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Calzaghe Stays Retired Amid Froch's Rematch Call

6/6/2025

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Joe Calzaghe, the undefeated boxing legend, hung up his gloves in 2008 with an impressive 46 victories, ruling the super-middleweight division for over ten years. Recently, rival Carl Froch reignited debate over Calzaghe's narrow 1999 win against Robin Reid, who now craves a rematch. However, Calzaghe seems poised to remain retired, proud of his remarkable legacy.

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Joe Calzaghe, the undefeated boxing legend, hung up his gloves in 2008 with an impressive 46 victories, ruling the super-middleweight division for over ten years. Recently, rival Carl Froch reignited debate over Calzaghe's narrow 1999 win against Robin Reid, who now craves a rematch. However, Calzaghe seems poised to remain retired, proud of his remarkable legacy.