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Nathan Cleverly "buzzing" at prospect of Bernard Hopkins bout

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Nathan Cleverly says that he will grab the opportunity to fight Bernard Hopkins with both hands.

WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly has said that it would be a "dream" to step into the ring with Bernard Hopkins.

The Welshman faces the third defence of his crown against Serbia's Robin Krasniqi on April 28, the same night of Hopkins's eagerly-awaited rematch with Chad Dawson.

Cleverly, 25, said that he would be ready to face the Philadelphia fighter this summer and fancies his chances of winning.

"It would be a dream to get Hopkins and I'm really buzzing with all the talk about fighting him," said Cleverly.

"I will be ready for it by the summer. If a chance comes up I will grab it with both hands and I reckon I could win."

Unbeaten Cleverly has registered 11 knockouts in his 24 victories.

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