JOE CALZAGHE may be a global megastar after his victory in New York last weekend but the story after his success still remainder very much a family affair.

Calzaghe's persuasive victory over the once-great Roy Jones Jnr at Madison Square Garden firmly recognized him as one of the greatest boxers Britain has ever shaped.

And the popular consensus between the media and pundits, both American and British, was that the Welshman's dominant presentation cemented his place as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now.

The two plaudits meant a lot to Calzaghe, who looks set to announce his departure in the coming weeks. And, when option through the aftermath of his victory, there was one man above all that he required sharing them with - his father and trainer, Enzo.

In terms of longevity and triumph, the Calzaghe's father-son success is surely a rarity in the boxing world. And, looking back on all they have achieved together, Joe was quick to praise the man he believes made it all likely.

"At the end of the day I owe the lot to him," he said.

"He was the one that got me into the gym, aggravated me and, when I was struggling for money as an amateur, support me financially.

"The great thing is he has been able to share in my winner with me. I love him to loss and he is a myth in his own right anyhow.

"It's a great gym here and he has shown the world how good a teacher he is. You don't get Ring Magazine's Trainer of the Year for nonentity."

He added: "I'm undefeated with my dad in the corner and that's incredible really. I think I won my last 50 amateur fights and now 46 as a expert with him as a trainer.

"He took over when I was 19 or 20 and has done a great job. It's astonishing what we have achieved together."

For all their achievement together, Calzaghe admit it hadn't always been plain sailing. In fact there was, at one stage, a proposal someone else took over as his trainer.

But the 36-year-old discarded those calls and has reaped the rewards ever since. Such is the association they have, Calzaghe was, and remains, positive there is no better man for the job.

"The chemistry we have has been vital to my success," he said.

"He is my father and my friend who gives us a dissimilar sort of bond to most trainers and fighters.

"At times we can say things to each other that you might not get away with or else. We are both very fiery font and we always argue but, at the end of the day, it's usually sorted out over a cup of tea 10 minutes later."

He added: "People have told me in the past to get rid of my dad and get one more trainer. But, as it happens, I stayed with him and reap the benefits.

"It never really crosses my mind to be honest. He has been with me since day one and he determination be there until the end which is attractive great."