Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit
Fight Details
- Date: 28th April 2001
- Venue: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
- Title: WBO World Super-middleweight Title
- Promoter: Frank Warren
- TV: Sky Sports
Fighters
Joe Calzaghe
Record: 30-0-0
Weight: 167 3/4 lbs
Mario Veit
Record: 30-0-0
Weight: 167 lbs
Fight Summary
For the 8th defence of his WBO World Super-middleweight crown, Joe Calzaghe met his mandatory challenger Mario Veit, an unbeaten 28-year-old from Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
With both boxers sporting 30-0 records, on paper this looked like one of the champion's most dangerous missions since he won the vacant title against Chris Eubank in 1997. Of course, those that studied the sport knew the vast difference in the levels of opposition between both.
Most importantly, Calzaghe and his father/trainer Enzo knew that Veit had never been tested at the highest level and so decided to take the fight to the 6ft 3-inch challenger from the 1st bell. After two trips to the canvas, referee Mark Nelson called a halt at 1:52 of the 1st round.
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FAQ
Who won the Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit fight?
Joe Calzaghe won by 1st round Tko.
When did Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit take place?
Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit took place on 28th April 2001.
Where did the Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit fight take place?
It took place at Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales.
What titles were at stake in the Joe Calzaghe vs Mario Veit fight?
Joe Calzaghe and Mario Veit fought for the WBO World Super-middleweight Title.
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