Joe’s book a knock-out read

HE IS boxing’s longest reigning current world champion and, with 20 defences under his belt, ties legends Larry Holmes and Bernard Hopkins as the fighter with the fourth-longest winning streak in title history.

In doing so he has established himself as the best super-middleweight on the planet, and as a slick and sharp combatant who stands favourable comparison against British boxing’s all-time greats.

Yet behind the invincible aura, Joe Calzaghe’s 43 victories have inevitably constructed, there exists an inherently reserved individual still wrestling the personal demons which threaten to sabotage his record-breaking reign.