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...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – July 10th – 12th, 2014
7/10 – Argenis Mendez (21-2-1, 11 KO’s) vs. Rances Barthelemy (19-0, 12 KO’s) II - Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA Iron Mike Productions brings us the rematch for the IBF super featherweight championship. The first meeting between these two saw a controversial result when Barthelemy scored a second round knockout, the result of punches landed after the bell concluding … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – March 14th- 15th 2014
3/14 - Michael Katsidis (28-6, 23 KO’s) vs. Eddy Comaro (27-17-5, 11 KO’s) - Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia The former WBO lightweight champion returns after two years away from the ring and headlines the card in a schedules 10 rounder. Katsidis retired in 2012 after losing his last two bouts, and four of his last five. Still a lightweight at 33 years … [Read more...]
Tony Bellew set to return, make cruiserweight debut on March 15
Former light heavyweight title challenger Tony Bellew (20-2-1, 12 KOs) will return to the ring against Valery Brudov (41-4, 28 KOs) at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England on March 15. Bellew was last seen in a losing effort to Adonis Stevenson in November. Bellew was blown away in only six rounds in what was his second attempt at a light heavyweight world title. His first … [Read more...]