Cleverly to defend against Hawk

WBO Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will defend his title against late replacement Shawn Hawk this Satirday in Los Angeles according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

Cleverly was scheduled to defend against Ryan Coyne but Coyne had issues with promoter Don King who blocked the bout from happening.

“If I go on my fighting instincts, I should be fine on fight night,” Cleverly said. “I should be able to do the business. I got to the stage where I didn’t care anymore who I was fighting. I decided I was ready to come here (to America) and fight whoever it is.”

“He has a good record with a high KO ratio,” Cleverly said. “So he’s a big puncher, and I won’t treat him lightly because I can’t get careless or reckless. He has a big opportunity by coming in late for a world title bid. He has nothing to lose. He is dangerous, but I will be on my guard.

“I will be aiming to look good and will definitely be trying to take him out.”

“Every fighter wants to make their own name, and in the next year or so I have got an opportunity to take on the best in the world and make a legacy of my own,” Cleverly said. “I don’t set a time scale of how long I should stay in boxing. I just want to unify the division, and once that is achieved, then what more is there provided I have made enough money?”