Joe Calzaghe: Called out by Bernard Hopkins, 8 Rounds with a Broken Hand & the Last Fight with Roy

Dive into Joe Calzaghe’s storied boxing career as he shares personal insights, from his early challenges and first loss to the defining moments that shaped his legendary status. This video covers it all—from the grueling eight-round fight with a broken hand and being called out by Bernard Hopkins to the emotional farewell fight with Roy Jones at MSG. Explore exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining quotes, and the sacrifices that fueled Joe’s journey to greatness.

00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:20 – Welcome Joe Calzaghe
00:02:22 – How did Joe get into boxing?
00:05:40 – Joe’s first loss
00:08:08 – Joe’s dad wasn’t a boxer
00:09:55 – Giving up your childhood to be a pro boxer
00:11:55 – Were you on the national team?
00:15:00 – First world title fight
00:19:00 – Fighting Jeff Lacey
00:23:55 – “I don’t make a plan going into a fight.”
00:30:30 – Joe has only trained at one gym his whole life
00:33:00 – How much did the hand injury hold Joe back?
00:34:18 – Mikkel Kessler fight
00:38:50 – Deciding to retire
00:41:19 – “I’ll never let a white boy beat me.”
00:43:19 – Did you get a fair deal to fight?
00:46:23 – Did you know when it was your last fight?
00:49:05 – Roy Jones in MSG
00:52:00 – Joe with the first-round knockdowns
00:54:35 – Pops accepting the retirement
01:02:02 – Joe vs. Ward: Who would win?

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