http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/22958855 Unfortunately, it is Frenk Wirren who makes the claims so unlikely to be true, on that sole basis. Promoter Frank Warren says opponents are running scared of WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly. Cleverly will attempt to defend his title for a sixth time against an as yet unnamed opponent on 17 August. Warren claims IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch turned down a fight against the Welshman. "I know he's the real deal and know what he's capable of and I think deep down so do these other fighters," Warren said. "I think that's why we get these little swerves every now and then. "I don't think Nathan gets the credit he should for what he's done. He's had some great wins. "He's been unlucky as well with a couple of injuries last year which held him up a bit." Warren admits he has been "annoyed" in his attempts to arrange a big-name opponent for Cleverly. Froch retained his IBF super-middleweight crown with a win on points over Mikkel Kessler at London's O2 Arena in May. Cleverly, who retained his WBO title against Robin Krasniqi in April, has previously targeted an all-British bout against Froch. "We offered him [Froch] £2.5m to fight Nathan, for Nathan's title in a catch-weight fight so it wasn't at Nathan's weight," Warren said. "Nathan would come down a bit in weight. "And he [Froch] turned it down and he starts slagging him off. "You look at who he was fighting at the age of 26. Go and look at the records and compare the records." Although an opponent has still to be named for the Welshman's next fight on 17 August at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena, Warren is currently negotiating with Russian Sergey Kovalev. *********** As it happens he is being ducked but it doesn't help that Wirren has a habit of announcing "So and So vs TBA"...he did it with Hatton, who had to insist on the Tszyu fight, then left him after it, and he did it with Calzaghe {albeit that Slag hopsklut wanted nothing to do with Joe, who came to America and beat his ass anyways} and he did it with Khan except Khan wasn't able for TBA, and was Totally Blasted Away.
It is up to Kathy Duva whether or not the Cleverly - Kovalev fight happens now as a formal offer has been made. Cleverly is the best light heavyweight out there IMO, and will do a job on Kovalev. Here is more on Froch not wanting any piece of Cleverly:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/bo...s-Carl-Froch-arrogant-refusing-meet-ring.html
The thing about Cleverly is that he has no real power, he can bang a bit but not a lot, so he relies on speed, fitness, combination, and being able to box. You get a lot of guys who can bang but turn out to be in love with their power. Cleverly won't have that problem. I do wonder if he has enough seasoning. Its important for him not to leave his best years behind with Warren.
Cleverly would beat Kovalev, but he would need to be careful and not mock him during the fight/present his chin to Kovalev who can bang. Clev's shown a good chin before but it would be a risky tactic. Clev should stick to the basics in order to beat Kovalev, IMO.
Warren sits on his investments like a Middle eastern Land banker. Has that glassy eyed prick ever delivered a big fight?
Somebody in the WBO top 10 that you've never heard of. Or a shot American you haven't heard of since 2005.
Exactly... The MOMENT REED Got to the Part that Said "Frank Warren Says", the Write-Up LOST Validity... REEDointlaugh:
Yeah it was clear for me too, though I expected him to put a lot more hurt on him as Bellew is rubbish
Fair play to Werren and Cleverly,. Now lets see if the fight happens. Froch is going to have to shut his usuring, kitchen-renovating cunting hole if Nathanyahu wins this one.
Don't get too excited; I expect Nathan to develop a shoulder problem/hand injury/fractured pube very soon. MTF
I can't believe Werren actually made this risky fight. The way I see it is, Cleverly simply can't be bringing in much money. Frunk Werren protects his cash cows with every ounce of ferocity in his wormy, glassy eyed being.
