Boxing: Calzaghe superfight with Jones Jr live on Setanta

Aug 7 2008 MediaWales Setanta Sports has today confirmed that it will continue its coverage of the biggest fights in Joe Calzaghe’s exemplary career by scooping the exclusive UK and Ireland broadcast rights for his superfight against Roy Jones Jr later this year. The fight, originally scheduled for September 20, was postponed due to an injury suffered by Calzaghe in training, but has now been rescheduled for Saturday, November 8 at the mecca of boxing, Madison Square Garden in New York City. Undefeated Welshman Calzaghe, boxing’s longest reigning world champion, will put his perfect record on the line against Jones Jr, an eight-time world champion in four weight classes. “I can’t wait to get back to America and triumph over another boxing legend,” said Calzaghe. Added Jones, "I am just glad to be blessed with the opportunity... [read full story]