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11:34 GMT, Monday, 21 April 2008 12:34 UK

In pictures: Calzaghe stars

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The stars were out in force to see Joe Calzaghe take on Bernard Hopkins. California's Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger led the pack.

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Sylvester Stallone, another screen action hero, was ringside for Calzaghe's real-life lesson on what it takes to be a boxing champ.

Performers Whitney Houston and Ray-J

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Singer Whitney Houston sat with fellow performer Ray-J, who sang the American national anthem ahead of the light-heavyweight bout.

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And Tom Jones, no stranger to Las Vegas himself, stepped into the ring to sing the Welsh national anthem, Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.

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X Factor judge and showbusiness manager Simon Cowell was among the British celebrities cheering on Calzaghe in the "Battle of Planet".

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Die Hard star Bruce Willis cast an interested eye over the 12-round fight, which the judges awarded to Calzaghe 2-1.

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Wales' celebrity turnout in Las Vegas included Hollywod actress Catherine Zeta Jones, who cheered on the Newbridge legend.

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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber even carried out his judging role on the BBC's musical talent show I'd Do Anything from Las Vegas.

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As Wales' world supermiddleweight champion succeeded in moving up a belt, Ioan Gruffudd added another Hollywood touch to the night.

Pete Sampras and "Sugar" Ray Leonard

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And in an evening filled with champion performances, tennis great Pete Sampras and former boxer "Sugar" Ray Leonard, lent a hand.

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