Cleverly vs Kovalev – The Writers’ Predictions
A red mist is descending on the Welsh capital, and for once there will be no “Welcome in the hillsides”, as Main Events and hard-hitting Russian Sergey Kovalev attempt to prise away the WBO light-heavyweight title from current holder Nathan Cleverly at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff this Saturday, 17th August. Read More
Video: Weigh-in results from Cardiff: Nathan Cleverly vs. Sergey Kovalev
At today’s official weigh-in on Cardiff’s busy Queen Street, outside the Capitol Shopping Centre, WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly came in at 12st 6lb (174lb) while the challenger Sergey Kovalev weighed 12st 5lb 8oz (173lbs).
Undefeated Cleverly makes the eighth and riskiest title defence against the dynamite-punching Russian tomorrow night at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena, live and exclusive in the on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546) and in America on HBO. Read More
Tottenham and Wales star Gareth Bale backs Nathan Cleverly
WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly has been given a boost by Tottenham and Wales star Gareth Bale ahead of his crucial title defence against Sergey Kovalev tomorrow night at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena. Read More
Sergey Kovalev’s manager chats with Frank Warren Promotions ahead of Saturdays fight
So what to we know about Sergey Kovalev, the formidable Russian destroyer who challenges Welshman Nathan Cleverly for the WBO World Light-Heavyweight strap at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena this Saturday?
Known as ‘Krusher’, the 30 year old was born in the city of Chelyabinsk, an ice hockey stronghold, in April 1983. He began boxing aged 11 after following a friend to the gym and knocked up a hugely impressive 193-22 amateur slate which included national titles and international singlets at both junior and senior level. Read More
Running Order; Nathan Cleverly vs Sergey Kovalev, Motorpoint Arena
DOORS OPEN: 17:30 hrs, Fight # 1 – 17:45 hrs, 4 X 3 Minute Rounds Middleweight Contest, ALED COOK V KIERON GRAY. Read More
Nathan Cleverly “I expect to stop Kovalev midway to late”
For some time now, WBO World Light-Heavyweight king Nathan Cleverly has been putting himself on offer as the finest 175lb prizefighter on this planet.
On Saturday evening, at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena in his native Wales the 26-year-old from Cefn Fforest finally gets his chance to convince others of the veracity of his claim when he makes a sixth defence of his belt against formidable Russian Sergey Kovalev. Read More
Vince Cleverly says Kovalev will be Knocked-Out
Nathan Cleverly’s father and trainer Vince has promised that his son will knock-out iron-fisted Sergey Kovalev.
Cleverly Snr and Kovalev’s trainer, John David Jackson, discussed their fighters’ preparations last night on a conference call ahead of the massive showdown at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 17th August, live and exclusive in the UK on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). Read More
Vincent Cleverly: Nathan is 100% prepared for Kovalev
August 17th in Cardiff sees the highly anticipated clash between WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly, of Wales and challenger Sergey Kovalev, of Russia.
The unbeaten champion (26-0, 12 KOs) is trained by, his father, Vincent Cleverly and they held an open work-out, for the public in the busy shopping area, of Cardiff. Read More
Cleverly must use brain instead of brawn advises Barry Jones
Former WBO World Super-Featherweight Champion Barry Jones says Nathan Cleverly can beat KO king Sergey Kovalev with his brain instead of brawn when they clash at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 17th August.
Jones, now a successful and popular commentator on BoxNation, talks from experience after facing the dynamite-punching Brazilian Acelino Freitas, then the unbeaten WBO World Super-Featherweight champion, in January 2000. Read More
Nathan Cleverly vs. Sergey Kovalev: Can They Carry The Torch?
You know a fight is special when everyone has an opinion on it, and that opinion is very diverse. If you speak with ten people, four will say Cleverly will win easily, four will say Kovalev will win easily, and two will say it is a toss up.
Not many people are asking the right question, however. Will this fight do the 175 pound division proud? It is a division rich in tradition and often overlooked. Read More
