Calzaghe glad to be ending his career in a ‘dying sport’

JOE CALZAGHE has branded boxing “a dying sport” and is glad he is close to ending his career rather than just starting out.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2008 - 00:00

The 36-year-old two-weight world champion will decide in the new year whether to continue fighting or retire with his 46-fight unbeaten record intact.

But the Welshman believes the sport he loves is facing a bleak future.

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