Comments Thread For: Nathan Cleverly Announces Retirement After Badou Jack TKO Defeat

[My Low Place]

To say he's lost a step is an understatement....he used to have great stamina, throw punches in bunches and overwhelm his opponents....To get retired by a guy who isn't a big ****er in his LHW debut speaks volumes.

to say a man that can draw blood from the anatomy isnt a ****er just doesnt sit well with me..

the blood ddint come from a 90% chance of precipitation..it came from HANDS..WELL PLACED HANDS

[diarraisagod]

Smart decision. That was the worst I've ever seen him perform... He's been in a lot of wars and it's clearly taken a toll.

He's had a solid career and been in some good fights, perfect time to hand them up if you ask me before he becomes a stepping stone and risks his long term health.

[Mick Higgs]

Nathan's one of the good Guy's of boxing & I would personally like to see him carry on & fight for the British title again. He also has a future as a serious coach!

[PunchyPotorff]

Like I said before, Las Vegas is a graveyard for euro-bums ; good riddance.

Kinda harsh, don't you think? The guy definitely had his moments in the sport, accomplished more than most.

[PunchyPotorff]

Respect to Cleverly. Very respectable career.

And I love when guys get out early after they've made some money, but "lost it" a lil bit perhaps. No reason to stay in boxing too long. Always better to get out too early, then too late. Good luck to the brother whatever he does post-boxing.

Very classy, respectful, accurate comments. Well done.

[layton]

who writes these articles, dont they ever proof read before posting the them

[BrometheusBob.]

Probably for the best. Had a decent career but has been declining and would be risking his well-being by continuing.

[PBR Streetgang]

Good for Clev, he seemed like a classy fellow and I always enjoyed watching his fights. His scraps against Fonfara and Bellew were good action. In his prime, he was rugged, skilled and threw nice combinations. Sometimes he was outgunned a bit but he fought with heart. Enjoy some rest and relaxation champ, you deserve it.

[royjonesjrKTFO]

I feel sorry for Clev, whom I've always considered to be a C-level fighter, who fights like a puncher but always ended up getting outgunned.

[Raggamuffin]

As long as he retires with his faculties intact, respect to him. Boxing is a brutal sport.