20/11/2015 Sport Wales

Wales' greatest ever boxing champion.

I think boxing went bowling. I just watch myself.

We meet the sailing duo with high hopes for Rio.

We are in a much stronger position as a team. We will be on the top

With rugby stars coming home, is the grass always greener?

We catch up with Swansea's South Korean Midfielder Ki Sung-yeung.

And we're with golfer Rhys Davies - back in the big time.

I played golf to win tournament and coming out on top makes it that much

better. Yes, coming soon to a cinema near

you, he's Wales' greatest boxer. He's been on the biggest stages

and now the glittering career of You have a film out about yourself.

Introducing Joe Calzaghe. I am happy with the end result. It

is not just about my boxing. It is about my upbringing. Winning all the

titles, it goes to show it has been a hard road. It's touches a lot of

things from my upbringing that developed me.

Doesn't every song start off with a verse? Jab. Jab. Bring it forward.

Then you've got the chorus. One two, three, four, knockout part. He seems

as much of the character as you are? He makes the film. He is brilliant.

It is emotional for me watching it. Seeing your life story of 25 years

in the ring in those 90 minutes. Because I have always been quite

private. It assures it is not just talent and dedication that makes a

person. It is always having a family, people that support you when

you are down. Even when you are injured. It is a real life Rocky

story with a good ending. Seven years since you retired. I was

trying different things. I was doing our bit of acting. I tried acting

lessons. I felt I had to get away from Wales. When you do something

for 25 years and retire, even though you retire on your own terms at your

peak, it is hard to find something else you love. People say, just find

something else you love. Before the Roy Jones fight I knew I was going

to retire. My hands were gone. Losing the hunger. If you fight just

for the money and you are not fighting for the championship, for

everything else, you lose. It was time for me to quit. Since I retired

people can sit back and appreciate what I achieved in boxing. At the

time it took me a long time to get the respect. I cannot believe it is

nearly a decade since I beat Jeff Lacy. I can remember the fight like

it was yesterday. Dear me. Fantastic. Winding up the right

hand. Left hook. What are the next few steps? A

manager 's license? Yes, push on. First things first. Enjoying this

time. Hoping this will do well. Hoping people will enjoy it. Being

inducted into the Hall of Fame, the International Hall of Fame. A Jean

Campbell two to be there with the greats of the ring. Life is good.

And there will be more from Joe Calzaghe later.

Next year Team GB will be heading to Rio to take part in the 2016

Amongst them, a sailing duo hoping to turn the silver they won

They are the 470 girls with their sights set on Rio. Welsh sailor

Hannah Mills and her partner Saskia Clark are leading hawks for the

Olympics next year. For years at ago they came away with a silver medal.

Before London, we had trained for three or four months together. We

then got selected and it was just a whirlwind. Stuff going on but we

could not control and that all felt very rushed. We have so much to do

me could not put it all in. This campaign we have had a lot longer.

We have broken down are ceiling, our teamwork, are communication and

rebuilt it. That has taken time. It is a difficult thing to do because

you feel you are stepping back. But we are in a stronger position as a

team. Different pressures obviously. You are going in as

silver medallists. Maybe there was not so much expectation in London.

We had a lot of expectation and London. We went in as world

champions and knew we could deliver and we got pretty close. But this

for years has been about trying to make a difference to win in Rio. We

need to make sure that we manage that pretty well. It could be a big

distraction for us when we get racing in the Olympics. We need to

make sure that we turn up and but a Mac 50p. It is a funny sport,

ceiling. If you had a tiny bit more like at the right moment, or the

better performance matey better than yours. If we feel we have given all

we, delivered our best, then we will be happy with where we come. But if

we can achieve that end we will be on the top step of the podium.

Displayed your rules. You are on the trapeze. Attached to the back. I am

the helm. He steered the boat. I make the final decision. I rely on

the input of Saskia Clark. Apple wind trying to make the boat go as

fast as possible. Downwind I am focused on tactics, positioning,

getting in the late place compared to the other boats to try and

passports or stay ahead of them. Downwind I am speed of the boat. I

have got the spinnaker. Up went I am the eyes of the boat. Trying to make

a decision. And the important job of Bal asked on the wire. What does the

next nine months in jail? Popping across the Atlantic to Rio most of

the time? Yes. The more time we can spend in the venue the more we will

learn the wind, how it moves alone the mountains, the tides, how they

change, depending on rain. It is a complex one of the trickiest we have

ever sealed at. Really important. Just so we can

keep refining our skills and keep an eye on our competitors and how they

might change things and if they come up with anything that we might need

to have a look at. When you are the country's leading hope for a gold

medal you have got to have complete faith in your partner. How would the

girls displayed each other? A lively, intelligent bundle of fun.

Great fun. Very inspirational. And very kind and caring person.

What's going on with Welsh regional rugby?

The player drain is slowing down - in fact stars are coming home.

A question for Gareth Rhys Owen - have things really changed?

Leigh Halfpenny is the latest rugby star to leave.

When it came to Welsh rugby did you ever get a sense of deja vu?

Jonathan Davies is to become the latest French player -- latest Welsh

player to leave for France. Hang on. The Ospreys, the jargons

and the Blues won on the opening weekend of the European season and

despite losing the Scarlets got a decent away bonus point at

Northampton. And it was announced this week that Jonathan Davies is

coming back here. Has the tide turned? With out a doubt there is a

good factor. The unions are talking to the regions. Tour to three

seasons was bitter rivalry. It has been all change at the top of the

pyramid. The new chief executive and chairman in the last 18 months. It

may be premature to say the tide is turning. Things are on an even keel.

It is trying to put the entire game into context and trying to ensure

that everyone is pulling together. The weekend results in Europe were

very pleasing. It has been a good start to Europe.

Jonathan Davies is coming back on a dual contract. His wages will be

sheared between the union and the region.

It will possibly save Welsh rugby. It did feel that everyone was

leaving. When players leave other players do not want to come in. The

standard goes down. It was a bit of Wadi. It is a positive move. We are

pleased that Jonathan is coming back. Players like that bring a lot

of experience. They are good players. They help the players

around them. It is fantastic. Lots of people have had a look to see if

the Gas is cleaner but those players have to understand that in Wales we

will look after them. Gareth Davies did initially suggest that contracts

would be used to keep players and Wales Rather than bring them back.

Things have moved on since then. Nothing is set in stone for error.

If there are opportunities to bring the stars back, this star is set in

stone for error. If there are opportunities to bring the stars

back, the in which the union and region are trying to formulate

plans. Let us be honest, if those players come back, all of our

southern there is a good feel factor. The acids test. Would you

stretch to bring those superstars? We have got to be fair to the other

players. We do not want to much of an imbalance. There is a finite pot

of money. As for this weekend the Blues lost against harlequins on

Thursday. The other three face French teams. The ospreys are big

underdogs. I do not think many expected us to come away with a

victory. The Dragons do know how to win on the other side of the

Channel. We are getting a lot of confidence and understanding of how

to win the games in France from last year 's fixtures. As long as we can

hit the target is the results will follow.

It is unlikely the Welsh regions will be able to afford ?1 million

salary but perhaps in the near future, they might get a little bit

more competitive. Each year the best Asian footballers

are honoured at a special awards do. The 2015 ceremony took place

this week, and two Swansea City

stars were among the nominees. The Swans defender whose mother is

from eastern India won Player of the Year at the Asian football awards.

One of his colleagues was nominated for Best Southeast Asian player. Ki

Sung Yueng. He steps up and turns it on to put Swansea level. A man

raised in a different continent in a different culture but one who

idolise the familiar European stars. My first hero was Sudan. I was

watching the World Cup and I started playing football. Zidane was the

favourite player. The performance was incredible. I started to play

like him. He was my first hero. And then four years later the World Cup

came to South Korea and Japan. How much of an inspiration was that for

a youngster like you? They were in the semifinal, South Korea. I didn't

think we could make it. It was like a miracle. It was a big thing. That

tournament, they should Asian football can achieve higher than

what people expected. But still we have a lots of work to do compared

to European football. Cardiff has got a few Korean restaurants, a big

Korean community. Do you go in disguise as a Swansea player?

I have a good relationship with them. URLs are married to a famous

axis in South Korea. Some might compare you with being the South

Korean David Beckham. It isn't like that. How do you and your wife share

your time between South Korea and Swansea? She look them over in

January. How have you reflected on your time in Swansea? That loan

spell at Sunderland. How do you assess your time you? I am satisfied

with what they have done in the club. Last season was the highest

position on the table. I think we are improving ourselves. Just play

good football. That is the most important thing for our team.

It is back to business as usual. Swansea city and return to

Bournemouth. Cardiff City travelled to Derby County. Newport County host

Yeovil towns and Wrexham are way to Aldershot.

As the top names in European golf wrap up

their season in Dubai this weekend, one Welshman is preparing to make

Back in 2010 Rhys Davies nearly made it into the Ryder Cup team

but since then it's been a rocky road.

He's hoping 2016 brings a smoother journey.

He was a golfer with the world at his feet. Five years ago Rhys Davies

was one of the European to its brightest prospects. Winning titles

and making big money. But when his form that he tumbled down the

rankings, losing his playing rights in 2012. It has been a long hard

road back for him. There is no question I got extremely down at

certain points. Golf wasn't fun. I couldn't perform all play as I would

like. There is no question I was, at times, unhappy with it. But even

when I was really at my worst moments they still felt I could come

through it. But it was extremely tough at various moments, no

question. Did you achieve too much too soon when you turned pro? I

don't think so. At the time I felt I hadn't achieved enough. I felt there

was a lots more. There were a few things that are evident in my game

that I realised were not up to standard. If you imagine you are

progressing right front junior golf to amateur golf, college golf into

pro golf and everything is going up and then all of a sudden you hit a

wall and you sort of say, crikey, I can't go any more. I almost felt I'd

maxed out. I had to get over that wall. It would've been to say,

stop, and except where you are and carry on at that level. But that is

not really me, that is not how I am a dog. I had to find a way of

getting over that wall. There was never a given moment? Never. It was

extremely challenging and their worth very dark moments. The last

three years has seen Rhys play on the challenge tour, a level beneath

the elite stage. You have to graph out a living. He was supported by

Deirdre, they got married, he put the wife Ann the bag and the new

caddie's influence paid. We tried it at the start. The first event we

tried we won. She did most of the tournaments. It is a bit

intimidating but it is Zidane so it was fun. Which I to protest really

professionally. But there were instances when it got intense and

I'd make a joke or I'd say something inadvertently funny. There were...

Making light of a few intensity patients. -- intense patches that up

how hard it is going to be next year? It will be extremely tough.

Those playing at the top 50 are playing exceptional stuff and the

guys below it. I've got a progress may way through it. It will be

harder both on the fact the standard has gone up again, I believe, in

European golf but also I've got a brain a bit of baggage with me on

the mental side. I played golf to win tournaments, I love to compete.

I love to play down the stretch of a Sunday afternoon to take to win a

tournament. That is what they strive for every time a play. To come out

on top makes it all that much better.

We've already heard about Joe Calzaghe's incredible career,

Does he have any, does he wish he'd taken on any other

fights, and what does he make of the current crop of Welsh boxers.

I'd told a few of my mates today that there was interviewing you.

Carl Froch coming back. Really? Is he retired? And not really

interested. I always get bored with the Carl Froch question. He was

always asking me out and not had a good word to say about me. I didn't

have much to say about him. If we had fought, our paths would have

crossed they would have been one outcome. They would have been

stoppage or a one-sided fight. Nathan Cleverly had just a brutal

fight in the States recently. He has impressed people more in defeat when

he did in wins. It is bizarre. He lost the Kovalev which is no

disgrace. He is one of the best pound by pound fighter. He fought

the venue fight 34th outside his weight, he isn't a cruiserweight. He

did himself very proud. He showed he had massive heart, lots of courage,

massive respect for him of going 12 rounds with a broken nose. If he

hadn't broken his nose he would've won fight. He should have used his

boxing skills a bit more, standing in front of the guy, he could have

won the fight. If there was a rematch he would win. While we're

talking about your mates, Enzo Maccarinelli against the man U 40

last fight against, Roy Jones Jr. That is a weird one but it intrigues

me. Yes, what can I say? Enzo is a big puncher. Roy is getting on a bit

but he still a good fighter. He should have retired a while back.

I'm not sure what Roy Jones has got left in the it is an intriguing

fight. Lee Selby brothers, they are coming through now. Lee's world

champion and Andrew is just that thing. What you make of them? Lee

Selby, I've been impressed with him. He struggled in the last fight.

Going to America is difficult, it is a tough division. He's got some of

champions in its weight division. He should take it gradually. I'm

impressed with him. He dug deep last time for them he didn't fight his

best, he struggled. But will struggle at times. But a win is a

winner that all that matters. Who do like watching these days? Is there

one fighter where you go, I've got a watching? I find boxing quite

boring. I do is go on YouTube and watch myself! Joking! Noel! I like

watching... Seriously? Do you do that? I watch the DVDs. I like

watching Mayweather, Pat Keogh. I'm really impressed with some others.

Some good fighters out there. Thank you for your time, it is nice to

have you in house. It is nice to do this. Lovely to see you. When is the

film out? It is on general release on the 23rd of November. I hope you

enjoy it. Tonight we end by reflecting

on the tragic news this week of the sudden passing of All Black

legend, Jonah Lomu. Tributes have been pouring in

for the first true global superstar of rugby union,

a man who transcended the sport. While we all remember Jonah

the player, for Kingsley Jones They welcome the Welsh gave me every

time a come here is phenomenal. For myself, I call it a home away from

home. My father was counties rugby union

and spotted a 15-year-old, six foot six, 17 stone at that time. He was

running through everybody. He could see Jonah 's potential and he became

part of the family. The first time I met him, this big fella, my little

Big Brother, if you like. My father's relationship with him was

much like a father-son relationship. Here is Jonah Lomu! He is

unstoppable! I was lucky enough to play the Barbarians with him. We

played together against Ireland. It is a great moment for us both to

play together. We played a couple of charity games as well. He was

running with an aggressive face. After the field, he was totally

different. He used to embarrass with me. I'd say, that's nice, and he'd

say, have it. He'd be like that with everyone. He enjoyed giving things.

He would do anything for anyone. He was a great guy and he will be sadly

missed.