Calzaghe victims include Chris Eubank, Robin Reid, Richie Woodhall, Charles Brewer, Jeff Lacy, Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr.

BBC: Froch challenges Calzaghe again

Calzaghe has, like Froch, enjoyed a superb 2008 as he beat American pound-for-pound greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr in the United States.

BBC: Calzaghe and Froch trade verbals

Two-weight world champion Calzaghe, who defeated American legends Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr in his last two fights, retired from a stellar 15-year unbeaten career in February.

BBC: Maccarinelli inspired by Calzaghe

It was hardly a display to inspire any American viewers of the bout, but the Welshman admitted only seeing Bernard Hopkins or Roy Jones Jnr in the other corner will get his juices flowing.

BBC: Calzaghe fails to convince

His stylish points victories over American boxing greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr in their own back yards have been rewarded with a place on this year's BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.

BBC: Profile: Joe Calzaghe

Calzaghe - who had won the award three times previously - cemented his place as one of boxing's all-time greats by stepping up from the super-middleweight division he ruled for more than a decade to beat American greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight.

BBC: Williams awarded BBC Wales crown

Joe Calzaghe - who has won this award the last two years - cemented his place as one of boxing's all-time greats by stepping up from the super-middleweight division he ruled for more than a decade to beat American greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight.

BBC: Wales Sports Personality 2008