Nathan Cleverly vs Tony Bellew 2: Decision to air the rematch on Sky Sports Box Office PPV causes outrage

Fight labelled 'most desperate PPV in British boxing history' by one Twitter user

Nathan Cleverly (right) lands a blow on Tony Bellew during their first bout in October 2011 (GETTY)

The rematch between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew was announced today for 22 November in Liverpool, to be screened on Sky Box Office Pay-Per-View. Cue outrage from boxing fans who don't fancy stumping up £15 to watch the domestic grudge match.

Cleverly won their first bout by a majority decision at the Echo Arena in October 2011, where they will fight again next month.

Both fighters have moved up a division in weight now after rebuilding their careers after comprehensive defeats at world level, but neither are deserving of a world title shot at cruiserweight, which is far from the most exciting division as it is.

"Many people have asked me why I am going back to Liverpool to fight Tony Bellew again and the answer is simple – I don't like him," Cleverly said today.

Bellew hit back with: "I have seen his horrible face in my head many nights since the fight but I have not had the chance to make it right."

See the disgruntled Twitter reaction to its PPV status below