Catherine Zeta-Jones the fight groupie joins A-list heavyweights in the crowd for compatriot Calzaghe's big fight

11 April 2012
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Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones showed off her national pride in Las Vegas over the weekend, cheering on her fellow Welsh countryman Joe Calzaghe as he boxed his way to victory.

With bright yellow daffodil pinned to her dress and a Welsh flag draped around her shoulders, the actress could barely contain her excitement as the "Pride of Wales" took on American boxer Bernard Hopkins.

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Full gamut of emotions: Catherine Zeta-Jones' face shows the highs and lows as she watches Joe Calzaghe knocked to the ground only to get up and win his fight in Las Vegas

Full gamut of emotions: Catherine Zeta-Jones' face shows the highs and lows as she watches Joe Calzaghe knocked to the ground only to get up and win his fight in Las Vegas

Tom said: "To be singing on behalf of Joe is a privilege."

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Patriotic: the actress arrived with a Welsh flag draped around her shoulders

Reality television king Simon Cowell took a front row seat as did Topshop boss Sir Philip Green.

Other ringside stars included music impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 007 'Jaws' Richard Kiel, television host Cat Deeley, rapper Jay-Z, R&B star Brandy, actors Chris Tucker and James Belushi and tennis champion Pete Sampras.

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Heavyweight: Planet Hollywood owner Robert Earl, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sir Philip Green, Sly Stallone, Simon Cowell, Bruce Willis with girlfriend actress Emma Heming, plus Tom Jones and Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting behind

Heavyweight: Planet Hollywood owner Robert Earl, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sir Philip Green, Sly Stallone, Simon Cowell, Bruce Willis with girlfriend actress Emma Heming, plus Tom Jones and Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting behind

Joe said: "I think we've proved tonight that Britain is at the top when it comes to boxing. I'll enjoy a nice beer or two and definitely spend time with the family."

He recovered from a first-round knockdown to defeat Hopkins by split decision in a light heavy-weight bout in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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National pride: Tom Jones, Catherine Zeta-Jones share a moment with Joe Calzaghe

National pride: Tom Jones, Catherine Zeta-Jones share a moment with Joe Calzaghe

Action men: Bruce Willis and Sly Stallone bond while Sir Philip Green watches on

He showed little of his famed prodigious punch output in the first couple of rounds, as Hopkins gained the early initiative and knocked the Welshman down in the first round.

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Supporters: Catherine joins Joe's father Enzo Calzaghe after the match

Supporters: Catherine joins Joe's father Enzo Calzaghe after the match

Family time: Joe with his girlfriend Jo-Emma Lavin and children Connor and Joe

Family time: Joe with his girlfriend Jo-Emma Lavin and children Connor and Joe

"It was one of the toughest fights of my career," said Calzaghe.

"He is very clever. He was so awkward. It wasn't pretty, but I won the fight. It wasn't my best night, but I know I won."

Packing a punch: Calzaghe throws a staright right as Hopkins covers up

Packing a punch: Calzaghe throws a staright right as Hopkins covers up

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