Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales - In a career defining performance, Sergey Kovalev (22-0-1, 20KOs) stopped previously undefeated Nathan Cleverly (26-1, 12KOs) in four rounds to capture the WBO light heavyweight crown Kovalev, who knocked out most of his opponents within three rounds, came out throwing heavy shots in the first round. Kovalev hurt Cleverly badly in the third round, dropping him twice and nearly finishing him off. Kovalev picked things right back up in the fourth, throwing bombs to send Cleverly down for a third time and the referee waved things off. Many thought Kovalev had that mixture of fundamental skills and tremendous punching power that could fire up a new star in boxing. In many eyes, The Krusher even exceeded their expectations by completely annihilating Cleverly in four. Fighting on his opponent's home turf, Kovalev not only showed his stellar potential but also lived up to it, sending a sound note to every other champion and contender at 175 lbs. Despite
http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8678221-sergey-kovalev-blows-away-nathan-cleverlySunday, August 18, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Nathan Cleverly = next Joe Calzaghe
NATHAN CLEVERLY sees victory on Saturday as the gateway to global fame and fortune – but admits he starts as the underdog. The Welshman’s sixth WBO world light-heavyweight title defence is his most dangerous yet against unbeaten Russian Sergey Kovalev, who has knocked out 19 of his 22 opponents. Some even make Kovalev, 30, the favourite but Cleverly has likened the fight to his former sparring partner Joe Calzaghe’s 2006 points win over American Jeff Lacy. Beating Lacy catapulted Calzaghe into the big time and big money. Unbeaten Cleverly, now 26, believes claiming US-based Kovalev’s scalp at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena will earn him worldwide respect. And he believes it will increase his profile as he strives to set up a clash with a rival world champion. He said: “Joe’s fight with Lacy and mine with Kovalev, they’re both very similar scenarios. Joe just said to me, ‘It was the same with me and Lacy – and look what happened then’. “It’s a big challenge fo
http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8579747-nathan-cleverly-the-next-joe-calzagheNathan Cleverly = next Joe Calzaghe
NATHAN CLEVERLY sees victory on Saturday as the gateway to global fame and fortune – but admits he starts as the underdog. The Welshman’s sixth WBO world light-heavyweight title defence is his most dangerous yet against unbeaten Russian Sergey Kovalev, who has knocked out 19 of his 22 opponents. Some even make Kovalev, 30, the favourite but Cleverly has likened the fight to his former sparring partner Joe Calzaghe’s 2006 points win over American Jeff Lacy. Beating Lacy catapulted Calzaghe into the big time and big money. Unbeaten Cleverly, now 26, believes claiming US-based Kovalev’s scalp at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena will earn him worldwide respect. And he believes it will increase his profile as he strives to set up a clash with a rival world champion. He said: “Joe’s fight with Lacy and mine with Kovalev, they’re both very similar scenarios. Joe just said to me, ‘It was the same with me and Lacy – and look what happened then’. “It’s a big challenge fo
http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8579747-nathan-cleverly-the-next-joe-calzagheThursday, August 01, 2013
Nathan Cleverly's strategy for Sergey Kovalev
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. The Welsh hero was aiming to regain his title and stunned the boxing world when he floored Freitas - who had knocked-out all 23 opponents - in the first few seconds of the opening round and Jones had never stopped anyone in his pro career. Freitas got back up and punished Jones for the rest of the fight dropping him six-times on route to an eighth round stoppage. Jones says WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Cleverly has the brain and skills to tame the murderous punching Russian who has knocked-out 19 of 21 victims with an unbelieva
http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8430469-nathan-cleverlys-strategy-for-sergey-kovalevWednesday, July 03, 2013
Frank Buglioni picks Cleverly over Kovalev
Rising contender Frank Buglioni discusses his sparring with Nathan Cleverly
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