Best fights of Nathan Cleverly
Over 12 years as a professional, Nathan Cleverly has compiled a 30-4 (16) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Nathan Cleverly stops Jürgen Brähmer
On October 1, 2016 Nathan Cleverly fought Jürgen Brähmer for the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight title. Cleverly was 29 years old with a record of 29-3, and Brähmer was 37 with a record of 48-2. Cleverly stopped Jürgen Brähmer via retirement in the 6th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Nathan Cleverly loses to Andrzej Fonfara via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2015 Nathan Cleverly fought Andrzej Fonfara for the WBC International light heavyweight title. Cleverly was 28 years old with a record of 29-2, and Fonfara was 27 with a record of 27-3. Cleverly lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Fonfara.
3. Nathan Cleverly defeats Tommy Karpency
On February 25, 2012 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Tommy Karpency. Cleverly was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Karpency was 26 with a record of 21-2-1. Cleverly won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Nathan Cleverly loses to Tony Bellew via split decision
On November 22, 2014 Nathan Cleverly faced Tony Bellew in a cruiserweight bout. Cleverly was 27 years old with a record of 28-1, and Bellew was 31 with a record of 22-2-1. Cleverly lost via split decision. Went the distance with Bellew.
5. Nathan Cleverly defeats Tony Bellew
On October 15, 2011 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Tony Bellew. Cleverly was 24 years old with a record of 22-0, and Bellew was 28 with a record of 16-0. Cleverly won via majority decision. Defended the title.