Who Is Joe Calzaghe? Age, Biography and Wiki
Joe Calzaghe, born on March 23, 1972, in London, England, is a retired Welsh professional boxer. Revered for his undefeated record and remarkable skills in the ring, Calzaghe became a household name in boxing during his career from 1993 to 2008. As of 2025, Joe Calzaghe is 53 years old. His storied career includes winning multiple world championships in two weight classes, and he has often been praised for his fast hands and skillful combinations.
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| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1972 |
| Age | 53 Years |
| Birth Place | Hammersmith, London, England |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | England |
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Joe Calzaghe's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Joe Calzaghe stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and has maintained a fighting weight of around 168 pounds (76 kg) during his professional boxing career. While retired, he has managed to stay fit and active, reflecting his commitment to health and fitness even outside of the ring.
Joseph William Calzaghe (born 23 March 1972) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2008. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including unified and lineal titles at super-middleweight, and the Ring magazine light-heavyweight title.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
In terms of his family life, Joe Calzaghe is known to have a close-knit family that has supported him throughout his boxing journey. In 2025, Joe remains single, focusing on his personal aspirations and business ventures, although he has been linked to various personalities in the past. His previous relationships have made headlines, but he appears to value privacy in his romantic endeavors.
His paternal grandparents settled in Britain after the Second World War, during which his grandfather Giuseppe had served in the 12th Infantry Division Sassari, but had returned to live in Italy by the end of the 1950s.
Calzaghe's father worked several jobs as a teenager in Italy, including as a barman, a chef, and a cleaner, before travelling Europe as a busker. He eventually arrived back in Britain to visit family in Bournemouth. It was during this time that Calzaghe's parents met; his mother hailed from the mining town of Markham, Caerphilly.
The couple married, and briefly moved to Sardinia, but returned shortly after when Calzaghe's mother became homesick. They settled in London, his father working two jobs in a factory and a bed and breakfast while his mother worked as a secretary in the offices of production company 20th Century Fox.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Joe Calzaghe's estimated net worth stands around $30 million. His earnings have derived not only from his boxing career, where he commanded high purses for his fights, but also from endorsements, sponsorship deals, and ventures in the entertainment industry. Calzaghe’s wisdom in managing his finances has allowed him to lead a comfortable and secure lifestyle post-retirement.
Career, Business and Investments
Post-boxing, Joe Calzaghe has ventured into various business opportunities, including financial investments and projects in sports promotion. He has successfully coached and mentored young boxers while also making appearances on television. Joe has been involved in promoting boxing events and has partnered with sports brands, further cementing his legacy in the boxing world.
Calzaghe's only fight of 2003 was in June against another former world champion, in the shape of American Byron Mitchell at the Cardiff International Arena. Calzaghe won by TKO in the second. Calzaghe suffered his first career knockdown in the second round, before rising to halt Mitchell in the very same round, thus becoming the first boxer to stop Mitchell.
Social Network
Joe Calzaghe has a robust online presence, active on several social media platforms. His Instagram and Twitter accounts feature a mix of personal insights, motivational content, and interactions with fans and fellow sports enthusiasts. With followers in the hundreds of thousands, he leverages his platform to inspire others and share insights into his life post-boxing.
In 1999, Calzaghe started out by fighting his domestic rival, Robin Reid. Calzaghe was bitter that Reid had refused to face him whilst holding the WBC Championship in a unification bout and vowed to beat him, while Reid vowed to upset the odds by defeating Calzaghe and becoming a world champion again.
After four rounds of the fight, Calzaghe seemed in total control and on his way to a comfortable victory, but then Reid won the next couple of rounds and it became a highly competitive fight thereafter with around five close rounds by the end of the fight that could have been scored either way, or even.
Reid was also docked a point by the referee in the eighth round after a fifth warning for rabbit punches and low blows. It was arguably the closest that Calzaghe came to losing in his entire professional boxing career.
After twelve rounds, the judges scored the fight for Calzaghe via a split decision (two judges scored it 116–111 for Calzaghe, while the other judge scored it 116–111 for Reid). Reid was never given the opportunity of a rematch. Calzaghe badly bruised his hand during the fight and according to Calzaghe, he suffered a dose of food poisoning.
Calzaghe finished the year with another points win against Australian Rick Thornberry, where he broke his hand in the third round after looking like overwhelming his opponent early.
Education
Calzaghe completed his education in London, where he showed an early interest in sports. He graduated from secondary school, and despite the demands of boxing, he maintained a balanced approach to learning. His educational journey contributed to his discipline and work ethic, both in and out of the squared circle.
