Murat "angers" Cleverly
A war of words has erupted between Nathan Cleverly and Karo Murat ahead of their World Title Eliminator in September.
The German says he has no respect for the 23 year old Welshman because he claims he's a "gobby fighter" and compares himself to Joe Calzaghe too much.
Cleverly's hit back saying: "I don't know where he's got that from. I'm Nathan Cleverly and I'm my own man. I want to build my own legacy.
"That's really angered me that he's said that and make no mistake I will destroy Karo Murat on September 18th.
Karo Murat upsets Nathan Cleverly ahead of their fight in September
"I'm going to punish him for making those claims. I wish I was in the ring right now talking.
"I'm that fired up I wish I was in the ring right now fighting."
The pair meet at the LG Arena in Birmingham for the WBO Light Heavyweight Interim World Title.
The bout could end up being for the full World Title if current Champion Jurgen Braehmer fails in his appeal against an assault conviction.
