Juergen Braehmer Bails on Cleverly Fight
by Scott Christ on May 18, 2011 11:19 AM EDT
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In a move that realistically should surprise absolutely nobody, Juergen Braehmer has withdrawn from his Saturday fight with Nathan Cleverly, citing an eye injury.
Percentage of boxing audience familiar with Braehmer likely to buy this story: 2-5%. Braehmer also claimed an injury when he left Beibut Shumenov hanging in January. He gave three days' notice in January to Shumenov, which I remember saying when that fight was signed, set your watches and try to pick the day Braehmer pulls out. I was mostly waiting for the same thing to happen this time, but assumed maybe the money was too good.
Braehmer has largely been more noted for his out of the ring troubles during his career, including last January being sentenced to 16 months in prison for a couple of assault charges. He's had a long history of trouble with the law, and I've wondered in the past if he's even allowed, legally, to leave Germany.
Frank Warren, of course, is furious, as this gouges his Sky Box Office event. Warren only found out through the internet reports from Germany:
"It's disgraceful, what's happened here. It really is the bad side of the sport. Something needs to be done about it and I'll obviously be complaining to the WBO but because of the time difference we have not managed to speak to anybody there."
Warren added: "What's even more disgusting is reading about it on the internet.
"At the moment all I want is the WBO to do what they have said they would do and strip this guy, because it's not the first time he's done this. He has a track record for it. He's a let-down."
One possible replacement opponent for Cleverly, who intends to fight, could be Liverpool's Tony Bellew (15-0, 10 KO). Bellew is ranked in the WBO top 20 and apparently wants the fight. Bellew, 28, is still a bit raw and isn't quite world level, and has had trouble in his past two fights with Bob Ajisafe and Ovill McKenzie. Currently, Bellew is slated to face McKenzie in a rematch on July 16.
We'll have more if and when a replacement opponent is named. And hopefully, this is the last time anyone bothers booking Braehmer for a major fight.
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Typical.. what let down.
Bellew would be a laugh, at least he’d have a go. Some of my mates know him and reckon he’s a nutter.
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It’s getting closer people!! ;-)
Looks like it’s Bellew, which I’m actually looking forward to just as much as the Braehmer fight. Bellew might be raw but he’s rarely in a dull fight and the last thing I wanted to see was Cleverly chasing a late sub round the ring for 12 rounds like last time.
I still maintain
Cleverly will pick him apart. But yes, Cleverly likes a good tear up too doesn’t he. At least it will be entertaining
by Sweet science on May 18, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I totally agree about that. I’d much rather see Bellew come in, give it a go and go out on his shield than a repeat of the Mohammedi fight where Cleverly looks bored and unmotivated. They’ll both be really up for this.
Sure
looks like the only thing left to decide will be if it is for the WBO strap?
by Sweet science on May 18, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Bellew sucks. Provdided Clev isn’t too disappointed and can adjust to the change in stance quickly, he should absolutely tear Bellew to pieces. Bob Ajisafe gave him grief – Cleverly’s going to give him a bloody nightmare.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 18, 2011 1:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bellew's in, been confirmed
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 18, 2011 3:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bellew's in, been confirmed
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 18, 2011 3:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Im guessing there won’t be a Juergen Braehmer day anytime soon!!
Will Cleverly remain in the main event or will it now be DeGale v Groves?
by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on May 18, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
This is no way PPV worthy now, imo.
Two domestic fights, one better than the other but both very possibly one sided.
Don’t know anything about Bellew, but from reading it seems he’s been calling Cleverly out for awhile.
Give the scouser credit, when called on short notice he’s stepping up to the plate. Go scouser!
Bellew isn’t short on balls, I can say that much.
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by Scott Christ on May 18, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Juergen Braehmer was danger for Cleverly...
I’m quite glad the German pulled out! Hopefully Cleverly can beat Bellew.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
and Cleverly..
..would have been a very real test for Braehmer. Man, I was really looking forward to that fight.
Pity
he didn’t have the balls to prove that.
I would like to see pictures of this “cut” cos i don’t believe him.
It’s happened too often.
Cleverly would have kicked his arse and he knew it.
He just wants to keep his belt but not fight anyone.
Danger for Cleverly?
It’s called boxing…It’s inherently dangerous.
Cleverly was there, Braehmer wasn’t, so please give it a rest with your, “i always pick the lesser known guy” and “i know all the obscure names” talk because Braehmer deserves nothing but contempt for the way he has acted here…He would have took a beating.
You knew what I meant when I said that Braehmer was a danger for Cleverly… I picked a Cleverly win, I’ve always been a Cleverly fan, just that I didn’t like his chances in this fight based on his recent performances where he goes all guns blazing looking for the knockout only to get tagged by lesser punchers than Braehmer… No need to go overboard because of one word.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
Yes, he was
As should all fighter’s be once you get to this level and the odds reflected that.
But i also see Cleverly as on the rise and Braehmer as not really all that impressive to watch and not having that great a record for someone who’s been around for a while.
I just don’t agree with anyone giving braehmer any props when he has found a way to pull out of 3 fights within the last year.
I was looking forward to this card and i’m sure people who have paid money to see it live were. It may still be entertaing but Braehmer has let everyone down here, no one more so than himself.
Cleverly chose to fight that way in the past and his last fight has to be judged failry because it was short notice. If he has to keep it tight and disciplined, he will do. He’s got more than one dimension.
by Matt Mosley on May 19, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not trying to give Braehmer props, I think the guy is an utter twat as he’s spoiled numerous shows, just I had him as a live underdog. I’m Welsh so I’ll always be a Cleverly fan (like I even think Bradley Pryce has life in him), I’m just hoping that they’re not rushing him because he’s a fine talent and he has plenty of time to get to the world stage. He doesn’t need to go straight to the top, a couple of learning curve fights at European level might do him more good in the long run.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
Universum (Braehmer's promotion) has done it again
they are such a disgrace to boxing,it wouldn’t surprise me if Zbik pulls out of the JCC Jr. fight on few days notice at this point
Yeah that’s the next “set your watch.”
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by Scott Christ on May 18, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes they are
Luckily they are on the decline, as they don`t own a tv-contract anymore and are severly running out of cash.
Considering this, it`s strange that they throw away this chance.
Cool; just read that Cleverly is now the WBO champ. He stated he’s going to take all his pent up anger out on Bellew.
Bellew replied (and I’m paraphrasing here) with a stout " F. U. Cleverly…come and get some"
This could be good for as long as it lasts.
Things happening fast here: what I just read is that Cleverly`s not going to fight against Bellew, but against the Pole Aleksy Kuziemski (not sure if that`s confirmed already).
Must be confusing times for Cleverly: all the sudden champion and a total confusion about who`s going to be in the ring with him. ;)
Plus
he’s been training for a southpaw for the last 2-3 months.
If they can’t find another southpaw this could turn out to be another tough, short notice for Nathan.
by Matt Mosley on May 19, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
I just don`t understand why UBP didn`t anticipate that. Even if they were sure that Braehmer would loose, they should`ve gone for the fight. Now they lost the belt, the purse and the little of credibility they had left. That`s plain stupid.
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