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Calzaghe is the longest reigning super middleweight world champion in boxing history, having held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title for over 10 years and defending it against 20 opponents (a record in the division, shared with Sven Ottke) before moving up to light-heavyweight.
Calzaghe deducted 1 point in round 11 for punching round Lacy's back during a break Lacy down in the 12th round.
Apr 29, 2024 · Joe Calzaghe (born March 23, 1972, London, England) is a Welsh professional boxer. At the start of the 21st century, he ranked as the longest-reigning champion in professional boxing history, with an undefeated record in both the super middleweight and light heavyweight categories.
Sep 11, 2023 · Forty six victories without a single loss, a record-breaking twenty-one consecutive title defenses and a decade long reign at the top! At the turn of the centuries, Joe Calzaghe ruled the super...
Joe Calzaghe is arguably the best super middleweight in history and will long be remembered as one of the greatest British fighters of all time. That lofty position didn’t come easily, however. Calzaghe’s story began in Hammersmith, London, on March 23, 1972.
Jan 8, 2024 · Born on March 23, 1972, in London, England, Joe Calzaghe’s journey from a promising young talent to an undefeated boxing world champion is a testament to his dedication and prowess inside the ring. We examine the fighter’s career and his legendary fights with Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins, and Roy Jones Jr.
Joe Calzaghe, in the end, would be anything but ordinary. “If I have one regret, it’s not going to the Barcelona Olympics in 1992,” said the 41-year-old former undisputed super middleweight and light heavyweight champion who finished his pro career 46-0 (with 32 knockouts).
Apr 20, 2023 · Joe Calzaghe looks back on his Las Vegas super fight with American boxing legend Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins and Calzaghe fought in April 2008, exactly 15 years ago.
Joe Calzaghe. Born Joseph William Calzaghe on March 23, 1972 in London, England, Calzaghe boxed out of Newbridge, Wales. Following an accomplished amateur career (110-10) that included three consecutive ABA titles, Calzaghe turned pro on October 1, 1993 in Cardiff, Wales.
Apr 19, 2020 · Twelve years ago on Sunday, Welshman Joe Calzaghe etched himself into boxing folklore on a raucous night in Las Vegas by defeating American legend Bernard Hopkins to land a world title in a...
