Two-times WBA champion Byron Mitchell is expected to provide Joe Calzaghe a stern test, with many predicting a lengthy fight
Calzaghe gets caught by a short right hook from Mitchell and hits the canvas for the first time in his career
The Cardiff crowd are stunned as Calzaghe gets to his feet again determined to show his class
The Welshman responds with a furious flurry of blows to his American opponent's head, leaving him unsteady on his feet
Calzaghe senses victory is close and carries on pummeling Mitchell with the end of the second round approaching
The champion soaks up the adulation of the crowd as the referee steps in to stop the fight as Mitchell stumbles into the ropes
Calzaghe retains his WBO super middleweight title in an explosive two rounds of high-class boxing
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