Former professional boxer, Joe Calzaghe consecutively won all 46 matches of his career, making him an undefeated champion across multiple weight classes. An evidently unmatched competitor in the ring, Joe is known for his ability to adapt his strategy mid-fight, catching other fighters off guard, and securing the results. From super middleweight to light heavyweight Joe dominated every class he entered, retiring a legend in 2008. Now, a popular speaker on the topics of peak performance and mental resilience, Joe is booked by corporate audiences wanting to tap into the qualities that made such a successful star.
Gaining his first title within two years of turning professional, Joe became the British Super Middleweight champion in 1995. He quickly gained a reputation for his talent and power, securing the vacant WBO Super Middleweight title against Chris Eubank, which he defended an unbelievable 12 times, stopping two boxers for the first times in their careers in the process. In 2005, Joe challenged and won the IBF Super-Middleweight title, earning The Ring and lineal titles at the same time and in 2007 he added the WBA and WBC titles to his collection. He is the longest longest-reigning super-middleweight world champion in the history of boxing. He later moved up a division to light-heavyweight where he secured The Ring World Champion title.
Universally recognised as one of, if not the, best British fighter in history, Joe has been honoured for his achievements in the ring with numerous accolades. In 2007, he was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and was later inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014. Continually ranked amongst the top 10 boxers in the world, reaching third position in 2009, Joe’s talent is truly unmatched, making him a legendary figure in boxing.
Since retiring an undefeated champion in 2008, Joe has founded Calzaghe Productions, remaining a prominent influence on the boxing industry. He has also focused on supporting the Beat Bullying campaign, driven by his childhood experiences and is a regular feature of the media. With such a continued reputation, Joe is ideally suited to speaking engagements, capturing audiences with stories from ringside action and how he developed mental resilience behind the scenes.
