Joe Calzaghe is renowned for his fast hand speed, excellent footwork, and relentless work rate.

He was trained by his father, Enzo Calzaghe, throughout his career.

Calzaghe was the first boxer to unify three of the four major world titles (WBA, WBC, and WBO) at super middleweight.

He was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2007.

After retiring from boxing, Calzaghe has been involved in various charitable activities and has made appearances in media and entertainment.

WBO Super Middleweight Champion (1997-2008)

IBF Super Middleweight Champion (2006)

WBC Super Middleweight Champion (2007-2008)

The Ring Super Middleweight Champion (2006-2008)

WBA (Super) Super Middleweight Champion (2007-2008)

The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion (2008)

Longest-reigning super middleweight world champion, holding the WBO title for over 10 years with 21 successful defenses.

Retired undefeated with a 46-0 record.

Vs. Chris Eubank (October 11, 1997): Won by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBO Super Middleweight title.

Vs. Jeff Lacy (March 4, 2006): Dominated and won by unanimous decision, unifying The Ring, IBF and WBO World Super Middleweight titles .

Vs. Mikkel Kessler (November 3, 2007): Won by unanimous decision, unifying the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles.

Vs. Bernard Hopkins (April 19, 2008): Won by split decision to claim The Ring Light Heavyweight title.

Vs. Roy Jones Jr. (November 8, 2008): Won by unanimous decision, defending The Ring Light Heavyweight title; this was his final professional fight.