Calzaghe set to take place among greats

JOE CALZAGHE has sent opponents and records tumbling during his nine-year reign as WBO super-middleweight champion, but his most coveted prize remains the ability to walk down the street unnoticed.

One of the biggest indoor boxing gates in history, estimated at 35,000, will flock to the Millennium Stadium tonight to witness the Welshman’s 20th straight defence against Peter Manfredo.

Victory will draw Calzaghe level with greats Larry Holmes and Bernard Hopkins, as well as further serving to enhance his status as one of Britain’s finest ever fighters, on a fast-track to the Hall of Fame.