Nathan Cleverly, James DeGale Nominated For Award

Frank Warren promoted Nathan Cleverly and James DeGale are among the nominees for this year's prestigious Boxing Writers' Club Young Boxer of the Year award.

Both Cleverly and DeGale will be in action on September 18 at the LG Arena, Birmingham, on Warren's Magnificent Seven card, live on Sky Box Office.

Previous winners have included the likes of Ken Buchanan, Joe Calzaghe, Naseem Hamed, Nigel Benn and Ricky Hatton.

Last year Warren produced yet another winner when Kell Brook lifted the prize, beating Cleverly by a single vote.

The Welshman is favourite this year, having added the European light-heavyweight title to his British and Commonwealth crowns, and working himself into a position where he is now just one fight away from a world title.

"Kell was a deserving winner in 2009," said Cleverly.

"Coming second behind such a good boxer was no disgrace, but I would have loved to have won the award.

"I hope I get enough votes in 2010, because to win would mean a lot to me.

"I'm sure a KO performance in my next fight against Karo Murat in my next fight will help me no end, so that is what I will be aiming for."

DeGale, unbeaten in seven fights as a professional, already has a title, and will face Carl Dilks in an eliminator for the British super-middleweight crown in his next fight.

"Getting nominated is great recognition in itself, so I'm delighted," said DeGale.

"The competition is tough this year, so all I can do is keep on winning and let my fists do the talking."