? Welshman to face light-heavyweight champion Br�hmer
? 'I always thought that I would get my shot,' says Cleverly
The unbeaten Welshman Nathan Cleverly will fight for the WBO light-heavyweight title after his promoter, Frank Warren, secured him a shot at the champion, J�rgen Br�hmer of Germany.
Cleverly, 23, won the interim title in December to put himself in pole position for a shot at the outright crown and Warren has confirmed the fighter will get his chance in two months' time, with a likely date of 2 April in London.
"I always thought that I would get my shot at Br�hmer," said Cleverly. "There was talk that he might be stripped or would vacate the title but I never wanted that to happen.
"He's the champion and the only way I would consider myself a true champion is if I took the belt from him, rather than picking up the vacant title."
Warren said: "I'm delighted that I've been able to secure home advantage for Nathan. He's worked incredibly hard for this opportunity, and waited patiently to get his shot.
"He's getting this fight at exactly the right time, and it could be a massive moment in his career. This is a huge fight. Br�hmer is a proven champion and belongs at elite level, while Cleverly is young and hungry and could be the next big thing in the UK."
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