Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie
Fight Details
- Date: 29th January 2000
- Venue: M.E.N. Arena, Manchester
- Title: WBO World Super-middleweight Title
- Promoter: Frank Warren
- TV: Sky Sports
Fighters
Joe Calzaghe
Record: 27-0-0
Weight: 167 3/4 lbs
David Starie
Record: 22-1-0
Weight: 167 1/2 lbs
Fight Summary
Calzaghe vs Starie shared top billing with Mike Tyson's first-ever fight in the United Kingdom, which was always going to make it a tough task to garner headlines, such was "the badest man on the planet's" star quality and drawing power.
The fact that Calzaghe was struggling for recognition as an elite talent in the 168lb division around this time and his problems with hand injuries, led to what should have been a great fight between two highly skilled British fighters, but instead ended up as a dull, repetitive, 12 rounds that the fans wanted out of the way so that they could enjoy the violence that a Mike Tyson fight guaranteed.
Starie, the British and Commonwealth champion coming into the Calzaghe fight, had only lost to Dean Francis as a professional and was a classy boxer with speed and power. He challenged Sven Ottke in Germany in June 2003 losing a unanimous decision.
Scores: Bill Lerch 118-110 | Roberto Ramirez Sr 120-108 | Mickey Vann 116-113
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Event Memorabilia
FAQ
Who won the Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie fight?
Joe Calzaghe won by unanimous decision.
When did Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie take place?
Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie took place on 29th January 2000.
Where did the Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie fight take place?
It took place at M.E.N. Arena, Manchester.
What titles were at stake in the Joe Calzaghe vs David Starie fight?
Joe Calzaghe and David Starie fought for the WBO World Super-middleweight Title.
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