Beat Everyone! The Most Underrated Champion in History - Joe Calzaghe

[@mariosuarez3411]

What a beautiful documentary. I'm Mexican and always admired Joe Calzaghe. I'm glad he retired undefeated and is in great health. Regards to all the Welsh people.

[@davidwhitaker3411]

Yaki dah!

[@FUBAR1986]

Regards to all the people of the world, including you, my neighbor to the south🤪😂❤️🌍🌏🌎🙏 as always peace, love, joy, and hope to you and yours

[@jamestanner1564]

From one repressed country to another your comment is much appreciated 🥰

[@snoutysnouterson]

​@@jamestanner1564How is Wales repressed??

[@jamestanner1564]

@@snoutysnouterson well firstly we have Welsh government and they're a joke 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣, no but seriously until 1967 the Welsh language was banned it's only been in recent years that it's started to become more taught and encouraged, the closure of the mines and and the treatment of the miners decimated the country just the same as it did in the north of England. I know we have the Welsh government now but that was a complete backward step for us moving away when we should have moved closer to the rest of the UK and was a result of Tony Blair knowing he would only enhance the labour vote and get backing and approval from the people who would never vote Tory after the miners strikes giving labour a guaranteed amount of historical votes because of the way Maggie treated them during the 80's. If you Google has Wales been repressed then I'm sure you'll find many examples 👍

[@THEDAVMAN100]

It's mad that like for the last 6/7 fights of his career and biggest names,his hands were completely ruined and he still won them all and retired undefeated. Proper legend

[@rockabilly313]

Throughout his career he fought nobody’s, he’s got Mickey Mouse belts,over hyped

[@Jimmy_Cream]

​@@rockabilly313he was undisputed at SM ye nerk 😂

[@cestlevie7042]

​@rockabilly1065 u obviously know nothing about boxing - u seen what he did against Roy Jones jnr - made a mug out of him

[@russl9582]

@@rockabilly313it’s guys like yourself that make me read the comment section 😅 clueless but amusing

[@mrtibbz10]

​@@rockabilly313You that guy from back in the day?

[@angrysheepdog9744]

A testament to how a father can bring out the very best in his son and vise versa

[@jimwhite1061]

Amen!

[@antonoat]

What a great thing to say! 😀👏👍

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

vice versa indeed!

[@To15n25]

True...with a challenged life relationship with my 85 year old father. Calzaghe challenges me to love and forgive my Dad in his elderly years. My dad and me are becoming Champions together!

[@Carl-m2e]

Thanks to the Dad for showing everyone a example of a father and a man and for the showing the love of a son and loyalty. Together they walked through to victory. A shining example of a men.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

I always think of Enzo Calzaghe as one of history's greatest fathers. He not only sacrificed his own chance at glory for his son but dedicated his whole life to becoming the best mentor possible for his son's passion. What a legend.

[@afrimaras2940]

You`re goddamn right.

[@mrwideboy]

That's what a father is

[@steiny3353]

YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi .. Yeah, I agree. Joe certainly didn't hesitate to show how he loved his Dad and spent his whole career acknowledging his Dad's importance to his success. Joe was a hell of a fighter. I didn't realise he had a perfect no loss career, but seeing him in action, I shouldn't be surprised.

[@mrwideboy]

@steiny3353 I have Welsh blood and so glad raised the Welsh dragon

[@Tejay-Kiama]

Great comment dude, plus the others he mentored in the gym, he was a father figure to so many kids, who also became world/European champions at different weights

[@boardmike82]

Literally perfection. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@Iamyourboo2]

I think he's about appropriately rated and recognized. Good fighter, did not face enough competition.

[@haroldbell213]

He beat everyone who got in the ring with him.

[@MelGibsonFan]

@@Iamyourboo2Agreed. Calzaghe was very good, but his competition was lacking. Lacey was largely untested, RJJ was already on the decline and the BHop fight was contentious. Not shitting on JC, he’s an ATG in UK boxing but globally, not really.

[@kurtshousedemos3671]

@@MelGibsonFanthat’s ridiculous - he faced all the top global contenders in his weight class, over and over and over again. Not uk contenders - global. All the best their were. Just because you can’t find enough “big names” on his opponent list makes him just a local star? He literally beat every single best fighter in his weight class around the entire world, over and over and over again.

[@MGB18]

@@MelGibsonFan: You and "lamyourboo2" should stick with Ice Skating. Boxing is not for you.

[@thinkbig3384]

Joe must be the most underated "British" fighter of all time. This fella was, without question, the very best.

[@harrymail7]

Why do you put the " " British?

[@pretty-white-lamb]

​@@harrymail7Americans think British means you speak like the Queen.

[@chrisp6870]

He is British please don't use quotation marks

[@agegarret]

@@harrymail7probably because he is welsh?

[@harrymail7]

@@agegarret Guess where Wales is buddy....

[@faizalsalim1194]

Nothing but respect to Joe and his father Enzo. Both proper men. Thank you!

[@janwillemsteenhuisen1550]

Lim wat joe (bidenkopf)?🇷🇺🤗😊🌟😈

[@jameslowson6979]

I was out for dinner a couple of years ago at a restaurant in London with quite a large group of people when unexpectedly in walked Joe Calzaghe, at which point everyone to a man in that restaurant stood up and gave him a massive round of applause! Long time since retiring and still so much love shown to a true boxing great!

[@cameroncopus9737]

Yes he's way more loved than the media lead you to believe

[@Burlykim13]

Awesome ❤️

[@porkchops2]

That didn’t happen and you know it!

[@jameslowson6979]

@@porkchops2you’re just jealous you weren’t there, and you know it!

[@meandmynine_tm9684]

​@@porkchops2lmao ikr, these guys are such clowns

[@jamesburrell677]

It's rare to find such a well made documentary. Thank you!

[@thinking6307]

Here, here!!!!

[@kenbroadbent7288]

Fact

[@youtubenoob]

Maybe yall don't actually watch documentaries.

[@Gangland-ud4vb]

@@youtubenoobit’s not Ya’ll it’s YOU ALL I guess grammar isn’t your best subject 🤡

[@josevicentepereiraneto8910]

Genética Rock Marciano,Eder Zumbano Jofre,Joe Calzague,Ray Mancini........

[@christianmungo2342]

Joe Lovely guy, chin of granite, fists of steel, heart of a lion , skill levels way above the credit given.. absolute legend 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@joe-nautilus-nauticus]

" And most importantly , appreciate your parents. " Great homage to Joe. Thank you

[@garywilson7992]

I had been a huge boxing fan all my life, until the last 15 years or so. The judging kept getting more crooked, the great fighter’s & match’s were gone and boxing lost its magic. I’m almost 75 now, and accidentally came across this. I’d all but forgotten about this fighter, in America he wasn’t given as much exposure that he deserved. But this reminded me of why I loved boxing. A true champion, and with the fastest hands & combination’s I’ve ever seen, and not just with occasional spurts, but 12 rounds if need be. But the rarest of all, a happy ending, with 46 victories undefeated . They should make a movie, only it would be a true story.

[@rhysb2481]

I have lived all of my life so far about 5 minutes down the road from Joe Calzaghe, used to see him jogging and he trained most of his career in a small storage shed for the local rugby team. Very proud to see him get the credit he's due.

[@kierhudson1328]

Him and Vasiliy Lomachenko are my personal favourite fighters, like watching a flame lick about its prize, brilliant.

[@nassiglutt6587]

He was criminally underrated. This dude in his prime outboxes the champs of today like canelo alvarez with ease yet he's like disrespected as a true legend of the sport with the fact that he's a good man inside out, humble and righteous

[@inquisitvem6723]

Does he live in a castle now?😂

[@TheDemonGamerOfFleetStreet]

​@@inquisitvem6723no he lives in America and last time I checked the US ain't too hot for castles lol.

[@TheDemonGamerOfFleetStreet]

​@@nassiglutt6587he was only underrated by America.

[@Retired1967]

To me, a perfect boxer. Unreal cardio, great chin, great offense, great defense, fast hands, fast reflexes, could jab and move or could trade in a war. Unbelievable. I just wish he'd have gone over the pond earlier to prove his doubters wrong. I loved watching that man fight, a real pleasure.

[@Kingqubaent]

I'm glad that you acknowledge... that he fought some of the best American's well past their prime!

[@elgido3207]

​@Kingqubaent not all Joe's fault, he was an awkward proposition without a huge pay day attached to him. Hopkins knew he could make more in America fighting jokers like Tarver and big names like del a Hoya, great fighter but tiny!

[@michaeljenkins7024]

@Kingqubaent That wasn't Joe's fault! He wanted those fights. Jones Jr and Hopkins ducked him as long as they had the upper hand in the sport, obviously not because they thought that Joe was too good for them, but because they knew how good he was and saw little benefit in taking the risk of being made to look average by a bloke that hardly anybody in America knew anything about.

[@Retired1967]

@@Kingqubaent Yes he did, but as others have said, that was not his fault. Ask yourself this, Joe was a recognised belt holder, WHY were the others not chasing him to get hold of that belt. A very high risk proposition was Joe. The only yank who put it on the line in his prime was the IBF champion Jeff Lacy, he was undefeated, young, hungry and wanted Joe's belt. But we all know how that went. Fair play to Jeff, he risked it, he never quit, a true warrior, but sadly never the same man after that beatdown, confidence and self belief completely destroyed .

[@christame2332]

He lost power later on in his career, which made people call him the slapper. Definitely should have gone over earlier.

[@trombitasmilan8545]

That Father... thank you sir!

[@AiNEntertainment101]

...man, that fella truly was one of one - what a role model of a father.

[@davidfoley8189]

One of the finest men ever to lace a pair of gloves.A fighter who could box and a boxer who could fight.Absolute gentleman and it was a privilege to watch him

[@mihajlokozomara3786]

I agree with you 100%

[@renotseng4809]

It was just a shame that his hand injuries stopped him from going on to get that 50-0 before Mayweather.

[@holymackenaw]

49 or 50 mean nothing without context. Just two numbers.

[@meandmynine_tm9684]

​@@renotseng4809even if he did Mayweather would still have fought 12 more world champions, quadruple current world champions, 3 more hall of famers, 10 more belts and champion in 3 more weight divisions than Joe. It wouldn't of really mattered one bit. Joe could of had 65-70 wins and not matched that. That's the difference in boxers that actually push themselves

[@christycullen2355]

​@@meandmynine_tm9684the difference between calzaghe and may weather is calzaghe never dodged anyone

[@Svenburchard]

Danish here. He took out our biggest champion, but won our hearts.

[@BMRCJAMC]

…and in this documentary Kessler showed what a great fighter and a great person he is. No arrogance, genuinely speaking with Calzage with a smile.Awesome👌

[@edstar83]

Just like when Rocky Balboa defeated Ivan Drago.

[@joshuakausmann5504]

Was a big fan of Kessler too as a Welsh. 🇩🇰🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Svenburchard]

Glad we got to see that fight, my father always knew that Calzaghe was a very dangerous fight for Kessler.Great fight, Calzaghe just always had that next level to go to.Dearly missed as an entertainer in the ring @@joshuakausmann5504

[@petesanchez6058]

I couldn’t believe I was seeing Roy get embarrassed like this but respect to joe

[@muskratrepairservices7701]

The backstory that there were people trying to bring father away from son and vice versa and that both stood by one another is incredibly heartwarming

[@thomastaylor6998]

There is no argument. The man is a true warrior, marvellous boxer, iron willed fighter, and one of the greatest champions the world will ever see.

[@TheDantheman12121]

lolllll

[@tonylenton8385]

Really well put, Thomas.

[@محمدایرانی-ل9س]

زارت با چهارتا شاشوک مثل خودش مسابقه داده بگو چندتا قهرمانی جهانی داره

[@محمدایرانی-ل9س]

زارت😂😂😂

[@punkjazz88]

funny how stallone, zito and belushi are there to see him drop his black opponents lol

[@neilpaine9063]

His work in the ring made him a champion. His respect for his dad's sacrifice and dedication made him a gentleman. A combination of the two made him a legend. Gotta love big Joe

[@marklewis4421]

@@NeilHawkins-zq7bm really

[@marklewis4421]

@chrisBaxter-ly8or really

[@14goldmedals]

@@NeilHawkins-zq7bm don’t take it personally Neil, they’re probably black American boys and have no concept of the father-son relationship of love and respect.

[@jonahmiller6042]

Was absolutely a legend. You hold a belt in any weight class for a decade. Even the legend Ali doesn't boast that.

[@jasonmoody4219]

​@@jonahmiller6042all that means is he hid in his country and didn't fight anybody worth a damn

[@billielachatte4841]

Probably the loveliest boxing story between father and son. Thanks, VoteSport for this one! ❤

[@klayvonisme]

Excellent documentary of an incredible boxer. Raised, coached, and loved by a true sacrificial hero of a father! What an inspiring story!

[@longjohn5322]

Fantastic video, thank you. Congratulations to Joe and his wonderful late father Enzo. What a team.

[@craigholmes9396]

What an inspirational story. And, obviously, one of the greatest boxers of all time

[@ritchie-c8z]

nah nowhere near

[@ClickToPreview]

@@ritchie-c8z Oh, well enlighten us, person with a completely random youtube user name!

[@bruceleewright886]

He beat the best when they were way past their best. Good boxer but won't get the be recognised as the best because he didn't beat the best in their prime. Unlike Lewis or Mayweather, or even Tyson.

[@EnglishSaxons]

That doesn't take away what he acheived joe was one of the best boxers ever to lace up the gloves

[@parkerbohnn]

Joe was a bum.

[@chadborklund2171]

Almost embarrassed that I have never even heard of him either. Absolutely fantastic fighter, what a story. In all these great highlights, never saw this man take one cheap shot, or show anything but class and sportsmanship. Joe shows what talent and discipline can accomplish. Nothing but respect for this great champion.

[@stricknine8623]

If he was Black, he would be a household name and it would be hard to find someone that didn't know exact who he was. You know this is true.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

​@@stricknine8623No, in this instance, it's the fighting most of his career in the UK thing and against non US fighters. If he was black he'd be basically no bigger in the US if you only changed the color of his skin.

[@markmorris7123]

​@@stricknine8623it's not that at all..Its because hes Brittish...Americans call Europeans bums..Its why Canelo gets no respect for beating people like Ryder...Which was a great fight And yet Charlo who Americans saw as elite got absolutely dominated

[@СергейСердюк94]

​@@markmorris7123bums ? When Europeans dominate some division 😂

[@davidradovsky5354]

Hers a good documentary on him.

[@Bill51505]

To have a dad like Joe had was such a gift. To give up his dream to help his son become a champion is the epitome of selfless. What a great show of love!!! RIP to a great man.

[@AlexanderHL1919]

Calzaghe senior giving up on his dream right as it came into reach to focus on his son's instead is the most wholesome story I've seen in boxing by far. He definitely got his money's worth. Two legends, father and son both.

[@marvaff6878]

Absolutely!

[@Mark-pz9xw]

Everyone in Wales is proud of him! Definitely an underrated boxer and champion - legend!

[@jenkemjones68]

World champion!

[@andrewcurtis4568]

You mean everyone in Wales with satelite dish.

[@blackmaxbranning3666]

@@OnlySCHUMI try not bumping into him next time pip squeak

[@darthwiizius]

Plenty of us fans in England too mate. What we loved about him (apart from the speed, skill, work rate and endurance) was the fact that if you did manage to lamp him him one you were in trouble. Do that that and watch his bollocks swell to the size of beach balls while he goes into macho man mode and punishes you for your impudence.

[@eetfuk3571]

he made us Welshmen really proud. he was one of my inspirations why I went into a gym and competed as a professional fighter.

[@rangered_64]

A full documentary of Joe Calzaghe finally! Super Joe is by far one of the GOATs of his division before retiring, Now I hope most people will appreciate how good this man was, and it was all thanks to his father Enzo.

[@jamessmythe1891]

Yet another drug cheat allowed to getaway.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@jamessmythe1891wat?

[@jamessmythe1891]

@@The_Reality_Filter Yep, he was a drug cheat, he may have fooled you but is not gonna fool me, important signals are that he absorbed many knockout shots without hitting the floor, looked fresh even after putting in non-stop hard work found after round, it’s an impossible task for a human body. It was the banned drugs that kept him going - strong painkillers and other PEDs. To be fair, he wasn’t the only drug cheat, boxing has been and still is full of them - Nigel Benn, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, wilder, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and many more. Sadly, drug cheating is unlikely to go away, the corruption dominates boxing mainly because of easy £millions to be made by both the boxers and the fixers.

[@luboshcamber1992]

@jamessmythe1891 Takes balls to admit your problems publicly like this. Now we hope and pray you will seek help. Stop being cheataway. Best of luck!

[@meandmynine_tm9684]

@@rangered_64 Joe was a goat in this division. When it was deader than it's ever been

[@Carlingforreal]

What a duet of father and son and such a heartwarming ending. I even shed a tear when the final song started playing.

[@ephiekm]

This is a beautiful father and son story! It's like music. R.I.P. Enzo. Thank you!

[@topsuperseven7910]

I'm one of those boxing fans that often declared Calzaghe one of the most under-rated great champs and also very happy to see he's finally getting his due via YT and social media compilations. THIS was excellent! This covered so many fights, great moments, well done on this career coverage1!

[@Ryan-td3td]

I was always a fan of Calzaghe, but I didn't know the full story of his dad and how he became his trainer. Such a great story. In addition to Joe's boxing skill, the writing of this vid was also top notch.

[@MrG77]

What a champion, 46/0 with no draws. A real fighter that never got distracted by drink drugs or women. His father was a hero to him. He gave up his musical opportunity of stardom for his sons goal of being world champion. Its like a movie script.🙏🥊

[@steveperreira5850]

It is a great father and son story. Didn’t know anything about it. Joe was a smart boxer. It was great to watch him.

[@MrG77]

@@steveperreira5850 yes he was a very smart boxer and his story is amazing.👍

[@elpresidente7377]

a great Dad indeed.. forseeing his sons future.. thinking of his sons future before his.. what a great dad..

[@kevinmikell5147]

Joe was a great champion with class , Bernard Hopkins, was my champion from Philly, two greats going at it great respect to both men , Philly s own B HOP forever..... 😊😊😊😊

[@MrG77]

@@kevinmikell5147 yes Kevin Bernard Hopkins was an amazing boxer and you should be proud of your own Philly champion.🙏

[@mravocado1283]

This is actually really well edited and put together. Thank you for not loving the sound of your own voice and having the commentary actually serve the content. So many people ruin their “documentaries” by inserting themselves as though they are the subject matter.

[@darrencorpe]

This man's scripts are on point. His commentary is full of poetic metaphors and it has a beautiful rhythm. Best writing I've heard on KZbin in any genre.

[@EddieAvendano]

​@@vitornogueira05😊😮😮😮😮😮

[@vitornogueira05]

Agreed!

[@angelmelendez2268]

Well made documentary. Love it. Not only is Joe a legend, so is his father. Sacrificing his own dream to become the best trainer for his son.

[@AsmodeusT]

That is a proper father!

[@markmorgan6214]

I fought out of Newbridge between 94-99 as an amateur and was trained by Enzo and Brian. Trained alongside Joe 4 times a week. Good times and memories…

[@tokouatonga7914]

That’s cool 😎

[@jenkemjones68]

That must have been something to see.Calzaghe was the greatest southpaw.He'd double right jab,side step right then right hook.JOE was the first Matrix.Not Loma.

[@markmorgan6214]

@@jenkemjones68 It was quite surreal. We could all see he was several leagues above everyone else but wider recognition wasn’t really there. He won his world title against Eubank during my time there and his power was devastating… something he had to tone down as he kept breaking his hands…

[@jacobvanveit3437]

Amazing! It must be very special to have that carried in your heart every day!

[@meandmynine_tm9684]

​Lomas called the matrix because he steps bevind people n shit. Something Joe didn't do

[@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433]

I love that his father trained him!! Two great men. You both have my total respect!!😊

[@WaveBoogieYT]

his conditioning was other worldly .... a true Juggernaut of the sport. From technical ability, resilience , and boxing form.... Joe will forever be one of the greatest to ever set foot in the ring

[@williammorton3359]

Marciano would have killed this little boy

[@giorgiociaravolol1998]

For me, is the pace. I've never seen a man that is a machinegun like this guy. Super Lead hand too

[@WaveBoogieYT]

@@giorgiociaravolol1998 absolutely 💯

[@masterofdisaster9194]

@@giorgiociaravolol1998I remember watching the Jeff Lacy fight and after round 3 or 4 Lacy’s coach tried to re assure him by saying “HE CANNOT KEEP THIS PACE”. I chuckled thinking good luck with that.

[@cloudbudget]

What stands out the most is Joe's cardio. The guy was never tired in a fight. He could go 100 miles an hour forever. He also never neglected the body. His dad was an amazing trainer.

[@jasonmoody4219]

Except for the cocaine

[@arthurevans5608]

@@jasonmoody4219 check mercury morris miami dolphins american football

[@danrc995]

I'm Welsh. This was all over the news. @@jasonmoody4219

[@FreeAmerican-e3p]

I'm disappointed we didn't get to see him much in the US. He was more than worthy of our attention. Great post, awesome family and I could watch Joe shred opponents all night Super fast, how could they defend against all his artillery.. enjoy your retirement. Dragon earned it

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

I seriously thought the same….. he NEVER Tired. Absolute Machine.

[@GentlemanBystander]

I think what a lot of people underestimated about Enzo was how much he understood and loved his son

[@zesselbanol6263]

Pipil jmnnlnlu hmmlp

[@zesselbanol6263]

Pipilp jmnnlnlu hmmlp

[@bobbah676]

Giving up his own dream, so his son can conquer his at such a young age.

[@kethughes8266]

He certainly managed his sons career with great skill avoidance being the name of the game.

[@southace]

Calzaghe isn’t underrated. Top three to ever come out of Britain. Would have blitzed Froch in is prime. Enzo was a top man.

[@martinbarnes7485]

What a true champion. I only hope that history reflects his true brilliance. The love between him and his father is pivotal to the success. Pure class with a pure spirit.

[@SamKnause]

It was an absolute joy to watch Joe fight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have rewatched his fights many times. I'm from the U.S. and Joe is my favorite boxer. I was always in his corner. He made boxing fun and exciting to watch. He was quiet outside the ring. In the ring, when he kicked it into high gear he was like a tornado. Joe's fight with Roy Jones Jr. is the only sporting event I ever paid for to watch on TV live. I was of course rooting for Joe. I really miss watching him fight. I don't watch boxing anymore.

[@projectDominic]

In Wales I just showed up at the gym and had a picture with Enzo his dad/coach. He made us feel very welcome, very humble people. He just missed the mega years of middle weights in the UK catching only Eubank at the end of that era.

[@jamestanner1564]

If only he'd been appreciated like you have and Americans woulda came here to fight him, his fear of flying and having a 60k stadium watching him he'd be so much more appreciated x

[@tom5216]

Thank you. An American appreciating a British great like you is much appreciated. ❤ 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@OBWanKenobi]

@@SamKnause a true champion and a decent bloke a rarely seen pairing in boxing

[@SSNebula]

Not everyone deserves a son like Joe, but EVERYONE deserves a father like Enzo! The epitome of dedication!

[@BR4D2THEBONE]

I feel like you can't have a joe with out a Enzo

[@proxy.1909]

@@BR4D2THEBONE mike tyson tho?

[@jamesambrose8980]

Absolutely 👏👏

[@mattkinsella9856]

I got the Wish version of Enzo for my Dad, unfortunately 😅😂

[@xavierharding8938]

@@proxy.1909 Even Mike had a Cus D'Amato who believed in him.

[@zedsdeadbaby]

Calzaghe was huge here in the UK and still is. Him and Carl Froch were legends and dominated the airwaves in their day.

[@rex-pl7ub]

Joe had a chin that most boxers wish they had. Combo of speed and level changes, even after seeing the fights over and over, always so much fun to watch!

[@kelvinlewis4065]

Joe Calzaghe Is a Welsh icon .The father ,son relationship is one of the most unique ..As was Joe,s boxing career .. They are both Welsh legends and will always will be regarded as one of our best sportsmen of all time ,,R.I.P....Enzo.

[@HiThailand-g7l]

A remarkable man

[@drewjohn8392]

Cannot believe I never heard of this great champion until I saw this tribute. Someone please make this into a movie! And God bless his dear father. May he Rest In Peace.

[@thom6167]

A good movie in his story absolutely. Guy Ritchie would fancy it.

[@junluc5464]

What!??? I live on the other side of the world but i know joe since i was a teenager.. Now im 40

[@junluc5464]

There was a movie abt him its called Mr Calzaghe

[@drewjohn8392]

@@junluc5464 must be more to distract us on this side of the world

[@JamesWalsh-kc6hr]

Because he hid in Wales and never tried to challenge Hopkins or Roy Jones until they were old . They both put him on his ass, imagine if he actually fought them in their prime. I will give him credit for others but that was ridiculous.

[@jkbdk6723]

As a dane, and a huge Mikkel Kessler fan, that fight between those 2 was a sight to behold. Those 2 where such great ambassador for boxing. Huge respect to Joe Calzaghe

[@frankdinero606]

Kessler was the only (arguably) A-level fighter in his prime that Calzaghe defeated!

[@NewtoBoxing]

@@frankdinero606what about Hopkins?

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

@@frankdinero606 Dont be stupid , no doubt your a Jones Jnr fan lolz .

[@FinleyESB]

​@@NewtoBoxingdon't expect a reply he's too busy gargling shit so he can spew it at his next victim

[@MrBadintentionss]

@@NewtoBoxing when jones and hopkins were in their prime, calzaghe had a 'fear of flying'. when they lost their titles, were past their primes, and lost their aura of invincibility, he miraculously overcame it.

[@viriatoferreira16]

It's the third time I've watched this video. It continues to capture my attention, this great boxer and the extraordinary relationship he had with his father.

[@maxchapman5976]

Joe Calzaghe and his father were a Class Act - One could never ask for more out of life than to spend the vast majority of it working side by side with one's father. Hats off to all the Wonderful Welsh People and their Legendary Champion Joe Calzaghe !!!

[@jacklangley861]

He beat the best of the best and dominated them all. Retired undefeated. Not even a draw. I miss watching him fight! CONGRATULATIONS JOE! 🙏

[@jasonrockley3724]

LOL. He spent his prime years beating Lonsdale level mandatory competition. Nobody was interested in his WBO but he still expected the greats to come to him

[@CarstenTonnies]

Mate show respect when it's due, he was always rated top 5 for a reason

[@thefactisfactis]

He the best only once they became geriatrics.

[@davemartino5997]

@@thefactisfactisthat’s bullshit . Some of the fighters were 7-8 years younger wtf see you talking about? Gtfoh

[@Wildernessoutside]

British boxing back then had some real animals in the ring ,Richie Woodall was a killer and got a boxing lesson off Joe

[@helenbaum7650]

Joe, after watching this, you are now one of my favorite fighters and you truly are a living legend. ❤

[@bloodmoon558]

Joe: "I can't fight Lacy, I only have one hand." Enzo: "That's all you need."

[@matheus4815]

I am not into Boxe, and I didn't know Calzaghe. This documentary is a celebration of his carreer and you made sure to honor his father. Thank you for this amazing product, your channel is unreal.

[@Jamil-y6u]

This man's intelligence along with nonstop energy was beyond belief. I'm shocked that I never heard of him before this video.

[@timmortimer6267]

Exactly my response. Amazing

[@PatrickHausenfleck-zf4lf]

​@@timmortimer6267Because he was Constantly refered to as a modern day "WHITE- HOPE"...Joe Never HOPED for Anything...He went in the ring and just GOT IT DONE!🙌💯

[@f308gtb1977]

Same.

[@PatrickHausenfleck-zf4lf]

Take a look at "Willow the Wisp"(aka: "Willy Pep")..Fighters like "Pernel Whitaker" would have never existed if not for him... Virtually everyone brawled in one form or other before the 1960s...Pep was the 🙌 Originator🙌 of "Hit and miss".

[@johngrzegorzyk6236]

My step father was good friends with Willie. He told me a lot of stories about Pep who was an amazing fighter.​@PatrickHausenfleck-zf4lf

[@marc5535]

Dude - just found this video. Grew up with only occasional glimpses into Calzaghe on sports highlights. Looking back, he retired or out-pointed an absolute murderer's row of elite boxers. This video fills in so much of the picture to me that I'd never seen; those starchy jabs and disorienting hooks. Sincere gratitude for providing a picture of not only how impressive Calzaghe's accomplishments are, but how much work he put into the the project. Absolutely cracking video.

[@gman3474]

Great watch. Joe was a unique fighter with his own style, his relentless reign of attacks was simply too hard to beat.. Alot of critics out there but they can't take away the fact he is 46-0 and a great show man... massively under rated in my view ✊️ As for his father, amazing for a musician to raise a boxer with a very unique style and keep winning, against the odds 👌✊️

[@gordy7877]

Makes me proud of my welsh heritage. Great story for this American to watch, thank you.

[@madlfcdc5890]

Immaculate career. Immaculate reputation. He is a perfect example of how a fighter should behave. He was confident but never arrogant. He respected his opponents inside and outside the ring. He was faithful to his fans and hometown. One of the greatest Welsh sportsmen in history.

[@jeffreycurtis9075]

Worked in Brisbane, Australia with 2 lads from Joe's hometown. Proud as punch, both of them, that they both had had interactions with him and praised the man gleefully.

[@OnTheWaySoon]

Had he met Tyson, in those days, he would have been finished

[@chrisk6703]

@@OnTheWaySoon There are weight classes for a reason. You can't take anything away from Calzaghe for not fighting someone from another weight class

[@hair4alluk]

@@chrisk6703 Joe Calzaghe, (born March 23, 1972, London, England) Best Welsh Boxer ever :-)

[@dtchmn77]

Are you blind, never arrogant, how about all the showboating, he acted like all black fighters. The old adage, make it look like you've been there before, doesn't fit him.

[@clintonnagy1662]

I'm embarrassed to say I never heard of Joe until this video. He deserves more recognition. It's an understatement to say he had amazing talent. Anyone who toys with Roy Jones Jr. Is amoung the greatest. I love watching your fights on KZbin now.

[@silewis9396]

Lots of people around the world didn't know about him until he beat Jeff Lacey for the IBF super mid title. That's when people like Jones finally decided to give him a shot.

[@michaelthompson6885]

Never forget how Joe put the upstart Carl Froch in his place?? Oh no he didnt he ran away!!

[@cellanjones28]

he had retired by then mate, when froch wasn't on anybodies radar at the time. @@michaelthompson6885

[@dustinhanson5849]

Same here. And i called myself a fan of boxing

[@nate4nate5]

THAT WAS NOT A PRIME ROY JONES he was a shot shell of himself everyone knows this, or a PRIME Bernard HOPKINS hell what was Bernard almost 50?? And besides those 2 legit fighters he fought NOBODYS, he was good but not GREAT.

[@jackwhinfield982]

I remember sparring with him before the Roy Jones fight, His dad brought me in from Sicily, I was so impressed at how down to earth he was. A champion in and out the ring

[@FearTheIndoorHorseRancher]

Lmao what u lying for. Ur not a boxer ur a tradie from North Shields.

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

How much do you get paid for sparring sessions, generally?

[@jamesdavies3776]

A memory you'll always treasure. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jackwhinfield982]

@@DanceySteveYNWA id rather not share such detailed info but can’t put a price on sparring with one of the G.O.A.T but everything was covered by the gym

[@jackwhinfield982]

@@jamesdavies3776 to my grave

[@simonhague2674]

Great boxer, my brother interviewed him at Madison Square Garden after a fight and I had the pleasure of meeting him after he'd retired - Such a great bloke. Very humble, great sense of humour, pleasure to meet

[@andrewibeh4138]

Thanks for helping me to relieve my almost waning memory of the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all-time! Joe Calzaghe forever!!!

[@สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ]

@andrewibeh4193.Watched when he fought Jeff Lacey at Manchester Arena UK.Lacey was Tough but Joe Destroyed him but Respect to both Warriors.God blessings to all who get in ring and come out Healthy and Wealthy 🤑🤑🤑❤❤❤🥊🥊🥊👍👍🏾

[@pietromanno8916]

THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

[@fredricabrams7081]

I'm an American. I'm 56 years young. I never heard of him till tonight and how much his dad must have appreciated. Him is unbelievable. Hats off to you for an amazing career

[@schumi9xwdc]

That’s the news media manipulates you

[@rossmacdonald3880]

What an incredible story of family, inspiration & commitment of overcoming the odds. Joe a true undisputed World champion and to the best coach he could of ever had may his father rest in peace.

[@UBF.World.Championship.Boxing]

King Charlie Zelenoff is the true champ

[@14goldmedals]

How many fathers have ever raised AND trained 3 world champions? In the clip near the end of the video showing Dad with his son's arm around him and getting asked a question about if he was proud and all Dad could do was smile and kiss his son as tears ran down his face, that's all I'd need to know about the man.

[@quickstep2408]

@@14goldmedalsremember his dad turned down a record contract from the states. you know how rare and coveted that is for any musician in their lifetime? and without a second thought. chad dad

[@14goldmedals]

@@quickstep2408 he was a true father to his kids. A kind and loving man that instilled a killer work ethic into each one. I’m sure I’d have loved meeting him.

[@meandmynine_tm9684]

@@14goldmedals he didn't have 3 kids who became world champions. F**k you on about?

[@kelvinnoden3057]

Without doubt the greatest British boxer of all time, Joe had the fighting heart of a lion and a chin made of granite ❤

[@jordancompton2425]

Most accurate video description in all of KZbin! Calzaghe is one of the goats! Awsome video!

[@DexFlett]

Joe was one of the finest boxers this little island has ever produced! The boy wasn't brash, wasn't loud, wasn't a showoff, just went about his career with no fuss. I followed him from start to finish. Of course, I had the advantage of knowing some people on the inside who would give me the occasional nudge, and a word. A phenomenal boxer, and I would never dream of betting against him, because I knew he was a winner. A legend in the minds of too few boxing fans, and an absolute gentleman.

[@SuperUAP]

Legend. The true GOATSE of most times.

[@freespeech-advocate]

real boxing fans know how top level joe was.

[@jamesambrose8980]

When he beat EUBANK Joe cemented his place in boxing history. Never ducked anyone

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

it's an absolute disgrace how many Americans and non Brits slate Joe for his weak hands. He still beat many world champions with those glass hands, and remains the finest SMW ever

[@freespeech-advocate]

its lucky for his opponents hos hands wer fecked🤣🤣🤣

[@haphap1000]

Bro.. your effort into these documentaries is unreal and they are unmatched by anyone on YT. Best docs out there

[@seanchris8290]

What a Father Enzo was, and what a true Champion Joe was, for me pound for pound one of the best boxers of all time, legends.

[@kevinprice-j2o]

I grew up 7 miles from newbridge south wales .joe was a gentleman out of the ring as well .gave me the time of day when i spoke to him in cwmbran town centre one Saturday afternoon .weeks after he retired. Best of the best

[@paulwigfield3233]

Calzaghe is definitely one of the greatest fighters of our generation. Never seen anyone throw as many punches as the mighty Joe. He only retired because his hands were shot. Loved the man.

[@jamesambrose8980]

Absolutely, what a fantastic boxer. Joe schooled them all 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@1919mum]

the slapper, thats all he was, never rated him.

[@kristalmacleod3004]

@@1919mum Fools get FOOLED U fool'

[@PrivateCitizen84]

@@1919mum We are all allowed bad takes from time to time.

[@timpage5021]

@@1919mumthe f you talking about. He knocked Bernard Hopkins’s clear outta the ring. Slapper.? You must be drunk.

[@stephenthorpe8142]

That was a real treat ..don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like that. What a master of boxing .. thank you Joe👍

[@nschevy520]

To not be aware of this man as a fighter leaves me almost ashamed what an impressive career in and out of the ring with class

[@jasonmoody4219]

You didn't miss much

[@gordonsharkey8303]

Fair play to you brother and I hope it inspires you into looking into more boxing and learning about other hidden gems out there because there is a treasure trove of great fights

[@salimajahimha]

@@jasonmoody4219what? Clearly know nothing about boxing. Hall of famer, 46 fights undefeated, 2 weight world champion, beat Kessler, Hopkins, Jones Jr and Eubank. Deluded pal

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@jasonmoody4219 nonsensical comment.

[@GM-fh5jp]

What a legend. The discipline it takes not only to beat the best but to retire undefeated 46-0 is highly commendable. Thanks for posting!

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

All us older British combat sports fans hold Joe in ridiculously high regard, such a talented bloke and gentleman to boot.

[@Wildernessoutside]

hes a legend of the ring

[@ilikemilkshake22]

People who know, know. But I think he's criminally underrated even here. He's one of the greatest British sportsmen

[@andrewmackie1888]

never understood why he never received the sorts personality of the year award, the guy was a machine

[@LetsGoJoeB]

Joe was the man

[@altruismfirst6489]

@@andrewmackie1888 Stage name "ITALIAN DRAGON" so proud to be from Italian blood, that did not fit with the Imperial propaganda requirements.

[@johnsellers9623]

I watched this video with out a break. Thumbs up for sure. This was one of the best video documentary I’ve sat through not wanting it to end. Joe is my new favorite boxer. ✌️👍🇺🇸

[@bigga5406]

The love his father showed him is exactly how I want to be with my son. And the way he is with his own boys…Beautiful doc. Well done. Cheers from the states.

[@tonylenton8385]

Joe Calzaghe must be the greatest British boxer/fighter in history. What a great video this was. I hope Joe realises how much he was loved and respected across the sport and the nation. Him and his dad, Enzo, were truly inspiring. Thanks Joe and Enzo and best wishes.

[@keepitreal897]

What a fighter, what a father, what a story !

[@kiero1236]

I was still shouting at these clips 20+ years later. "Get your f'in hands up Joe!" Loved watching Joe fight. What a boy. An iron chin, quick as you like and loved a scrap. Best champion we've had, hands down.

[@davewilson9738]

I know that America wasn't interested in his weight class at the time, but this boxer was and will always be a bloody legend; one of the greatest all-round fighters to ever get into the ring.

[@stevebrothers9470]

Great boxer. As good as it gets.

[@Harryhyde69]

Joe Calzaghe is so underrated it's criminal. One of the top ten boxers of a generation.

[@matisms]

best british boxer ever

[@eastcoastwilly1373]

Wow what a legend...deserves more respect than most of the household names in sports.

[@cavscout62]

Joe is one of those Boxers who put on such an awesome performance every time he got into the ring it made me laugh. Watching him Dominate opponents was at times unbelievable. His work rate was absolutely super human in appearance in many fights. Thanks Joe, you truly were a joy to watch.

[@jenkemjones68]

Lol true.He made it look so easy.What a fighter he was!

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

Tyson-esque body shot followed by quick uppercut

[@animedaz7279]

Joe Calzaghe was the reason I started boxing back when I was in school. I absolutely loved it and got to see him live in Cardiff with my dad which was awesome.

[@painfulltruth5551]

Every time joes story shows up in my timeline, i watch it. I must have seen it over 20 times, and it never gets old. The storys got everything, but joe and enzos' relationship is the thing that makes it special.

[@mymodel6]

I think the one thing Joe had over every other fighter, was that he was just more present in the moment than anyone else. He was more alert, more focused, smarter and less flustered than any of his opponents, he listened to his corner, but also improvised better than anyone else. He could read the fight like the rest of the world was slowed down, this was his ultimate advantage, and why i don't think anyone would've ever beaten him...

[@starkid9736]

a greased lightning and pinpoint acc

[@TOP10RANKlNGS]

Plenty of people would've beaten him

[@mymodel6]

@@TOP10RANKlNGS In your opinion, you literally have nothing to base that on though...

[@robertwilson3866]

People always miss though - he had an iron chin. He took some big risks and absorbed some huge shots. No way would he have been the same fighter with an average chin

[@robertpegg7251]

No American fighter ever did !@@TOP10RANKlNGS

[@VOODOOphg]

Calzaghe was an absolute boxing marvel, but this tribute video is quite an accomplishment in its own right.

[@jacklangley861]

Under rated is an understatement! Beat everyone of his era. Not even a draw. One of the Greatest of all time!

[@bladerunner16]

Only in Britain.

[@St.Maurice]

@@bladerunner16 exactly, he rarely stepped out of Britain to fight.

[@bladerunner16]

Joe was a top boxer, no doubt at all; but not an all-time great.

[@ChrisBeenDeadInside4WhileNow]

​@@bladerunner16your trippen . Either your a casual or just a plain hater . Hell I'm American, and even I know he earned his spot . He has nothing to prove a true HOF . One of the greatest to ever lace em up 🥊🥊

[@James-ly3wf]

What a fantastic fighter! And yet again ANOTHER brilliant Welsh man - this little country produces such beautiful and talented people, they’re all up for it and a little bit mad, proper! Shout out to his dad

[@CavyFishing]

What a f***ing warrior! He had some seriously tough opponents and battles, anyone who has been in the ring before will understand how INCREDIBLE his conditioning is! What a beast, whilst being an amazing athlete and sportsman, not to mention father. Legend Enzo Calzaghe!

[@billysosa3587]

Never heard of this man.. After watching this documentary I'm a fan now. He fought to the end of every fight. Definition of a true Warrior.. He definitely deserves more recognition💯💯💯

[@markholroyde9412]

You probably weren't born 🤣...you missed all the best decades.

[@ronaldbarba6416]

He stop

[@boogieeck]

He had a phenomenal engine. His only weakness was that he hated flying and was very reluctant to go to the States to promote himself. Lb4lb the best fighter the Uk has produced

[@alphainu]

@@boogieeckbecause was Italian blood, like Marciano. Often fought with Italian colors. He started boxing because he was bullied for being a the son of Italian immigrants.

[@ratdad48]

Never heard of him? Wow! You must have just started watching boxing or you just watch the most boring of all weight classes. The heavyweights.

[@KHANAGE1311]

Before seeing this, I didn't know the name Joe Calzaghe. After seeing this, I'll never forget it. Absolute CHAMPION! 🏆

[@ronaldmasters4031]

There is ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT at all that JOE CALZAGHE was one of the greatest fighting CHAMPIONS in the history of BOXING, enjoying retirement JOE, you deserve it.

[@fatwallet13]

One of the very best, I watched him throughout his careers & he was magic to watch. Respect to Joe & his Dad for what they achieved.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

RIP Enzo what a sweet great dad and man he was.