Undefeated world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has announced his retirement after an outstanding 16-year professional career.
The 36-year-old Welshman held a world title for more than 11 years and won all of his 46 fights, including 32 knockouts!
Joe’s dad and trainer Enzo Calzaghe said of the retirement:
He is the best British boxer of all-time, because he has a heart and character that makes him almost super human, that can’t be matched by anyone.
The final decision I’m really pleased about. He’s had a great innings, what a career.
I think he did the right thing not because I think he didn’t stand a chance. He’s Joe Calzhage! The undefeated, the champ. He will be forever remembered in the boxing arena. He is already an icon in boxing, retired or not.
Comment by francesca — February 25, 2009 @ 2:08 am
Happy retirement, he is leaving an icon, I don’t really follow boxing but his record really does speak for him and may he enjoy his retirement.
Comment by Thrifty — March 3, 2009 @ 2:33 am
This sucks. He is just afraid of fighting some of the better fighters out there that could really give him a run for his money.
Comment by Upcoming Horror Movies — March 23, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
The words “afraid” and “Joe Calzaghe” don’t go together at all I’m afraid…
Comment by Steve Speirs — March 24, 2009 @ 4:34 am