Jun 17, 2017 joe calzaghe, the former unified super middleweight champion once held the wbo, wba, wbc, ibf and ring magazine titles and is considered to be one of the greatest ever british boxers. Joe calzaghe, the former unified super middleweight champion once held the wbo, wba, wbc, ibf and ring magazine titles and is considered to be one of the greatest ever british boxers. Yea he is 450but take into consideration he hasnt fought any one really spectacular,roy jones is 39 and won only 3 of his last 7 fights, he is washed upcalzaghe shouldve lost to b hop. Dec 11, 2019 the pride of wales became the most enduring of british boxing world champions at super middleweight and light heavy, winning bbc sports personality of the year in 2007.
In april 2008, joe calzaghe, in spite of being knocked down in the first round, won a split decision. Apr 24, 2007 it was past three oclock in the morning when joe calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. Joe calzaghe on the fight with carl froch that never. Calzaghe suffered his first career knockdown in the second round, before rising to halt mitchell in the very same round, thus becoming the first boxer to. These events may be seen on youtube, including the vendor. Joe calzaghe was born on february 23, 1972 in hammersmith, london, england as joseph william. Joe calzaghe was born on february 23, 1972 in hammersmith, london, england as joseph william calzaghe. Joe calzaghe latest news, reaction, results, pictures. Calzaghe would successfully defend the title a division record 21 times over the next decade including victories over robin reid w 12, omar sheika tko 5, richie woodhall tko 10, charles brewer w 12 and byron mitchell tko 2.
Joe calzaghe defends his wbo super middleweight title in his hometown against former wba champion byron mitchell on showtime. He had a fighting style similar to that of mike tyson, with enormous punching power, but that failed to prevent his first ever defeat. And joe calzaghe rarely has since retiring six years ago. On the line was the wbo, wbc and wba world belts as well as the ring magazine championship. Joe jr, also a southpaw just like his dad, dropped his opponent twice in the very first round and went on to win his debut fight by unanimous decision. No ordinary joe is a mustread for all sports fans, north west evening mail fittingly gritty, telegraph. Calzaghe was a master at what he did, even if it wasnt ktfoing people. He beat chris eubank, bernard hopkins and roy jones over 36 rounds when we each had one of our best ever performances left in us. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell 20030628 video dailymotion. His nicknames include the pride of wales, the italian dragon and super joe.
Joe calzaghe, born march 23, 1972, london, england, welsh professional boxer. Joe calzaghe is the number one top fighter in the history of the game. He beat chris eubank, bernard hopkins and roy jones over 36 rounds when we each had one of our best ever performances left in. In 2006 he scored a unanimous decision over ibf champion jeff lacy to unify titles. The welshman went the full 12 for victories over quality opposition like eubank and charles brewer, and even at the nadir of his form against robin reid he showed the sheer willpower to claim a points win. Jul 16, 2015 by samuel lee chris eubank on calzaghe s ranking. The bout took place at cardiffs millennium stadium on november 4. For the thirteenth time calzaghe defended his wbo super middleweight title against american byron mitchell, who had been world champion for the wba in. Nov 06, 2008 a fightbyfight guide to joe calzaghe s career. Joe calzaghe s most memorable fight to date came on 5th march 2006 when he faced rival ibf super middleweight champion jeff lacy in manchester.
Graham budd 1516 may 2017 catalogue by auction technology. Jun 05, 2008 buy no ordinary joe by calzaghe, joe isbn. With a 100% career record showing 46 wins and an 11year reign as world champion to his name, it is difficult to believe that the right of the newbridge man to lay claim to such honours can ever have been doubted. His nicknames include the pride of wales, the italian dragon and. Joe calzaghe talks bullies and record in candid interview. Combat pour le titre wbo chez les poids super moyens super middleweight entre le tenant du titre joe calzaghe et byron mitchell tenu au. Calzaghes only fight of 2003 was in june against another former world champion, in the shape of american byron mitchell at the cardiff international arena.
Joe calzaghe and his father enzo come from humble beginnings in newbridge, wales. Joe calzaghe has released an autobiography, no ordinary joe. Ian darke interviews joe calzaghe after his impressive stoppage of byron mitchell on the 28th of june 2003 at the c. In 2007, joe calzaghe was voted the bbc sports personality of the year and his father enzo was voted best trainer coach. He nailed himself down as the best supermiddle in the world and undoubtedly the finest since roy jones ruled the weight 10 years ago.
He won all 46 of his professional bouts, 32 by way of knockout, and was inducted into the international boxing hall of. Mar 07, 2019 thing about joe slapper calzaghe is that he was expertly managed, he didnt take risks, he fought bums, people he knew he could beat easily. We all like or liked carl froch, but after seeing how froch stacked up against kessler twice and how calzaghe stacked up with kessler, its clear to me that calzaghe was a level above froch and kessler. Joe calzaghe is back in boxing after getting a managers license credit. The pride of wales became the most enduring of british boxing world champions at super middleweight and light heavy, winning bbc sports personality of the. Its october 1997 and a 220 joe calzaghe takes on the legendary chris eubank for the vacant wbo world super middleweight championship. Calzaghe s only fight of 2003 was in june against another former world champion, in the shape of american byron mitchell at the cardiff international arena. Wbo supermiddleweight title international arena, cardiff, wales 28062003. Mar 07, 2016 wbo supermiddleweight title international arena, cardiff, wales 28062003. Just what you want no problem ordering and no problem receiving the product. Joseph william calzaghe cbe is a welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Few boxers just 15 in fact can say they retired as an undefeated world champion. Mitchell is the first boxer who knockdown the italian dragon calzaghe he. Chris eubank sr on joe calzaghe, carl froch and alltime. Calzaghe is the superior boxer of the two, and has also shown the conditioning and desire to go the distance against the toughest challenges. That might still be a notch below ward, but its only a notch. John rawling recalls his topfive joe calzaghe fights. He proved his adversity in and out of the ring, rebounding from knockdowns against byron mitchell.
For the thirteenth time calzaghe defended his wbo super middleweight title against american byron mitchell, who had been world champion for the wba in previous years. Very good quality for used and if you havent seen this fight its a musta classic case of. At the start of the 21st century, he ranked as the longestreigning champion in professional boxing history, with an undefeated record 460. He deserves credit for beating kessler who was the best challanger at the. Joe calzaghe, winner of three consecutive aba titles as an amateur a postwar record and the dominant super middleweight in the world for the past decade, was born in 1972 in hammersmith, london, growing up from the age of two in newbridge, wales. The opponent process got stickier when joe calzaghe severed ties with a. Joe calzaghe sends firm warning to anthony joshua ahead of cardiff bout anthony joshua must adapt to the style of carlos takam after he. Joe calzaghe versus mikkel kessler was a super middleweight boxing contest between the number one and two super middleweights in the world. We were sent a short clip of the future star doing the business and looking sharp with nice movement and a tight defence. Mar 11, 2009 joe calzaghe vs bernard hopkins full fight video. Joseph william calzaghe cbe born 23 march 1972 is a welsh former professional boxer who retired undefeated. Joe calzaghe cbe born 23 march 1972 in hammersmith, london, england, also known as the pride of wales, is a welsh boxer of italian and welsh descent, currently living in cwmbran, wales. Joe calzaghes most memorable fight to date came on 5th march 2006 when he faced rival ibf super middleweight champion jeff lacy in manchester.
Through sheer grit and determination this fatherson team have traveled the globe from cardiff to las vegas to take. Enzo calzaghe 19492018, italianborn welsh boxing trainer joe calzaghe born 1972, welsh former professional boxer. Joe calzaghe meets miss usa ahead of his muchanticipated bout against bernard hopkins. Download the dazn app now follow dazn usa on social media. Apr 12, 2008 calzaghe can tip oldman popkins over edge kevin mitchell.
Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. Joe calzaghe is overrated boxing fans sports bar gamespot. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell highlights super middleweight slugfest jeff jackson. Calzaghe can tip oldman popkins over edge kevin mitchell. Dec 09, 2002 calzaghe is the superior boxer of the two, and has also shown the conditioning and desire to go the distance against the toughest challenges. Calzaghes victory over american jeff lacy was beyond emphatic. Richie woodhall left and joe calzaghe meet ahead of their world title fight back in 2000. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell full fight video allthebest. Former welsh boxer who was a ring super middleweight champion. Nov 19, 2015 few boxers just 15 in fact can say they retired as an undefeated world champion. It was past three oclock in the morning when joe calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life.
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