Nathan Cleverly Looking Forward To York Hall Return
By Terence Dooley
Nathan Cleverly is excited about his upcoming British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight title defense against Courtney Fry on October the 9th. The Welshman is making York Hall his second home; he fought there twice last year, scoring impressive stoppage wins over Billy Boyle and Danny McIntosh.
Cleverly, 22, takes on the dangerous Fry on the 9th and he has told the South Wales Argus that he intends to put on a clinical boxing display for the Bethnal Green purists.
“They really know their boxing at York Hall and I was buzzing when I was told that I was going to fight Fry there,” said Cleverly.
He continued: “It’s every young boxer’s dream to headline a show at York Hall, and to do it three times in a row is something special. When I beat Billy Boyle, I got a good reception, but I think the crowd were still working out if I was any good or not. But when I went back and stopped Danny McIntosh, they were really behind me because it was a thrilling fight and I was well on top. I don’t think anyone will go home disappointed on October 9 because I’m planning another knockout display against Fry.”
Fry is 34, he was a gifted amateur; however, the Liverpudlian has had not been able to shine as a pro, his 2008 win over Tony Salam is his biggest win to date in the paid ranks. Still, with Cleverly still learning his trade the big-hitting Fry will represent a stiff test for the talented young fighter.
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