It's strange how Nathan has dropped off the radar, he's in a great fight tomorrow night but no-one is talking about it! Whilst my interest in Cleverly has dimmed somewhat I am keen to see this fight as I really rate Fonfara and it will be interesting to see what Nathan has left. The fight is on the Spike network. Does anyone know if it will be shown in the UK or is Spike UK just total shi te? They promised boxing but don't seem to have delivered much. Also, is Nathan just being paid to put up a good fight or do you think his appetite to come through the ranks is genuinely there? Really tough fight for him, can't see him beating Fonfara.
Wow didn't know he was fighting fonfara who came off a good win against chavez. Will definitely be watching to see how cleverly is doing. Hope he has got a serious trainer now, his preparation for the bellew fight was beyond mickey mouse.
It's on Sky Sports. Spike UK show either MMA or boxing most weeks (on delay normally) and it's free so you can't really complain. They also showed the entire run of "Breaking Bad" which is one of the best TV shows of recent times.
Im surprise how little chance give Cleverly in this fight. Fonfara is so overated. Yeah hes decent but hes got one win over Chavez junior, a guy that is famed for being lazy, smoking weed, putting inn poor performances and getting spanked by Martinez. I think Cleverly will win this fight.
My last couple of predictions have been shocking Groves been the latest lol. I don't rate Fonfera but Clev is up against it big time. Only way I can see him winning is points. Just hope he leaves everything in the ring this time unlike the Bellew fight. Would love to see Bellew face in Clev wins a world title
Depends which clev turns up. If it's the one that fought bellew that looked too scared to throw a right hand then forget it! If he boxes smart and let's his hands go he could win this. He looked heavy at the weigh in that's for sure
I've had a few shockers lately too, I go through mini patches where I couldn't pick a winner in a one horse race. I'm back on form, so I predict Spurs 2 Liverpool 1 Saturday, Kane gets both. COYS :good
People are reading too much into Cleverly's excursion at Cruiserweight, the Bellew fight was a stinker no doubt, but for 5 rounds Cleverly boxed Bellew's ears off and simply ran out of gas. He is now back to his normal fighting weight where his greatest assets were his stamina and punch output. Fonfara is no pushover, but i will be putting a sneaky £20 on Nathan to win.
I just had a look and Fonfara is 4/11 and Cleverly is 11/5 To be fair although I think Fonfara wins I do not think he is a 4/11 shot :shock:
I don't think it's strange he's fallen off the radar. The majority of boxing fans like and get caught up in the hype and build up to fights and quite alot pay very good money to go to fights so when the likes of Bellow and Cleverley talk the talk before fights then fight like two useless drunken bums in a pub carpark people lose interest in them.. If Clev starts winning against decent opponents i'm sure he will be back on the radar in the boxing world
I totally take your point about Bellew v Clev, it was dire. And the fact it was ppv just rubs salt into the wounds as a fan. But can you think of another recent British genuine titalist who would have a tough fight and no-one seems to care? I wish him luck but unlike some of the other guys on here I rate Fonfara. He looked solid against Stevenson if a bit limited. There is no way Nathan will knock him out but the old Clev would use his high activity and punch variation to take a clear decision. Guess that what makes it interesting. Is Clev genuinely back or just earning some cash.
Good points above Boring Bellend and Clev built up a fight for PPV then made Bradley Skeete look like the most exciting fighter in the world. People don't forget and have lost interest in both frauds.