuring his opponent.

It's the reason Calzaghe is a fan favorite. And the reason he's one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world.

"He started punching yesterday," Jones joked earlier this week. "I've been ducking and dodging in my sleep. I know he's punching already. I ain't tripping about that, because that's what he does. But we'll have to see Saturday night what we're going to do about that."

Their light heavyweight fight at Madison Square Garden may be coming 10 years too late, but the 36-year-old Calzaghe — one of the longest-reigning champions in boxing history — and the 39-year-old Jones, himself an eight-time world champion, both insist their skills haven't dulled.

Calzaghe ready for showdown with Jones....