Joe Calzaghe
Joe Calzaghe is the Undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion. Calzaghe has had notable victories over Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacy.
On November 8, 2008, Calzaghe faced Roy Jones Jr. at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Calzaghe stated that it will be his final fight before retiring from the sport.1
Joe Calzaghe defeated Roy Jones Jr. by unanimous decision 118 - 109.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Joseph William Calzaghe
- Born: March 23, 1972
- Birth Place: Hammersmith, London, England2
- Nick Name: The Pride of Wales, The Italian Dragon2
- Height: 5'11"2
- Reach: 73"2
- Stance: Southpaw2
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight2
Early Life and Career
Joseph William Calzaghe was born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. Calzaghe started boxing at the age of 9 and compiled an amateur record of 110 wins and 10 losses. Calzaghe turned pro in 1993 and has since compiled a record of 45 wins, zero losses and 32 KOs going into his fight against Roy Jones Jr. on November 8, 2008.2
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