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THE BARRY AND JOE SHOW

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LAST week in Cardiff, Barry Jones proved that Joe Calzaghe can take stick on both sides of the ropes.

Jones and Calzaghe were the stars of the latest BBC 5 Live touring gig, a free night for boxing fans and a very different night to the ones that champions are usually paid to attend. There were no gimmicks. Joe was stunned by the simplicity, and it showed – he was funny, open, emotional and happy.

And Barry Jones was Barry Jones. “Statistically, I’m a much better fighter that Joe.” Jones then went on and listed the reasons, and

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