What is Joe Calzaghe's Net Worth?
Joe Calzaghe, known by nicknames like 'The Pride of Wales,' 'The Italian Dragon,' and 'Super Joe,' is a retired Welsh boxer with a net worth of $10 million. Born in Hammersmith, London, England on March 23, 1972, his family relocated to Wales when he was just two years old. Displaying early promise, Calzaghe began boxing at nine and went professional in 1993.
His breakthrough came in July 1997 when he defeated Chris Eubank to claim the WBO Super Middleweight title, a title he successfully defended 21 times. In March 2006, he secured victories against Jeff Lacy, retaining his WBO title while adding the IBF and 'The Ring' Super Middleweight titles to his achievements.
Calzaghe's career soared in November 2007 with a unanimous decision win over Mikkel Kessler, earning both the WBA (Super) and WBC Super Middleweight titles. He continued his unbeaten streak in 2008 by winning a split decision against Bernard Hopkins, capturing 'The Ring' Light Heavyweight title.
Joe Calzaghe's final match took place at Madison Square Garden on November 8, 2008, where he triumphed over Roy Jones Jr. After an illustrious career, he announced his retirement in 2009, finishing with an impeccable record of 46 wins, including 32 knockouts, zero losses, and zero draws. This feat makes him one of the few world champions to retire undefeated.
