The longest-reigning world title-holder in boxing history, Calzaghe!

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    The longest-reigning world title-holder in boxing history, Calzaghe!

    The longest-reigning world title-holder in boxing history, Calzaghe ruled the super-middleweight division for two weeks short of 11 years after defeating Chris Eubank on points for the vacant WBO title in 1997.

    He destroyed Jeff Lacy in a career-defining unification showdown in 2006, which he followed with a superb victory over Mikkel Kessler.

    He then travelled to the United States to outpoint American greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight.

    "He is the best, without a doubt," Warren told Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek show.

    *Source; BBC SPORT*
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    The highlight must have been beating Manfredo Jr. Freakin amazing performance man, amazing.

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      i don't hate on calzaghy, he's an all time great but that accomplishment would mean a lot more had he fought tough competition.

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        Originally posted by ИATAS206
        The highlight must have been beating Manfredo Jr. Freakin amazing performance man, amazing.
        Clearly, you don't know anything about Calzaghe.

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        • rizkybizness
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          that's like winning an event at the special olympics

          at the end of the day - you're still ******ed, mate.

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          • Reggie Miller
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            #6
            Calzaghe is NOT an ATG, but one of the best fighters of OUR era.

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              Originally posted by 3_Hooks
              i don't hate on calzaghy, he's an all time great but that accomplishment would mean a lot more had he fought tough competition.
              Kessler
              Eubank
              Lacy
              Popkins
              Roid Jones

              I don't know about you, but I think that's tough competition.
              His resume is stellar, and not to mention the fact that he NEVER lost.

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                #8
                Originally posted by ИATAS206
                The highlight must have been beating Manfredo Jr. Freakin amazing performance man, amazing.


                Not as good as this display and interview calling out guys 2 weight divisions below.

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                  The WBO title wasnt even considered a real title when Calzaghe won it. I dont know the exact date, but it took a few more years to get legitimate recongnition.

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                    Originally posted by $ Lord13 $
                    Kessler
                    Eubank
                    Lacy
                    Popkins
                    Roid Jones

                    I don't know about you, but I think that's tough competition.
                    His resume is stellar, and not to mention the fact that he NEVER lost.
                    Ironic you have a floyd avatar that says ***** and yet suck calzaghes **** so hard.

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