Joe Calzaghe to join Strictly Come Dancing?

The undefeated light heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Calzaghe, has set his sights on his next challenge, and it involves wearing a frilly shirt. Rumours are circulating that the Welsh  ex-boxer will join the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing as one of the celebrity contestants when the show starts back this autumn.

Joe’s father and former trainer, Enzo Calzaghe, let the cat out of the bag over the weekend. When asked by a reporter whether he knew anything about the rumours Enzo replied “I know about it, of course I know about it.” Joe’s uncle Uccio also chimed in adding “I think he’ll do very well” going on to say “He will put his heart into it 100%”

The lucky lady due to partner up with Joe on the dance floor is said to be Kristina Rihanoff. It’s a turn of fortunes for the Russian dancer who bowed out of the competition last year with her hapless celebrity partner, John Sergeant.

This will be Joe’s first foray into the public spotlight since announcing his retirement from professional boxing last February. He was last seen winning a high court battle in March against his former promoter, Sports Network Limited. The ex-boxer from Newbridge, South Wales, never seems to lose at anything; he finished his career on a high, remaining undefeated after 46 professional fights and beat off stiff competition to pick up the BBC Sports Personality of The Year in 2007. Will he be able to add a Strictly trophy to his already heaving mantelpiece? We think he stands a pretty good chance.