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It seems like the Italian boxing folk are up to their usual games. I've just heard that the fight won't be going ahead as scheduled. It may be rescheduled for later, possibly in the UK.
If any of you booked already i'd change it to a romantic trip to Venice for the Mrs and try not to grumble about the boxing when you get there.

I'd held off booking for my people until i had full details in case something like this. When i hear anything more i'll post it here.

Cheers for the update I hope it's not off or postponed as it is a very good step up for Cleverly

its a shame for cleverly maybe he could defend his belts on the liverpool show, at least then hes got something to show after all the training hes done plus it helps build the fight with him and bellew

it must be gutting when you do all the hard work in the gym only to see it called off .

That's a shame as he was pulled of the Newcastle show for that.

Better to pull out too early than pull out too late

Yeah, it's a shame as he had pretty good momentum and it seemed like a good match up for a proper title. Welcome to Euro level boxing Nathan. :x

the european level italian fighters are becoming notorious at this behaviour ,cleverly will end up facing a substitute opponent eventually
gianluca branco was the worst offender in recent memory,he pulled out against witter about twenty times
the italians get themselves in mandotary positions and seem to pull out until a soft touch opponent becomes available.cleverly would have too much firepower for brancalion and his handlers know it

caffrey wrote:the european level italian fighters are becoming notorious at this behaviour ,cleverly will end up facing a substitute opponent eventually
gianluca branco was the worst offender in recent memory,he pulled out against witter about twenty times
the italians get themselves in mandotary positions and seem to pull out until a soft touch opponent becomes available.cleverly would have too much firepower for brancalion and his handlers know it

100% agree with that post.

Fights are dropping like flies in January already-Stieglitz-Miranda, Cleverly-Brancalion, Sykes-Johanneson and Holyfield-Botha. Better not the the trend for the year again!

Been told the dates have changed but the fight may be salvaged Bloody typical of Italian fighters, just like their tanks with 3 reverse gears

where has this info come from then, trawled the internet last night and cant find anything on this, and does anyone know the excuse they are using???????????????? hope it ain't off as i managed to get the flights for 2 quid return

I know the EBU are Rome based, but why so they let Italian promoters win bids and then not fulfil their obligation. There is a history of it happening to British and French fighters

llamalew wrote:where has this info come from then, trawled the internet last night and cant find anything on this, and does anyone know the excuse they are using???????????????? hope it ain't off as i managed to get the flights for 2 quid return

I heard it from the horses mouth so to speak.

bigjim wrote:Best news for Cleverly, had no chance of winning

Don't talk so bloody daft

How many times you been banned now

darn and curse- yet another pull out.

Cleverley was a massive massive favourite.

bigjim wrote:Best news for Cleverly, had no chance of winning

what a stupid quote!!!!!!!!1

Any chance of Frank getting Clev on the Feb 13th card - surely there must be a Intercontinental Title available

Grays_Dan wrote:Any chance of Frank getting Clev on the Feb 13th card - surely there must be a Intercontinental Title available

thats gotta be a shout, but doesn't this card allready look a little full of top quality bouts

llamalew wrote:

Grays_Dan wrote:Any chance of Frank getting Clev on the Feb 13th card - surely there must be a Intercontinental Title available

thats gotta be a shout, but doesn't this card allready look a little full of top quality bouts

the more the merrier I'd say. I doubt anyone going to the show would be giving out if Clev was put on the bill.

Deno1986 wrote:Fights are dropping like flies in January already-Holyfield-Botha.

You say that like it's a bad thing!

steve689 wrote:

Deno1986 wrote:Fights are dropping like flies in January already-Holyfield-Botha.

You say that like it's a bad thing!

I have a thing for watching 40 something year old fighting each other. I was actually genuinely looking forward to seeing what happened in that fight. Don't hold it against me