• 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

    1. Full name: Joseph William Calzaghe
    2. Born: March 23, 1972
    3. Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    4. Nickname: The Pride of Wales, The Italian Dragon Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    5. Height: 5'11" Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    6. Reach: 73" Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    7. Stance: Southpaw Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    8. Weight class: Light heavyweight Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    9. Second boxer in history to win welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight titles Official Site: Joe Calzaghe
    10. Won 110 of 120 amateur contests Official Site: Joe Calzaghe

  • 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 Calzaghe

    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.ESPN.com: Calzaghe keen on quitting while he's ahead Joe Calzaghe defeated Roy Jones Jr. by unanimous decision 118 - 109.