Nathan Cleverly is Inspired After Viewing The Ryder Cup

The European light-heavyweight king was glued to golf's greatest event as Europe recorded a nail-biting win at Celtic Manor in Newport, just a few miles from Clev's Cefn Fforest home.

Part of their success was down to a passionate home crowd, and Cleverly believes the same kind of support can propel him to being the best in the world.

The 23-year-old will probably fight for a world title in England after a string on fights in London and Birmingham.

But promoter Frank Warren has promised him a return to Cardiff if he does land the WBO light-heavyweight strap later this year.

"Watching the Ryder Cup showed Welsh sports fans at their best," said Cleverly.

"The noise when Europe finally won was unbelievable. Now I want some of that for myself.

"I can't wait to start fighting in front of my own supporters down here in Cardiff, although the backing I've hot all over the UK has been absolutely fantastic.

"When Joe Calzaghe was a world champion there were some fantastic nights in Cardiff, and I was lucky enough to be on the undercard a few times.

"Now I want to be topping the bill and hearing everybody singing my name."