Cleverly v Bellew - Gloves Are Off Preview

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Usual business of Clev saying he's got Bellew's number and Bellew being all deep about his life and just generally mental as always although this one looks like it could be slightly more articulate and less repetitive than those cringe worthy press conferences


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Steffan

This fight was going to be an undercard fight not too long ago. Hearn must think the public are good for x number of ppv events a year and doesnt look like he is fussy with what will headline them as long as he can "stack" a card with names.

Problem is it is becoming an intriguing fight now for a lot of people. The ads etc are gonna get more and more and I think the casual fan might buy into this. Am still hoping it's a bust though.

I dont know how many buys constitutes a success for a show like that.

Before this video I was wanting bellew to win this mainly because cleverly bores me and met bellew at the frampton fight and seemed a decent guy.

But just comes across like a complete prat here while Clev came across really well. Add to that kovalev's performance last night doesn't make Clev look so bad now.

Really good news on the PPV price....

£16.95

Thought that price was a one off for Froch-Groves II

Apparently that's the new benchmark price. 
Great.

rob-glos wrote:Really good news on the PPV price....

£16.95

Thought that price was a one off for Froch-Groves II

Apparently that's the new benchmark price. 
Great.

Let's crack open a bottle..

He wanted it to be cheaper... But look at the undercard, it doesn't come cheap. Hey 16.95 is only 15 quid, 17.95 is 20 quid. Eddie hadn't studied psychological pricing for nothing. Could have got away with 16.99 in my view... But he doesn't want to screw the fans.

If you don't think this amazing card with all these world champions and future world champions on it is worth 15 quid then don't buy it, but really you're missing out on a great night's boxing... Blah blah blah.

that really is taking the p*ss £16.95 Eddie really is a man of the people should have been £20

Wow! Hearn is making a huge error here, IMO. Too many fighters, not enough dates. Why Quigg has to fight 4 times in 12 months when none are significant fights, I do not know.

it is definitely this price?

Yup... Definitely £16.95...

Unless you fancy ordering on the phone, it's £22 then.

£22 really? Jesus

http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9538781/book-cleverly-bellew-II

Apparently so...
Book on the day, by phone.... £21.95
And if you're particularly lucky a £2 booking fee as well

I'm actually getting a little more curious about this fight as the 22nd gets closer, though I agree it has little relevance in the grand scheme of things. I too am puzzled as to why Bellew displays such disproportionate hate towards Cleverly and I don't buy that it's simply because of a post-fight comment about being in "2nd gear, with a rib injury" from Clev - Loads of fighters are unsporting towards their opponents in post-fight interviews/press-conferences, so nothing new there.

I have a hunch Cleverly wins the rematch, simply because I think he has the edge mentally after winning a narrow but fair decision in the first fight. But also because I think he has naturally filled out at 200lbs (despite Bellew fighting at heavyweight in the amateurs) with a solid physique.

Also, despite going back to his supposedly natural weight, Bellew's punch resistance has not improved. It was worrying to see a shot Valerie Brudov almost put him away on his cruiser debut!! Cleverly isn't the biggest puncher but I suspect he hits hard enough at the higher weight (assuming he can maintain a consistent, high tempo pace) to force a stoppage if the fight goes long. Conditioning will be a big factor and whilst Cleverly might also have chin problems, he did take over 3 rounds of solid shots from Kovalev before wilting. On the other hand, Bellew went quickly once he was caught by that clean left hand vs Stevenson, and we know he is still vulnerable at cruiser. Won't know if the same is true of Cleverly until he takes a solid shot from Bellew.

Bloody hell you're a blast from the past marlon. Hope you're keeping well.

Thanks Jeff! Yes I am well thanks. Hope you are too mate. Trying to get into the habit of getting on here more.