The father/trainer of Joe Calzaghe, Enzo Calzaghe passed away at age 69, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
No cause of death was announced, but the family said in a statement, “The family are devastated to have to announce the death of our beloved Enzo. Joe and all of the Calzaghe family would like to thank the public for their well wishes and kind thoughts, especially the outpouring of support from within the boxing community.
“Enzo led an incredible life both inside and outside of the boxing gym and his loss is a devastating one for the entire Calzaghe family. We please ask that people respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Enzo Calzaghe also trained other fighters, including former junior welterweight world titlist Gavin Rees, former cruiserweight titleholder Enzo Maccarinelli and former light heavyweight titlist Nathan Cleverly.
“A teacher, a trainer and a great man,” Cleverly wrote on social media. “He predicted early on in my teen years that I would become a world champion. He taught me so much.”
