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.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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