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. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Joe calzaghe is back in boxing after getting a managers license credit. Joseph william calzaghe cbe is a welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993. Joe calzaghe latest news, reaction, results, pictures. Joe calzaghe on the fight with carl froch that never. Few boxers just 15 in fact can say they retired as an undefeated world champion. These events may be seen on youtube, including the vendor. Jun 05, 2008 buy no ordinary joe by calzaghe, joe isbn.
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. Former welsh boxer who was a ring super middleweight champion. Download the dazn app now follow dazn usa on social media. Joseph william calzaghe cbe born 23 march 1972 is a welsh former professional boxer who retired undefeated. Wbo supermiddleweight title international arena, cardiff, wales 28062003. 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. 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.
We were sent a short clip of the future star doing the business and looking sharp with nice movement and a tight defence. Calzaghe is the superior boxer of the two, and has also shown the conditioning and desire to go the distance against the toughest challenges. Its october 1997 and a 220 joe calzaghe takes on the legendary chris eubank for the vacant wbo world super middleweight championship. Joe calzaghes most memorable fight to date came on 5th march 2006 when he faced rival ibf super middleweight champion jeff lacy in manchester.
He is an actor, known for solitary 2015, faith 2016 and mr calzaghe 2015. Nov 06, 2008 a fightbyfight guide to joe calzaghe s career. John rawling recalls his topfive joe calzaghe fights. 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. It was past three oclock in the morning when joe calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. In 2006 he scored a unanimous decision over ibf champion jeff lacy to unify titles. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell highlights super middleweight slugfest jeff jackson.
Mar 07, 2016 wbo supermiddleweight title international arena, cardiff, wales 28062003. 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 was born on february 23, 1972 in hammersmith, london, england as joseph william. 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. Carl froch will do well to be as successful and happy as joe calzaghe published. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mitchell is the first boxer who knockdown the italian dragon calzaghe he. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell 20030628 video dailymotion. 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. Joe calzaghe talks bullies and record in candid interview.
Calzaghe can tip oldman popkins over edge kevin mitchell. His nicknames include the pride of wales, the italian dragon and. He nailed himself down as the best supermiddle in the world and undoubtedly the finest since roy jones ruled the weight 10 years ago. Ian darke interviews joe calzaghe after his impressive stoppage of byron mitchell on the 28th of june 2003 at the c. Joe calzaghe vs byron mitchell full fight video allthebest. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. Through sheer grit and determination this fatherson team have traveled the globe from cardiff to las vegas to take. In 2007, joe calzaghe was voted the bbc sports personality of the year and his father enzo was voted best trainer coach. Very good quality for used and if you havent seen this fight its a musta classic case of. The opponent process got stickier when joe calzaghe severed ties with a.
Joe calzaghe meets miss usa ahead of his muchanticipated bout against bernard hopkins. He had a fighting style similar to that of mike tyson, with enormous punching power, but that failed to prevent his first ever defeat. That might still be a notch below ward, but its only a notch. Graham budd 1516 may 2017 catalogue by auction technology. In april 2008, joe calzaghe, in spite of being knocked down in the first round, won a split decision. 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. And joe calzaghe rarely has since retiring six years ago. 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. On the line was the wbo, wbc and wba world belts as well as the ring magazine championship. Calzaghe was a master at what he did, even if it wasnt ktfoing people. Victory over jeff lacy, a 28yearold american compared to a young mike tyson because of his power and take. Joe calzaghe and his father enzo come from humble beginnings in newbridge, wales. Joe calzaghe defends his wbo super middleweight title in his hometown against former wba champion byron mitchell on showtime.
Joe calzaghe is the number one top fighter in the history of the game. He deserves credit for beating kessler who was the best challanger at the. The bout took place at cardiffs millennium stadium on november 4. He won all 46 of his professional bouts, 32 by way of knockout, and was inducted into the international boxing hall of. 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 is overrated boxing fans sports bar gamespot. 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. Apr 24, 2007 it was past three oclock in the morning when joe calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. 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.
Combat pour le titre wbo chez les poids super moyens super middleweight entre le tenant du titre joe calzaghe et byron mitchell tenu au. Jul 16, 2015 by samuel lee chris eubank on calzaghe s ranking. Calzaghes victory over american jeff lacy was beyond emphatic. At the start of the 21st century, he ranked as the longestreigning champion in professional boxing history, with an undefeated record 460. Victory over jeff lacy, a 28yearold american compared to a young mike tyson because of his power and takenoprisoners attitude, left no one in doubt about the world super middleweight champions talent. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Enzo calzaghe 19492018, italianborn welsh boxing trainer joe calzaghe born 1972, welsh former professional boxer. No ordinary joe is a mustread for all sports fans, north west evening mail fittingly gritty, telegraph. 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. Just what you want no problem ordering and no problem receiving the product. 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. Chris eubank sr on joe calzaghe, carl froch and alltime.
Joe calzaghe has released an autobiography, no ordinary joe. 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. Apr 12, 2008 calzaghe can tip oldman popkins over edge kevin mitchell. He beat chris eubank, bernard hopkins and roy jones over 36 rounds when we each had one of our best ever performances left in. 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, born march 23, 1972, london, england, welsh professional boxer. Joe calzaghe versus mikkel kessler was a super middleweight boxing contest between the number one and two super middleweights in the world. 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. At the start of the 21st century, he ranked as the longestreigning champion in professional boxing history, with an undefeated record in both the super middleweight and light heavyweight categories calzaghe grew up in wales, the son of a welsh mother and a sardinian father.
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. Joe calzaghe was born on february 23, 1972 in hammersmith, london, england as joseph william calzaghe. Nov 19, 2015 few boxers just 15 in fact can say they retired as an undefeated world champion. For the thirteenth time calzaghe defended his wbo super middleweight title against american byron mitchell, who had been world champion for the wba in.
Richie woodhall left and joe calzaghe meet ahead of their world title fight back in 2000. Mar 11, 2009 joe calzaghe vs bernard hopkins full fight video. His nicknames include the pride of wales, the italian dragon and super joe. 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. He proved his adversity in and out of the ring, rebounding from knockdowns against byron mitchell. 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. Calzaghe also proved his bravery when first taking the wbo supermiddleweight back in 1997 against chris eubank and by getting off the floor to stop a worldclass byron mitchell in two rounds.