Joe Calzaghe
Professional boxer, multiple title holder
Born
March 23rd, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A professional boxer achieved significant success in the super middleweight division. Held the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring magazine titles simultaneously. Retired undefeated after 46 professional fights. Won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2007. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014. Fights included championship bouts against notable opponents such as Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr.
Ended career undefeated with 46 wins
Held multiple world championships simultaneously
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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