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10: Joe Calzaghe’s biggest victories

Fighters Network
08
Feb

A weekly boxing list compiled by Michael Rosenthal. This week: Joe Calzaghe's biggest victories.

1. Bernard Hopkins, April 19, 2008, SD 12: Hopkins was 43 but still very difficult to beat
2. Mikkel Kessler, Nov. 3, 2007, UD 12: Many picked Kessler to win; they should’ve known better
3. Jeff Lacy, March 4, 2006, UD 12: One-sided victory made him an international star
4. Chris Eubank, Nov. 11, 1997, UD 12: He knocked off a British legend and won his first major title in one shot
5. Roy Jones Jr., Nov. 8, 2008, UD 12: Jones was badly faded but a big name on Calzaghe’s resume
6. Mario Veit, April 28, 2001, KO 1: The German fighter was unbeaten when Calzaghe stopped him
7. Robin Reid, Feb. 13, 1999, SD 12: Calzaghe won by a split decision over his talented fellow Briton
8. Richie Woodhall, Dec. 16, 2000, KO 10: Woodhall was a former super middleweight titleholder
9. Charles Brewer, April 20, 2002, UD 12: Brewer was a respected former super middleweight titleholder
10. Stephen Wilson , Oct. 28, 1995, KO 8: Calzaghe won his first title, the BBBofC British variety

Michael Rosenthal can be reached at [email protected]



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