Hopefully for the sake of the British people - and international, if they were unfortunately watching - Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly have settled their rivalry. Earlier this evening, topping a card that underwhelmed, Tony Bellew squeaked out a split decision victory over Nathan Cleverly at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. These two have a well-documented animosity toward … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly vs Tony Bellew – The Boxing Tribune preview
Nathan Cleverly (28-1-0, 14ko) and Tony Bellew (22-2-1, 14ko) add another chapter to their bitter rivalry on Saturday, November 22 in the latter's backyard at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, topping a bill that includes a number of marquee names - Anthony Joshua, George Groves, Callum Smith and James DeGale - with mismatched opposition. Unlike the bulk of the pay-per-view … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]
Cleverly vs. Bellew Rematch Confirmed: Repeat or Revenge?
The rumored cruiserweight rematch between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew was confirmed Thursday for the Echo Arena in Bellew's home town of Liverpool, UK on either the 22 or 29 of November, pending Sky Sports' announcement next Wednesday. In their first encounter, in 2011, Cleverly (28-1, 14 KOs) took a majority decision over the Bellow (22-2-1, 14 KOs) in defense of his … [Read more...]
Cleverly – Bellew II: “We’re Almost There”
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, the rematch between rivals Nathan Cleverly (28-1, 14 KO’s) and Tony Bellew (22-2-1, 14 KO’s) is nearly finalized. In what Sky Sports is calling “the most highly-anticipated domestic battles of recent years”, the two former light heavyweight title holders, now both fighting as cruiserweights, will square off again before years end. According … [Read more...]