By Sean McDaniel: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly is slated to fight Tony Bellew on October 15th at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. That could be Cleverly’s last easy fight for a while now because he’s got a lot of tough contenders that are breathing down his neck and he can’t avoid them forever.
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Cleverly and Bellew agree to October 15th fight
By Scott Gilfoid: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (22-0, 11 KO’s) and #13 ranked WBO contender Tony Bellew (16-0, 10 KO’s) have reportedly agreed to a fight scheduled for October 15th. Contracts haven’t been signed yet but the two fighters are said to be close to signing.
Cleverly vs. Bellew possible for October 29th
By William Mackay: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (22-0, 11 KO’s) and number #13 ranked World Boxing Organization contender Tony Bellew 16-0, 10 KO’s) are being talked about for a fight on October 29th at the Echo Arena. The fight will be the 24-year-old Cleverly’s second title defense and his second fairly easy fight. Bellew, 28, is a limited slugger with a questionable chin and not impressive boxing skills.
Cleverly says he wants to fight the top American names, yet will likely be fighting Bellew next
By Scott Gilfoid: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (22-0, 11 KO’s) says he wants to become the biggest star in the UK and take on the biggest American names in the light heavyweight division, but it’s going to be hard for Cleverly to become the biggest star in the sport if he’s taking on lesser opposition.
Cleverly could face Bellew next in a mismatch
By Sean McDaniel: For his first title defense, WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (22-0, 11 KO’s) could end up dipping down to the very bottom of the World Boxing Organization light heavyweight rankings to hand pick No.15 ranked Tony Bellew (16-0, 10 KO’s) as his next opponent for September.
Bellew likely to face Cleverly next after poor performance against McKenzie
By William Mackay: Unbeaten Commonwealth light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew (16-0, 10 KO’s) will reportedly be the next opponent for World Boxing Organization (WBO) light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (22-0, 11 KO’s) later on this year.
Burns-Cook, Murray-Mitchell, Gavin-Woodhouse and Bellew-McKenzie on Saturday
By William Mackay: This Saturday’s nights card at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England will be stacked from top to bottom with interesting fights. Lightweights John Murray will be facing a ring rusty Kevin Mitchell, WBO super featherweight champion Ricky Burns defends his tittle against former champion Nicky Cook, welterweight prospect Frankie Gavid fights Curtis Woodhouse and light heavyweight puncher Tony Bellew takes on Ovil McKenzie in a fight that will almost surely end up as a huge slugfest.
Is Nathan too ‘Cleverly’ for Tony Bellew?
By Ian Aldous: As you can probably tell from the title of this article, I’m looking at the possible domestic grudge match between WBO Light-Heavyweight Champion, Nathan Cleverly (22-0-0) and Commonwealth Light-Heavyweight Champion, Tony Bellew (15-0-0).
Cleverly- Bellew off, Kuziemski to step in and fight Cleverly
By Dallan o’ Donnell: In an article published on Eurosport.com it is claimed that the Stand in opponent for Nathan Cleverly’s World title defence, Tony Bellew has been forced to pull out as he could not make the weight. He is the second fighter to pull out after Jurgen Brahmer the former WBO light heavyweight champion pulled out due to an eye injury.
Braehmer stripped of WBO title, Cleverly to face Kuziemski after Bellew fails to make weight
By Sean McDaniel: WBO light heavyweight champion Jurgen Braehmer (36-2, 29 KO’s) was stripped of his World Boxing Organization title on Thursday by the WBO for failing to fight WBO light heavyweight interim champion Nathan Cleverly (21-0, 10 KO’s) on Saturday and for having only defended the title once in the past two years. Cleverly, 24, was set to face Braehmer replacement Tony Bellew.