Calzaghe was bullish as he prepared for his 11th super-middleweight against Miguel Jimenez at Cardiff Castle on 17 August.

"I'm looking forward to it. I hope the workout has attracted a lot of interest.

Calzaghe wants to test himself against the biggest names in his division.

He is still eyeing a clash with undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins even though a deal to fight the American fell through last week.

He knows that a good victory over Jimenez might help him to achieve this aim.

"It's important I win it in style. I know the Americans are watching and Hopkins is the one I am looking for.

"Jimenez is a good fighter but if I am on top of my game then I can win in seven or eight rounds."