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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.
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...
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.
Calzaghe, an underdog even with the British bookmakers, dominated the fight. He also won the vacant Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Championship. Relinquished the IBF Super Middleweight Championship on November 27, 2006.
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.
May 18, 2024 · Joe Calzaghe, the legendary Welsh boxer, left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing throughout his illustrious career. His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming an undefeated world champion has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport.
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...
