slideshow > Boxer Joe Calzaghe and his now-ex girlfriend Jo-Emma Larvin pose for a photograph as they depart for the Brit Awards from the Royal Garden Hotel on February 18, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Joe Calzaghe Breaks Up With Actress, Rumors of Boxing Return
International Sports Examiner
- boxing -
by Marv Dumon
Former British boxing champion, and former WBO super middleweight titlist Joe Calzaghe (46-0) and his "Strictly Come Dancing" girlfriend Kristina Rihanoff, have split. Both told friends they had grown apart.
Calzaghe dated Jo-Emma Larvin, 30, prior to dating Rihanoff, according to British newspaper reports.
Return to Ring ?
The former super middleweight champion is considered Britain's greatest boxer ever. Prior to his retirement, he had beaten legends Roy Jones, Jr and Bernard Hopkins in 2008.
He had also beaten a then-undefeated Mikkel Kessler in 2007 as well as Jeff Lacy in 2006.
Calzaghe was at ringside to watch the Floyd Mayweather vs Shane Mosley bout in Las Vegas on May 1st. (PHOTOS)
According to an industry insider, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer spoke with the Welsh while he was in Las Vegas regarding a possible return to the ring.
CLICK Images: Joe Calzaghe and Jo-Emma Larvin
1st PHOTO: Jo-Emma Larvin poses for a photograph as they depart for the Brit Awards from the Royal Garden Hotel on February 18, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Recent >
Earlier this year, tabloids and newspapers reported Calaghe's use of cocaine.
Calzaghe apologized to friends, family and fans after he admitted taking cocaine in the year since his retirement.
Joe's father, Enzo, said there was little truth in rumors of a return to the ring, and that his son would be mad to risk jeopardizing his 46-fight unbeaten record.
Copyright © 2010, Marv Dumon
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Comments
who cares?
I think Colzaghe can honestly say, "What? Floyd Mayweather the best there is among all boxers because of 41 wins? He is 5 less than what I accomplished, but I don't brag about my unblemished 46 wins. Talking the lingo of Floyd, bring all what you have, I'll beat them all!"
This happened about a year ago, the Strictly Come Dancing star you mean is Kristina Rhianoff, and they have NOT split up! Check your facts before writing such drivel...
Those boxers who return fighting after retirement only mean one thing " THEY DONT HAVE MONEY TO SUSTAIN THERE LIFESTYLE"
if pacman will retire surely it will be for a lifetime.
he had enough money and his lifestyle is different from other.
Blessing come only ones so handle it correctly.
Pacquiao vs Mayweather
November 13, 2010
"POUND-FOR-POUND"
Dallas Cowboys Stadium
if either fighter's next fight
is not against each other
BOYCOTT!!!
pacfans, floydfans UNITE.
promoters, please listen
to the paying fans.
how about interviews with wife of Joe or something like that? ... enough of Floyd, Paulie,... best is to interview their wives and what they think about the future of America.
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