Cleverly vs. Fry

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Will this be a good scrap? :think

    Does it constitute a major step up in class for Nathan? A step too far, perhaps? I'm not sold on the guy as anything other than an interesting action fighter...even against Boyle, he surrendered his considerable height and reach advantage and proved a poor infighter, taking way more punches than he ought to have.

    I simply haven't seen enough of Courtney to have a clear idea on this one.

    Common opponents:

    Varuzhan Davtyan lost on points to Cleverly, and was stopped in two by Fry.

    Tony Oakey lost a 12 round decision to Cleverly, and beat Fry in a Prizefighter 3-rounder.
     
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  2. LocoRoco

    LocoRoco ★★★★★ Full Member

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    Clev TKO
     
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  3. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think its a step up from Oakey (about the same level), but certainly a step up from those Afro-bums he was fighting a little while back.

    I don't see it being a 'good scrap' really, Fry doesn't have the most pleasing style if your looking for an all-action fight - will be intriguing if Cleverly can't figure him out though :good

    Personally, I see it as a lop-sided UD for Cleverly.
     
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  4. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    comfortable Cleverly win, no intangibles, no imponderables. Enough said!
     
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Cleverly mid-late stoppage.
     
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  6. tamsim

    tamsim Glass Jaw Full Member

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    Cleverly stoppage by the 6th round.
     
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  7. Pottypete

    Pottypete Active Member Full Member

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    Cleverly late stoppage.
     
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  8. Pug1list

    Pug1list Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cleverly stoppage mid rounds
     
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  9. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    It's a step up from most of his opponents. But its a different style more than anything, Fry is quite well schooled.

    I think Clev is a good all-round fighter and will go far. He might not beat the best but I think he'll at least challenge them.
     
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  10. DAVEMAKER

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    cleverly early ko, i know pretty much no-one will agree but i think cleverly is legit
     
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  11. PrideOfWales

    PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore Full Member

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    Cleverly's still just a kid and his body still needs to mature. I don't actually think he could step up to the next level for another year or so...

    Oakey took the fight with Cleverly when he wasn't in the best of shape if I remember rightly.
     
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  12. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think fry will pull of the upset, come on courtney fry!!!
     
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  13. jj01709

    jj01709 The Truth Full Member

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    cleverley early ko. easy fight
     
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  14. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Cleverly's got alotta maturing to do, but i like him, he has this disposition of moving away from the game plan at times which could get him into trouble.

    Funny build as well, he's got this big body target for the opponent, but hasn't shown a susceptibilty to it so for, he's tall but likes it on the inside and close counters, hasn't got a lot of leverage and not rangy for such a tall fella, he has those T-rex arms.
     
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  15. whatcouldabeen

    whatcouldabeen Guest

    :lol:
     
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