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Braehmer-Cleverly off

WBO light heavyweight champion Juergen Braehmer will not be able to defend his title against interim titlist Nathan Cleverly on Saturday in London after a cut suffered in training reopened on Tuesday. Braehmer will not be traveling to London today as scheduled.

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I don't think anyone will be overly suprised by this. Has it been confirmed anywhere else yet?

Thats the 1st place reporting it as far as I can tell.

If that's the case they need to pull the ppv surely

When was the last time a Warren bill didn't have a major cancellation? Rubbish if true

go on bomber!

Andypittcov wrote:If that's the case they need to pull the ppv surely

indeed.

and we get groves / degale for nothing!

8)

Really is a shame for Clev and the fans travelling from the Valleys. Any chance of a late replacement stepping in so that Clev can still fight even without the title on the line?

apophenic wrote:

Andypittcov wrote:If that's the case they need to pull the ppv surely

indeed.

and we get groves / degale for nothing!

8)

Never gonna happen, the only reason they are fighting each other is because it's part of a PPV and they will receive extra money. All the advertising has been geared towards this contest anyway, they will carry on as if nothing has happened

Boxing news reporting 2 replacements are being considered...

apophenic wrote:go on bomber!

What you doing Saturday night Tony?

I thought he would have left it till yesterday to cancel. Sparring 3days before a world title shot. I think someone is at it

Does this mean Clev will get the full title now?

DougieC30 wrote:

apophenic wrote:go on bomber!

What you doing Saturday night Tony?

I thought he would have left it till yesterday to cancel. Sparring 3days before a world title shot. I think someone is at it

Yeah it doesn't add up. This is Braehmers second time pulling the plug on a fight at the last minute.

They just said on sky sports news that clev is the new world champion.

Just said SSN that Braehmer is stripped of title and Cleverly is the new belt holder

Cleverly is now champ

Andypittcov wrote:They just said on sky sports news that clev is the new world champion.

Hurrah, the Alex Arthur method of becoming champ, well deserved it is too!

ginger_sack wrote:Cleverly is now champ

Yay, that was exciting. Now as champion, does he get an easy first defence sat night ?

Andypittcov wrote:They just said on sky sports news that clev is the new world champion.

Am pleased for him man. Anyword on who is goni step in?
Every boxer wants a World Title, but you don't want to win one like that. Am sure if someone asked Clev what he prefered 1) to be given a title or 2) to fight for it? Am sure hed take the latter.

Andypittcov wrote:They just said on sky sports news that clev is the new world champion.

Did they cut to him in the middle of the ring in his gym, dripping with sweat shouting 'Yo Adrian, we did it'?

If not i'm thoroughly underwhelmed by the whole situation

Not Clev's fault of course, but he does complete the full set.

Vacant British, Vacant Commonwealth, Vacant European, Vacant Interim WBO title and now awarded the belt without even fighting.

Really am gutted for the kid and gutted cause it was going to be a good fight and occasion.

predictable

stujones wrote:Vacant British, Vacant Commonwealth, Vacant European, Vacant Interim WBO title and now awarded the belt without even fighting.

That is pretty flipping ridiculous

Any reasons been stated as to why he's pulled out??

It's the most frustrating sport in the World, gotta feel for Cleverly after all the hard work he'll have put in

Really glad I didn't buy tickets for this now as I was contemplating doing so seriously yesterday! Not Warrens fault but how often do his bills end up completely different to what was originally announced?? Not sure they can justify PPV now solely on the basis of Degale v Groves.