BOXING legend Joe Calzaghe has revealed he is set to return to the sport as a manager.

The former undefeated world champion retired from fighting in 2009 after beating Roy Jones Jnr.

Calzaghe, now 44, holds a professional managers’ licence but does not want to get involved in either training or promoting.

“Managing is something that I will be good at,” he told BBC Wales Sport. “Promoting is a no-no – that's hard work.

“Training is a full-time job, but I don’t have time to do that full-time.

“But I was self-managed for a lot of my career as well so I know both sides. That will be perfect for me.

“I feel I can offer fighters a lot of experience.

“You need a manager in boxing who is thinking about the fighters and what is best for their career. Sometimes if you are managed by your promoter, it can lead to a conflict of interest.

“I miss boxing and in terms of finding a role back within the sport, this feels like a natural progression.”

Calzaghe is keen to help those coming into the professional game and has made contact with fighters and promoters, including Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.

Calzaghe and dad Enzo set up Calzaghe Promotions after the former retired six years ago, although that venture was short-lived.