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Joe Calzaghe is the Undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion. Calzaghe has had notable victories over Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacy.
Calzaghe announced his retirement on February 5, 2009, finishing his career with an unbeaten 46-0 record, saying "It was a difficult decision but I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve in boxing. I've been world champion for 11 years. I've got no other goals to go for. That's why I am calling it a day."ESPN.com: Calzaghe Retires with 46-0 Record
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Joseph William Calzaghe
- Born: March 23, 1972
- Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Nickname: The Pride of Wales, The Italian Dragon Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Height: 5'11" Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Reach: 73" Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Stance: Southpaw Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Weight class: Light heavyweight Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Second boxer in history to win welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight titles Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
- Won 110 of 120 amateur contests Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
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Early Life and Career
Joseph William Calzaghe was born in Hammersmith, London, England. He started boxing at the age of nine and compiled an amateur record of 110 wins and 10 losses. Calzaghe turned pro in 1993 and compiled a record of 46 wins, zero losses and 32 KOs. Official Site: Joe CalzagheOn 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.ESPN.com: Calzaghe keen on quitting while he's ahead Joe Calzaghe defeated Roy Jones Jr. by unanimous decision 118 - 109.
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@JuicyJulesRocks I hope he doesn't go in there. He seems like a prick, would love for Joe Calzaghe to have that arranged fight with him!
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Video: Paul Gascoigne vs Joe Calzaghe showboat dive http://bit.ly/36DZ5D
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No Ordinary Joe: The Autobiography - $12.73
In March 2006, the fiery son of an Italian immigrant to Wales stepped into the ring to face his destiny — a fight with the American boxer billed as the next Mike Tyson, Jeff Lacy — and won. Calzaghe’s autobiography charts his road to succes...
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Jones Jr., busca callar a todos.(pelea entre los boxeadores Roy Jones, Jr. y Joe Calzaghe): An article from: Semana - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Newspan Media on November 9, 2008. The length of the article is 600 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML forma...
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HBO Boxing Poster : Bernard Hopkins VS Joe Calzaghe 45x59 - $75.00
Front is high gloss vinyl surface. Made to be stuck on its backing, or hung as it is for best quality. Frame Worthy.
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No Ordinary Joe: The Autobiography of the Greatest British Boxer of All Time - $34.95
It was past three in the morning when Joe Calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. Victory over Jeff Lacy, a 28-year-old American compared to a young Mike Tyson because of hi...
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View All Joe Calzaghe Questions (173) | Ask a QuestionWhy is coffee called Joe? (5 Answers)From Mavens' Word of the Day:"How American coffee came to be called joe is not well documented, but the leading theory connects it to the once-popular song Old Black Joe ... read moreWhy was the story of Joe Arpaios father deserting him after he got his green card removed from Joes biography? (1 Answer)He's not an anchor baby because his parents immigrated from Italy legally. I think he's doing an awesome job. He's doing his job as a sheriff - he's putting criminals ... read moreIs Trader Joes open on Easter? What are the stores hours? (1 Answer)According to the Trader Joe's website, all stores are open on Easter Sunday (April 12th), however, they will close early at 5pm. read more
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Joe Calzaghe Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
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- Height: 5-11 1/2
- Weight: Super Middleweight
- First Professional Bout: 1994
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Joe Calzaghe Timeline
- March 23, 1972 : Born
- 1994: First Professional Bout
- 2006: Defeats Jeff Lacy
- 2007: Defeats Peter Manfredo Jr.
- 2007: Defeats Mikkel Kessler
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