Enzo Calzaghe – father and trainer of world champion Joe – dies aged 69
- Enzo Calzaghe guided son Joe to WBO, WBC and WBA super-middleweight titles
- He trained numerous Welsh fighters including Enzo Maccarinelli and Gavin Rees
- Calzaghe’s son retired as Britain’s only undefeated world champion back in 2012
Joe Calzaghe’s father and trainer, Enzo, has passed away at the age of 69.
The Italian-born coach helped guide his son to WBO, WBC and WBA super-middleweight crowns during a glittering boxing career.
Born in Sardinia in 1949, Calzaghe trained numerous Welsh fighters including Enzo Maccarinelli and Gavin Rees.
Joe Calzaghe’s father and trainer, Enzo, has passed away at the age of 69
Calzaghe’s son retired as Britain’s only undefeated world champion back in 2012.
Father and son spent 18 years together unbeaten in both the amateur and professional industries.
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Tributes poured in on social media on Friday night, with Anthony Crolla tweeting: ‘Such sad news to hear of the passing of Enzo Calzaghe. Was lucky enough to chat to him a few times, was a great guy.
‘Thoughts and Prayers with all the Calzaghe family. Rest in peace.’
The Italian-born coach helped his son to WBO, WBC and WBA super-middleweight crowns
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