Joe Calzaghe is one of the real legends of boxing. The Welsh icon took many world championships in two weight classes and has a record that he is the longest world champion of super medium weight in the history of boxing. Interestingly, Calzaghe had the title of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) for over a decade.
Known as the “Italian dragon”, he remained invincible by all his impressive career, defeating massive names such as Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins and Mikkel Kessler. His success brought him a significant fortune of 10 million pounds. Since the suspension of gloves in 2008, Calzaghe led full events including charity, television performances and a bit of controversy. We delve into the life of the “pride of Wales”.
Parting from a 13 -year -old wife
Calzaghe separated from his first wife of Mandy in March 2005 after 13 years of marriage. The boxer was only 21 when they met and had two children together. Despite the division, the couple decided to stay close because of their two sons.
“It was very piercing,” said Calzaghe about breaking in 2013. “It reached a stage where there was no conversation. Everything was done by the text. I talked to her only twice on a year and a half.”
Contact
The most publicized Calzaghe relationship was with Kristina Rianoff, the Critly Come Dancing stars. The couple met when Calzaghe cooperated with Rianoff in the 2009 program series.
However, the couple ended a four -year affair in August 2013. “Kristina and I had a few great years together,” he said. “She is a wonderful woman, but we decided to go in our separate ways to each other.
Cocaine apology
Calzaghe apologized for the employ of cocaine after the medicine is displayed by. The boxer published a statement in which he spoke on his struggles since the gloves were suspended.
“I am very sorry if someone feels disappointed and I make sure that nothing like this will happen again,” said Calzaghe. “I really regret my occasional employ of cocaine in what were sometimes the long days from my retirement from the ring.
“I am fully aware of the bad example that gives other people, especially juvenile people and I apologize to my family, friends and fans.”
Back Admission
Calzaghe claimed that he did not intend to recognize his career again. Speaking in 2019, he was asked if he would ever consider returning to the ring, but his answer was as uncomplicated to the point as his left hand. “There is no chance to return,” he said. “What is the point? You did it all.”
Intimidation campaign
Once a victim of intimidation, Calzaghe became a patron for beatbullying, a charity organization dealing with the fighting of school anguish. The organization is known for influential advertising campaigns that emphasize the dangers of intimidation.
Calzaghe opened about his own experience, revealing how intimidation changed him from the “ecstatic, outgoing kid who liked school and school into an introverted wreck.”