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Dickinson Talks Career, Eyes Future Cleverly Clash

•Dec 3, 2013

After a busy six month period which culminated in a hard fought victory over David Dolan in May, British cruiserweight champion Jon-Lewis Dickinson, 14-2 (3 KO’s), took himself away from the sport for a well-deserved break. While he was away, 27-year-old Dickinson’s boxing landscape completely changed. David Price’s second successive defeat to Tony Thompson drove Dickinson’s long-time manager and promoter Frank Maloney into retirement, leaving the County Durham resident without a manager, promoter or TV deal.

Cleverly Withdraws From Cruiser Debut With Back Injury

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•Nov 26, 2013

Former WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly has had to withdraw from his comeback fight at the Copper Box Arena this Saturday due to a back injury. The Welsh star was making his long awaited return to the ring against Australian Daniel Ammann for his first fight in the cruiserweight division with the Vacant Commonwealth title on the line. Finchley heavyweight Dereck Chisora still headlines the show when he defends his WBO International title against Ondrej Pala with the Vacant WBA International title also on the line, with London super-middleweight star Frank Buglioni challenging for his first title - the Vacant WBO European Championship, plus a cracking showdown between Bradley Skeete and Colin Lynes for the Vacant English Welterweight title.

Cleverly Breaks Down Hernandez vs. Alekseev Clash

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•Nov 22, 2013

Fans of technical excellence are in for a treat this Saturday evening when two of the world’s best schooled cruiserweights test their skills against each other at the Bamberg Arena in Germany. Cuban exile Yoan Pablo Hernandez, now based in Halle, returns from a 14 month siesta (caused by a fractured left hand) to make an intriguing third defence of his IBF strap against fellow southpaw Alexander Alekseev of Uzbekistan. Watch the whole bill live and exclusive in the UK on BoxNation from 8pm Saturday evening (Sky Ch.437/Virgin Ch.546). Join at www.boxnation.com

Cleverly Will Get Knocked Out By Ammann, Says Hyder

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•Nov 12, 2013

Former WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly has been warned that he will be knocked-out again in his comeback against Daniel Ammann at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday 30th November. The Welsh stars aims to become a two-time world champion when he begins his campaign in the cruiserweight division and takes on Ammann for the Vacant Commonwealth title. But one of Ammann’s team, renown Australian fight figure Angelo Hyder, says Cleverly has made a big mistake taking on the rough Aussie. “I’m surprised that Cleverly took Ammann for his first fight back after being knocked out by Sergey Kovalev. This boy is as rough and tough as they come and if Cleverly is expecting an easy night and to be handed the title then he’s in for a wake up call, or that should be a good night call,” Said Hyder.

Chisora: Cleverly Has The Hunger Back, Wants it Bad

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•Nov 9, 2013

European Heavyweight Champion Dereck Chisora has backed former WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly to become a world champion again. The Finchley puncher defends his title against Matteo Modugno on Saturday 30th November at the Copper Box Arena and Cleverly’s makes his cruiserweight debut in the chief-support against Australian Daniel Ammann for the Vacant Commonwealth title. Chisora wanted to quit boxing after his loss to David Haye but has turned his career around and could be on the verge of a second world title opportunity next year, while Cleverly considered quitting after his crushing world title loss to Sergey Kovalev in August.

Cleverly: Cruiserweight Title is Driving Force For Me

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 7, 2013

Nathan Cleverly insists he had few doubts about fighting again despite losing his WBO light-heavyweight title in a crushing four-round loss to Sergey Kovalev in Cardiff in August. Cleverly will return for the first time since his first career loss when he moves up to bid for the Commonwealth cruiserweight title against Australian Daniel Ammann in London on November 30. The 26-year-old, who had won 26 straight bouts before running into the fierce-punching Kovalev, believes his move up in weight is overdue and will give him a new lease of life in the sport.

Cleverly Eyes Cruiserweight Title Shot By '14 End

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 5, 2013

Nathan Cleverly is confident he could be a two-weight world champion before 2014 is out after branding his step up to cruiserweight "inevitable". The 26-year-old Welshman believes he was on borrowed time at light-heavyweight as far back as his second WBO title defence, against Tony Bellew back in October 2011. Cleverly admitted he always expected a step up in weight, but still hit the lowest ebb of his career when Sergey Kovalev swiped his world title in Cardiff in August. The Cardiff University maths graduate is enjoying not fighting to make weight, but appreciates the size of the gap he must bridge against Australian Daniel Ammann for the vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight title in London on November 30. Frank Warren stablemate Dereck Chisora will defend his European heavyweight title against undefeated Italian Matteo Modugno on the same card, at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford's Queen Elizabeth Park. And Warren revealed a victory for Chisora could hand the Londoner a shot at a heavyweight world title eliminator fight.

Calzaghe Backs Cleverly To Make Things Right at Cruiser

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•Nov 2, 2013

UK legend Joe Calzaghe feels Nathan Cleverly will get right back in the mix when he moves up to the cruiserweight division against Australia’s Daniel Ammann on November 30 in a challenge for the vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight title. Cleverly is looking to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his career, a TKO defeat to Sergey Kovalev in August. Calzaghe is confident that Cleverly will learn from the loss to Kovalev and look better when he moves up the much heavier weight, a 25-pound leap. Cleverly will have to put on the pounds to compete with fighters who will come in at over 200-pounds on fight night.

Nathan Cleverly: My Hunger and My Desire is Back!

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 1, 2013

As previously reported, Nathan Cleverly will return to ring action as a cruiserweight after confirming he will fight for the vacant Commonwealth title against Daniel Ammann at the Copper Box Arena on November 30. The 25-year-old lost his WBO light-heavyweight crown after suffering the first defeat of his professional career against Russian Sergey Kovalev in August. But the Welsh boxer, whose future was shrouded in uncertainty following the setback, has revealed he is eager to resume his career and is motivated by the prospect of becoming a two-time world champion.

British News: Mathews-Ormond, Nathan Cleverly, Green

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•Oct 30, 2013

Welsh star Nathan Cleverly will begin his campaign to become a two-time world champion when he makes his big ring return as a cruiserweight on Saturday 30th November at London’s Copper Box Arena. Cleverly goes straight back into title action when he takes on Australian Daniel Ammann for the Vacant Commonwealth title, featuring alongside Dereck Chisora who makes the first defence of his European Heavyweight title against Matteo Modugno, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). The 25-year-old lost his unbeaten record and WBO World Light-Heavyweight crown to big-hitting Russian Sergey Kovalev in August, but after a break and refocussing himself on his career, Cleverly is desperate to get back in the ring and win a second world title in 2014.