
DeGale, Cleverly Sparring Gets Too Heated, They Stop
James DeGale and Nathan Cleverly have abandoned plans to spar each other again - because it was getting too competitive.
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James DeGale and Nathan Cleverly have abandoned plans to spar each other again - because it was getting too competitive.

Nathan Cleverly is hoping to spark double sporting success for South Wales when he takes on Jurgen Braehmer on May 21 at the O2 Arena in London.

Nathan Cleverly is hoping to spark double sporting success for South Wales when he takes on Jurgen Braehmer on May 21 at the O2 Arena, London.

Fresh from his fiery sparring sessions with British super-middleweight champion James “Chunky” DeGale, world light-heavyweight title challenger Nathan Cleverly believes that the 2008 Olympic champion is heading straight for the top of the fight game.

This week's been quieter than last - but that's only because I've not got Nathan Cleverly trying to take my head off every day!

James DeGale and Nathan Cleverly have been sparring this week ahead of their May 21 fights at the O2 Arena.

Welsh star Nathan Cleverly is aiming to repeat history when he tackles Juergen Braehmer on May 21 at The O2 - and knock him out in the first round!

Nathan Cleverly says he no longer has algebra equations in his head - but southpaws instead.

Nathan Cleverly insists that after winning a world title, he will no longer be "the new Joe Calzaghe".

And interim WBO light-heavyweight champion Cleverly will box for the full WBO title against Jurgen Braehmer.