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- Updated: October 1, 2016
Nathan Cleverly became a two-time world champion in Germany after Juergen Braehmer withdrew injured at the halfway stage.
The 29-year-old Welshman (30-3-KO16) strapped on the WBA world light-heavyweight title after Braehmer (48-3-KO35) retired before round seven with what his promoter reported to be a dislocated elbow.
Having entered the arena all smiles wearing his trademark Karate Kid-esque headband, Cleverly appeared emotional as his travelling support ensured ‘Land Of My Fathers’ trumped the German national anthem for volume.
When the bell went, Cleverly raced straight onto the front foot with Braehmer looking to pounce off the ropes with slick combinations. The visitor enjoyed success with body shots early on and appeared to shade the opener, which ended in a knowing smile between the two.
A searing uppercut from Cleverly put him ahead in the second before …
