Joe Calzaghe says Kelly Pavlik's weekend defeat shows just why he didn't want to fight the previously-unbeaten star.

Pavlik lost on points to Bernard Hopkins and Calzaghe is glad he opted to meet Roy Jones next month instead.

Calzaghe, who beat Hopkins back in April, said: "I said all along Kelly Pavlik was overrated, overhyped and hadn't done anything in his career to a warrant a fight with me.

"This was evident Saturday night when Hopkins destroyed and exposed him for what he is.

"That is why I wasn't going to waste my time fighting him and went straight to a bout with Roy Jones who has proved himself time and time again that he is one of the greatest fighters in our era. I have been a champion for 11 years and I am only interested in fighting legends.

"My boxing career and record speaks for itself. This will be the biggest fight of my career as I am fighting one of the best, at the best place to fight."

Light-heavyweights Calzaghe and Jones will square up at New York's Madison Square Garden on November 8 and the unbeaten Welshman has told his fans to prepare for a victory party.

He added: "They told me that the place (Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall) was packed with Pavlik fans who either sat stunned or actually started cheering for Hopkins.

"My fans will have a great night at Madison Square Garden as I will give them no reason to cheer for Roy Jones. I am sure it was a long trip back for all those people from Ohio. I tell my fans, don't worry, we will be partying on the plane ride home."