'The Italian Dragon'
Described as the greatest British boxer of all time.
His first punch bag was a rolled up carpet in the family home.
His father was his coach, highly unusual as he had never fought or trained before.
He is unbeaten in 46 fights over a 16 year career.
He retired from boxing in 2009 to concentrate on promotion and charity work.
To find out more about Joe Calzaghe CBE read People of the Day 4 by Peter Wynter Bee.
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