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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 suffers first career knockdown in 2nd; Mitchell down in 2nd. Pudwill down twice in 1st and once in 2nd. Pudwill took the fight on two-weeks' notice as a replacement for Thomas Tate. Jimenez had one point deducted in the 10th round for a head-butt.
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.
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.
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...
Jan 8, 2024 · Joe Calzaghe’s story is one of unwavering determination, skilful execution, and unparalleled success. From his early days in the amateur ranks to becoming an undisputed champion in two weight classes, Calzaghe’s journey is etched in the annals of boxing history.
Defeated International Boxing Federation Super Middleweight Champion Jeff Lacy by a unanimous decision on March 4, 2006, to unify the IBF and WBO titles. Calzaghe, an underdog even with the British bookmakers, dominated the fight. He also won the vacant Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Championship.
Apr 20, 2023 · Joe Calzaghe looks back on his Las Vegas super fight with American boxing legend Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins and Calzaghe fought in April 2008, exactly 15 years ago.
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...
Apr 19, 2024 · 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. Calzaghe had defeated Mikel Kessler in his final fight at super middleweight, confirming his dominance.
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