Clive Bernath

Hopkins Is Out To Protect His Legacy

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:03:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: At the age of 48, having won world titles at three different weights and a guaranteed induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame the only aim now for Bernard Hopkins is to protect his Legacy. It is indeed an incredible achievement to even be fighting just two years short of reaching your half century but to actually be taking part in a world title fight and be in with a real shout of claiming the crown defies the realms of sensible logic.

Rees: ‘I’m A Real Fighter. I’ll Fight Anybody’

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:13:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: From the very first time I saw Gavin Rees fight I remember scribbling the following words on my notepad, ‘This kid loves to fight’. And every time I have seen him since I’ve not changed my mind. Yes, Gavin can box a bit of course he can, afterall the 32 year-old from Newbridge in Wales would not have been crowned British, European and world champion if he did not have a few cute moves.

Lindsey Is Ready And Motivated To Face Selby

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:20:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: According to trainer John Rooney, Martin Lindsey cannot wait to finally challenge champion Lee Selby for his old British featherweight title at the Odyssey Arena in his home city of Belfast, Northern Ireland on February 9.

Hopkins Has Warning For Cloud And King

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:53:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: Former three time world champion Bernard Hopkins has issued a warning to IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud and his veteran promoter Don King ahead of his March 9 world title challenge at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

SecondsOut Awards: Prospect Of The Year, Scott Quigg

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:58:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: As another exciting boxing year comes to an end it is again time to reveal the winners of our annual SecondsOut awards. Over the next two weeks we will be revealing the winners in 11 categories and we starts today with the Prospect of the Year award.

British Boxing Is Set For A Golden 2013

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:17:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: With the introduction of two new dedicated boxing channels in the UK in 2012 to rival Sky Sports, Primetime and Channel 5, the profile of boxing in the UK could not be stronger right now.

Carl Froch Is The Real Deal

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:20:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: When Carl Froch defends his IBF super-middleweight crown in front of his home city fans at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England on Saturday night he will start an overwhelming favorite against American challenger Yusaf Mack.

Hatton Finally Wises Up…But Is It Too Late

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:56:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: Former two weight world champion Ricky Hatton has finally realized that having to shift a third of his body weight during the build up to a fight is not exactly the ideal preparation. It may have taken the ‘Hitman’ more than 15 years to work out but at least now he has officially gone on record to admit his lifestyle between fights was far from ideal.

Audley's Last Stand

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath: Audley Harrison has made a career out of talking a good fight and delivering absolutely nothing remotely resembling a world class performance.

Arum Announces April 20 Fight Date For Pac Man

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0000

By Clive Bernath; Providing Manny Pacquiao comes through his December 8 battle with long time rival Juan Manuel Marquez his promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that he has booked him to fight again on April 20, 2012.