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WBO light-heavyweight king Nathan Cleverly begins his 2013 campaign tonight aware that it could conclude with him recognised as the world's premier 175lb fighting man. Last year 'Clev' was restricted to just two starts but both significantly enhanced his profile. In February, in his overdue homecoming at Cardiff 's Motorpoint Arena, the Welshman schooled Pennsylvania southpaw Tommy Karpency, winning every round on every card.
Then in November he wooed the US fight fraternity by destroying Sioux Indian Shawn Hawk in eight rounds on a Showtime televised, Golden Boy card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Nathan was an 18 year old welterweight when he joined the pros in June 2005. He learned his craft as chief spar to the brilliant Joe Calzaghe and was still only 21 when he snared the Commonwealth light-heavy crown. British, European and WBO 'interim' honours followed by the time he was 23 and still a full-time student. [Click Here To Read More]
Then in November he wooed the US fight fraternity by destroying Sioux Indian Shawn Hawk in eight rounds on a Showtime televised, Golden Boy card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Nathan was an 18 year old welterweight when he joined the pros in June 2005. He learned his craft as chief spar to the brilliant Joe Calzaghe and was still only 21 when he snared the Commonwealth light-heavy crown. British, European and WBO 'interim' honours followed by the time he was 23 and still a full-time student. [Click Here To Read More]
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