Nathan Cleverly's Defence.

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  1. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Terrible. Technically atrocious, almost completely based on physical talent yet still terrible. I'll give it to him, he is durable and has a great engine so he usually brushes everything off and keeps firing. However he literally just covers his head every now and again and thats his only form of defend. He does almost everything poorly, parrying, blocking, head movement and foot movement. He is a bit of a specimen though but technically terrible. Bellew who does not have Cleverlys physical ability, exposed that.
     
  2. Hullk

    Hullk Member Full Member

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    I used to be a big Clev fan, but not only has he not improved in years, the opponents have been awful and the **** that comes out of his mouth is nearly in the Khan league.

    He's a bit like Froch in that he knows he can take a good shot and so neglects the technical side of the art in favour of fitness and punch volume. His Dad should do the right thing for his son and send him to someone who could save him from brain damage in his later life.
     
  3. smegmaa

    smegmaa Undefeated Champ Full Member

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    Low 3/10
     
  4. StWerburghs

    StWerburghs Active Member Full Member

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    Wait...Cleverly has a defence???? :huh