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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 17

Joe Calzaghe retired boxer who played Brad Pitt’s body double in iconic gangster movie

Joe Calzaghe is one of few champions to retire undefeated. He left the sport with a record of 46-0. Calzaghe quit boxing in 2008, having become a two-weight world champion after defending his super-middleweight title 20 times over ten years.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 7
‘Couldn’t move for three days’… Joe Calzaghe names the fighter who completely exhausted him

‘Couldn’t move for three days’… Joe Calzaghe names the fighter who completely exhausted him

Boxing legend Joe Calzaghe is often considered to be one of the more underrated names in recent boxing history. Calzaghe defeated Roy Jones Jr. in his final career fight to retire with a perfect 46-0 record.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 1
Joe Calzaghe survived first-round knockdown in his final fight to retire undefeated

Joe Calzaghe survived first-round knockdown in his final fight to retire undefeated

Joe Calzaghe is one of the few champions to retire from the sport of boxing undefeated. Hanging up his gloves in 2008, the British boxer’s final record would be 46-0, with 32 knockouts.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / March 28

Joe Calzaghe Confesses That Boxing Was His ‘Escapism’

Former unified and lineal super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (46-0, 32 KOs) retired in 2008 after an unbeaten reign of over 15 years. While he decimated major names like Roy Jones Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 4
Joe Calzaghe Masterclass: Reliving His Dominance Over Jeff Lacy in 2006

Joe Calzaghe Masterclass: Reliving His Dominance Over Jeff Lacy in 2006

On March 4, 2006, Joe Calzaghe faced unbeaten American Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy at Manchester Arena with the IBF, WBO, and inaugural The Ring super middleweight titles up for grabs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 5
The Five Most Memorable Joe Calzaghe Fights

The Five Most Memorable Joe Calzaghe Fights

Welsh boxing has been blessed with many talented pugilists over the years, including Percy Jones, Jimmy Wilde, and, in more recent times, Barry Jones, Lee Selby, Joe Cordina, and the supremely talented Lauren Price.

Calzaghe inspiration behind Dragons' derby-day win

Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan sees an invitation to local boxing great Joe Calzaghe pay off against Ospreys.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 19
Revisiting in 2024: Joe Calzaghe Makes History Against Bernard Hopkins in Light Heavyweight Showdown

Revisiting in 2024: Joe Calzaghe Makes History Against Bernard Hopkins in Light Heavyweight Showdown

On April 19, 2008, Joe Calzaghe moved up to light heavyweight to take on the legendary American pugilist Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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