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Maze in maize tribute to Calzaghe | Maze in maize tribute to Calzaghe |
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World boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has been turned into a giant maze in maize at a Pembrokeshire activity park. | |
He follows Welsh celebrities Tom Jones and Ryan Giggs in having his image used to create an attraction at Heatherton. | |
The maze is grown each year from scratch, and grows up to 10ft (3m) tall, while the maze is 10 miles long. | |
The maze was revealed as it emerged that Calzaghe's fight with Roy Jones Jr in September has been postponed after the Welshman injured his hand. | |
Park spokesman Charles Davies described him as "the pride of Wales." | Park spokesman Charles Davies described him as "the pride of Wales." |
Mr Davies said: "We feel it will be the most popular as Calzaghe is a true peoples' champion, idolised and admired by many." | Mr Davies said: "We feel it will be the most popular as Calzaghe is a true peoples' champion, idolised and admired by many." |
Calzaghe, who has has had 45 professional fights - with 45 wins and 32 knock-outs - was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2007 and this year was awarded a CBE. | Calzaghe, who has has had 45 professional fights - with 45 wins and 32 knock-outs - was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2007 and this year was awarded a CBE. |
The 36-year-old fighter, from Newbridge in the south Wales valleys, had been due to fight a light-heavyweight bout with Roy Jones Jr in New York on 20 September. | |
But it has emerged that he has hurt his right hand in training and will not be ready. | |
A new date has not yet been decided. | |
The Jones fight had been expected to be Calzaghe's last, but the fighter has hinted that he may continue by taking on Kelly Pavlik for the WBO super-middleweight crown next year. |
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