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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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 was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Karpency was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cleverly won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. 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 was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Bellew was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Cleverly won via majority decision. Defended the title.
3. Nathan Cleverly KOs Karo Murat
On September 18, 2010 Nathan Cleverly faced Karo Murat in a light heavyweight bout. Cleverly was 23 years old with a record of 19-0, and Murat was 27 with a record of 22-0. Cleverly was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Murat was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Cleverly stopped Karo Murat via TKO in the 9th round.
4. 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 was coming off a loss, while Brähmer was on a 17-fight winning streak. Cleverly stopped Jürgen Brähmer via retirement in the 6th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
5. Nathan Cleverly KOs Shawn Hawk
On November 10, 2012 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Shawn Hawk. Cleverly was 25 years old with a record of 24-0, and Hawk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Cleverly stopped Shawn Hawk via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Nathan Cleverly KOs Shawn Corbin
On May 17, 2014 Nathan Cleverly fought Shawn Corbin for the vacant WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title. Cleverly was 27 years old with a record of 26-1, and Corbin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was coming off a loss. Cleverly stopped Shawn Corbin via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Nathan Cleverly KOs Aleksy Kuziemski
On May 21, 2011 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Aleksy Kuziemski. Cleverly was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Kuziemski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Cleverly stopped Aleksy Kuziemski via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
8. Nathan Cleverly KOs Tomas Man in 24 seconds
On May 30, 2015 Nathan Cleverly faced Tomas Man. Cleverly was 28 years old with a record of 28-2, and Man was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was coming off a loss. Cleverly stopped Tomas Man via KO in the 1st round.
9. Nathan Cleverly KOs Alejandro Emilio Valori
On July 12, 2014 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title against Alejandro Emilio Valori. Cleverly was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Valori was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was coming off a win. Cleverly stopped Alejandro Emilio Valori via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Nathan Cleverly defeats Robin Krasniqi
On April 20, 2013 Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Robin Krasniqi. Cleverly was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Krasniqi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cleverly was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Cleverly won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.