According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will rematch one of his former opponents in Tony Bellew in November in England.
“I’m so pleased to get this over the line and deliver another huge domestic grudge match for British boxing,” Hearn said. “This fight has everything — quality, controversy and a genuine rivalry that will lead to a fascinating buildup and a wonderful night at the Echo Arena.”
“I cannot wait for this,” Cleverly said. “I beat him in front of his people before and this time I’m going to knock him out in front of his people. There will be no final bell in this fight. It’s going to be brutal. Expect fireworks from the buildup, the press conferences, the weigh-in and the fight, but also expect the same result — a Nathan Cleverly victory, and then I will become a two-weight world champion.”
Bellew is eager for revenge.
“I want this more than any fight in the world,” Bellew said. “I’ve dreamt about this moment, about putting this right, about ending him. His face will be in my mind every day in camp, every night. I can’t explain how badly I want to knock him out and that’s exactly how it will end in November. For the people of Liverpool, expect a great occasion, an epic buildup and an emotional fight.”
