WBO world light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly says he was shocked by the response to the open day on Sunday with fans turning up in big numbers to watch a training session held at the Planet Fitness gym in Aberbargoed.
Cleverly said, “It was an excellent turn out, a great response. I was surprised when I turned up to the gym how many people were there and it just shows the great support I’ve got now. It means a lot and hopefully they enjoyed the day as well.”
Cleverly was supported by boxers Hari Miles, Liam Williams and Dai Davies who all showcased their skills in drills instructed by trainers Vince Cleverly, Alan Davies and Darren Wilson.
Many fans took the opportunity to get their memorabilia signed and photographs taken with Cleverly as he prepares for his homecoming fight against Tommy Karpency at the Motorpoint Arena on February 25th.
Cleverly continued, “It was a good chance for the general public to turn up and watch me go through my training along with the other fighters and they don’t usually get to see this side of boxing.”
“It was a great day, I enjoyed it! It was a little bit different, it was a chance for some of the young kids to meet me and the other fighters. Overall, it was an excellent day and we’ll probably do it again sometime.”
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