Calzaghe apologises over drugs use

Boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has apologised to fans after admitting occasional cocaine us
12 April 2012

Boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has apologised to fans after admitting occasional cocaine use.

The former world middleweight and light-heavyweight title holder said he had taken the drug during "what have sometimes been the long days" since his retirement.

It follows a News of the World sting in which he discussed buying and taking cocaine with an undercover reporter.

In an apology posted on his website, the unbeaten boxer said he regretted his occasional cocaine use and apologised to friends, family and fans.

Calzaghe's admission follows an investigation by the paper's Mazher Mahmood.

The so-called Fake Sheikh has previously tricked royalty, sports stars and celebrities using a number of guises.

The newspaper reported that during the meeting with the boxer, conversation turned to the subject of cocaine.

In a statement, Calzaghe said: "I very much regret my occasional use of cocaine in what have sometimes been the long days since my retirement from the ring.

"I am fully aware of the bad example it sets to other people and particularly to youngsters and I apologise to my family, friends and fans.

"It is not a major problem in my life but it is something I am actively addressing."

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