Cleverly v Bellew II is coming...
Eight of Britain's best fighters, seven superb fights and two guys who just don't like each other - that's the prospect in store for Sky Sports Box Office viewers on November 22.
Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew's bitter rematch tops the bill but with Anthony Joshua, George Groves, James DeGale and two of Britain's world champions also in action, who is going to steal the show?
This might make your mind up...
Nathan Cleverly v Tony Bellew
It's the latest rematch British fight fans want to see - and see it they will on November 22! The first fight was close after a torrid build-up and relations between the pair have deteriorated since. Bellew believes he should have been given a rematch but Cleverly didn't respond, resulting in a bitter war of words. Both have since been beaten by high-class light-heavyweight champions in Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevensen and of course, another collision was inevitable once they moved up to cruiserweight. Bellew can bang, Cleverly can box but both know that defeat will not only leave them without another world title shot but could spell the end of their boxing careers.
Anthony Joshua v Michael Sprott
Britain's heavyweight hopeful is taking on a master of the heavyweight upset. Joshua is blasting his way through opponents as he heads for the British title but Sprott has sprung a few domestic surprises in the past - Audley Harrison, Danny Williams and Matt Skelton all fell foul of him, as did a couple of European title challengers. He is now based in Germany and closing in on his 40th birthday, yet is still an awkward and tricky opponent. However, Joshua wants to be topping the big bills himself and is never going to take anyone lightly. He knows he needs to put on a show .. and no doubt he will.
George Groves v Denis Douglin
One of Britain's most popular punchers is back in the spotlight following that huge - and historic - Wembley loss to Carl Froch. He bounced back with the European title and straight away is in line for the WBC super-middleweight title held by Anthony Dirrell. Groves is here to put on another show and refuses to rule out a third shot at Froch - or a rubber mtach with his bitterest rival James DeGale, who also stars on the bill. First Groves is preparing for that WBC shot with American opposition in the shape of Denis Douglin. He hails from New Jersey, where only tough boxers come through the ranks. Hold on, his nickname is Momma's Boy! Why? Well his mum trains him and will be in the corner!
James DeGale v Marco Antonio Periban
The second of the super-middleweights on the card is right in the mix when it comes to his domestic rivals. His dislike of Groves sits alongside the Cleverly-Bellew rivalry and he is also the mandatory to take on Froch for his IBF title next year. So DeGale knows he needs to win and win well against a tough, former world title challenger in Periban. The Londoner wanted a test to build on his blizting of Brandon Gonzales at Wembley and he has never taken the easy route. But come through this and the doors should finally open and put the 2008 Olympic gold medallist in the top tier. Periban has been there himself and although he hasn't won in three, he can punch and can push the best all the way.
Scott Quigg v Hidenori Ohtake
After Froch the boy from Bury is Britain's longest-serving world champion - and boy he's on fire. His last three defences have brought power and precision to his game and he is now an establisged and confident world champion. Of course, there is one name dominating his discussions right now but Quigg is not one to look ahead - even if Carl Frampton and his world title are on the horizon. Ohtake is Japan's best super-bantamweight and although this is his first trip to fight outside his homeland, he is not coming for the sightseeing! Otake has only lost once, while Quigg remains unbeaten. He wants to show Frampton and the rest just how good he is.
Jamie McDonnell v Javier Chacon
McDonnell is a two-time world champion and knows a win here will set up a unification clash in the new year. The Doncaster lad must overcomeChacon, a tricky Argentinian who has previously challenged for the WBA Super bantamweight title, pushing Anselmo Moreno the full 12 rounds. McDonnell is never one to look too far ahead and even though Tomoki Kameda was far from impressive in defending his WBO crown three weeks ago, retaining the WBA belt is all McDonnell is interested in. He looked sensational winning it at Wembley and even if he admits he might well move up a weight next year, Jamie is slick, quick and full of confidence right now.
Callum Smith v Nikola Sjekloca
A new super-middleweight star is emerging in the shape of Callum Smith. Not only is he one of four boxing brothers, who have all won titles of some sort, he is Liverpool born and bred and along with Bellew, the local attraction on November 22. Smith, tall and rangy and fearsome with his attacks to the body, is fast making a name for himself and is already willing - and many say able - to take on messrs Groves and DeGale, never mind Froch. He needs to take a step up in class though and Sjekloco looks his toughest test to date. Much like Callum's big brother Paul, the Montenegrin took Arthur Abraham 12 rounds only to lose on points, so he is tough and experienced enough to bring the best out of the local lad.
Watch Cleverly v Bellew II live and exclusive on Sky Sports Box Office on November 22, with Joshua, Groves, DeGale and more also on the bill. Go to skysports.com/cleverlybellew to book.
