Calzaghe making his 20th defense

6 Apr 2007

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See gallery Wales' Joe Calzaghe, left, and Peter Manfredo of the United States pose for photographers during a weigh-in, in Cardiff

Wales' Joe Calzaghe, left, and Peter Manfredo of the United States pose for photographers during a weigh-in, in Cardiff © AP

Frank Warren, Joe Calzaghe, Peter Manfredo and Sugar Ray Leonard at today's press conference in Cardiff, Wales. "If you can`t get motivated to fight in front of 35,000 people, there is something wrong with you," said unbeaten WBO super middleweight champion Calzaghe who is making his 20th title defense. Manfredo, a finalist on 'The Contender' boxing reality series, stated "I have not spent 12 weeks away from my family to come here and be an opponent. I am here to be champion and I am not afraid of Joe or his reputation."

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News: Fight Joe Calzaghe -VS- Peter Manfredo Jr.

8 Apr 2007 00:58

Calzaghe too strong for Manfredo

Joe Calzaghe dismantled Peter Manfredo Jr to make the 20th successful defence of his WBO super middleweight title at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Welshman Calzaghe, 35, thrilled the 35,000 spectators with a third-round stoppage of the American, a former reality TV star. read more ...

7 Apr 2007 11:59

Calzaghe, Manfredo make weight!

Joe Calzaghe weighed in at 168 lbs and Peter Manfredo weighed in at 166 lbs for their HBO-televised showdown tomorrow in front of 35,000+ at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Three-time world champion Diego "Chico" Corrales and world-ranked welterweight contender Joshua Clottey each weighed in officially Friday at 149 pounds for their 10-round read more ...

5 Apr 2007 17:22

Warren Wants Kessler Or Taylor For Joe Next

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4 Apr 2007 23:50

Hopkins: "Want me Calzaghe? Come to America."

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28 Mar 2007 17:14

Q&A Peter Manfredo!

Peter Manfredo, Jr., held his last formal press conference this past Thursday, on his own home turf of Manfredo's Gym in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. For years, Manfredo has punched the dog-eared heavy and speed bags, skipped miles of rope, and sparred uncountable rounds in his father's gym, to prepare for an opportunity at a world title belt read more ...

25 Mar 2007 18:21

Calzaghe rips Manfredo!

WBO super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe has hit back at Peter Manfredo Jnr's claims that he will knock him out when they meet on April 7 at the Millennium Stadium Cardiff. Contender runner-up Manfredo also branded Calzaghe a slapper, questioned whether he was a legend and said his reign as a world champion would be ended in front of his own fans in a fortnight's time read more ...

20 Mar 2007 19:36

Manfredo hits the Wildcard!

Yesterday, Leonard, Manfredo and father/trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr. held their final west coast sparring session at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. before breaking camp last night and heading back to Rhode Island. This weekend, Team Manfredo will wing it across the pond to Cardiff, Wales, where Manfredo (26-3, 12 KOs), from Providence, RI, will become the first alumnus from "The Contender" to fight for a world title read more ...

29 Nov 2006 15:27

CALZAGHE-MANFREDO PRESSER QUOTES!

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23 Nov 2006 14:55

Calzaghe-Manfredo on March 3!

Boxing's longest-reigning world champion Joe Calzaghe and Peter Manfredo, Jr., runner-up on the first season of "The Contender," will be officially announced at a news conference next Tuesday in New York City. Promoted by Sports Network, in association with The Tournament of Contenders, Calzaghe-Manfredo will take place Saturday, March 3 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. HBO will broadcast it in the United States. Calzaghe read more ...