R.I.P. Enzo Calzaghe
April 19, 2024
Simon Ruvalcaba
For the second time in 3 days, it is with sadness that Punchline.live reports the passing of a famed boxing trainer. On September 13th the boxing fraternity lossed popular Puerto Rican trainer Manny Siaca Sr. Today it is reported from various outlets that Enzo Calzaghe, trainer and father of retired unbeaten Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe passed away. Punchline sends condolences to the Calzaghe family.
A jazz musician who turned boxing trainer, Calzaghe worked with notable fighters Enzo Maccarinelli and Gavin Rees but will be most remembered for guiding his Son Joe’s career so flawlessly. Enzo guided Joe through an undefeated 46-0 career that spanned from 1993-2008.
About the Editor
Army Veteran and former Professional Boxer Simon Ruvalcaba started boxing at the age of ten and Had a 71 fight amateur career which featured a 139 lbs. 1998 8th U.S. Army Boxing Championship out of Camp Casey, Korea and a spot on the prestigious Army Boxing Team at Fort Hood, TX. After a journeyman pro career of 18 fights, which included sparring sessions with many champions and contenders including Julio Cesar Chavez and Pernell “Sweat Pea” Whitaker, Simon started writing and has contributed to many publications and websites including fighthype.com, pound4pound.com, Tahoe Daily Tribune (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV). He has also been the Boxing Instructor for Ken Shamrock and The Lions Den and was MMA and Bareknuckle star Paige VanZant’s first boxing coach!
Born and Raised in South Lake Tahoe, California he now resides in Sun Valley, Nevada and spends as much time as possible with his Sons Gabriel and Oscar! Beyond boxing, Simon is an all around sports fanatic and is passionate about the teams that he roots for. Simon also works as a Sportsbook Supervisor for Caesars Sportsbook in Lake Tahoe.
