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Who was better Jones or Calzaghe?

With a relentless attack, Joe Calzaghe, the light heavyweight world champion from Wales, kept his unbeaten record intact as he overwhelmed Jones through 12 rounds. Calzaghe won by unanimous decision, 118-109 on all three judges’ score cards, cementing himself as the No. 1 fighter in the division.

Is Joe Calzaghe the greatest?

5, he retired from the sport of boxing as one of the rare fighters who can boast an undefeated record over the course of their career. 46-0 with 32 knockouts. He is the “Pride of Wales”, the “Italian Dragon”, he is “Super” Joe Calzaghe; and he just may be the greatest champion you never heard of.

How old was Joe Calzaghe when he fought Roy Jones Jr?

Calzaghe’s last pro fight was actually a unanimous points win against Jones Jr in 2008. At the age of 49, if the two fought again they would have a combined age of 101. The news comes just days after Brit boxing legend Lennox Lewis confirmed he IS in talks to fight Mike Tyson again.

Did Joe Calzaghe fight Roy Jones?

Roy Jones Jr., billed as “Battle of the Superpowers”, was a boxing light-heavyweight superfight. The fight was held on November 8, 2008, at Madison Square Garden. The fight was for Calzaghe’s Ring light-heavyweight championship.

How much did Joe Calzaghe worth?

Joe Calzaghe Achieved a Net Worth of $21 Million (Updated For 2020)

How heavy was Roy Jones Jr in his prime?

193 pounds
At his peak, he fought in the light heavyweight division and weighed in the 165-178 range. When Jones stepped up to heavyweight to face John Ruiz, he weighed in at 193 pounds. Speed was a key to his game, so it will be interesting to see how the weight gain impacts him.

Is Joe Calzaghe a Hall of Famer?

In 2007, Calzaghe won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, making him the first Welsh winner of this award since David Broome in 1960. Calzaghe was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.

What was Joe Calzaghes last fight?

The fight was held on November 8, 2008, at Madison Square Garden. The fight was for Calzaghe’s Ring light-heavyweight championship. It ultimately proved to be Calzaghe’s final professional bout, as he announced his retirement on February 5, 2009.

Did Calzaghe fight Roy Jones?

How old is Joe Calzaghe?

49 years (March 23, 1972)
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