27 years ago

Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez

Fight Information
  • Date:
  • Venue: National Ice Rink , Cardiff , Wales
  • Title: WBO World Super-middleweight Title
  • Promoter: Frank Warren
  • TV: Sky Sports
Fighters Information
Joe Calzaghe

Record: 24-0-0

Weight: 166 1/2 lbs

Juan Carlos Gimenez

Record: 51-8-3

Weight: 166 1/2 lbs

Fight Summary

Paraguay's Juan Carlos Gimenez first challenged for a version of the world Super-middleweight crown against Mauro Galvano in February 1992 (WBC). Two fights later he challenged Chris Eubank in November 1992 in Manchester (WBO). In September 1994 he faced Nigel Benn in Birmingham (WBC). Giminez's final chance at world glory came against Joe Calzaghe in Cardiff in April 1998.

Gimenez was renowned for his toughness. He had been the distance with Roberto Duran and Juan Domingo Roldan before ever challenging for a world title and none of the other champions had managed to stop him.

Calzaghe never gave Gimenez a chance at lasting the distance let alone winning. Round after round the Welshman picked his south American challenger apart until the challenger's corner informed referee Mike Ortega that their charge would not be coming out for the 10th round.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez

When did Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez take place?

Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez took place on 25th April 1998, 27 years ago at National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales.

Where was Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez held?

The fight was held at National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales.

What title was at stake in Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez?

Joe Calzaghe and Juan Carlos Gimenez contested the WBO World Super-middleweight Title on 25th April 1998.

What were the fighters' records going into Joe Calzaghe vs Juan Carlos Gimenez?

Joe Calzaghe entered with a record of 24-0-0 at 166 1/2 lbs. Juan Carlos Gimenez had a record of 51-8-3 at 166 1/2 lbs.

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