Calzaghe lethargic in title defence

Joe Calzaghe had to clamber off the floor to record a 15th successful defence of his WBO super-middleweight title in Edinburgh…

Joe Calzaghe had to clamber off the floor to record a 15th successful defence of his WBO super-middleweight title in Edinburgh last night.

The Welshman earned a unanimous decision over rugged Egyptian Kabary Salem after a tough contest marred by head clashes and other infringements.

Calzaghe had been knocked to the floor in round four by a right hand but rallied to prevail by scores of 117-109, 118-107 and 116-109.

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