16/11/2012 Sport Wales

Good evening, welcome to the North East, as both Swansea and Cardiff

prepare to face two of the region's Coming up. We preview Swansea

City's trip to Newcastle, with the help of their midfielder Jonathan

de Guzman. It's Part Two of Team Clev, and the

Welshman's quest to conquer America. You have got to come to the state

if you want the big time in boxing. -- to the United States.

Plus, Cardiff City skipper Mark Hudson on Middlesbrough and press

criticism. It is not the first time I have had it and I am sure it will

not be the last, everybody is entitled to their opinion.

Well, from Milburn to Shearer, MacDonald to Beardsley, so many

legends have made their name here at St James' Park. Currently,

Newcastle are enjoying something of a renaissance, after some troubled

times on Tyneside. So can Swansea pull off what would arguably be

their best away win since promotion to the Premier League? We've been

getting the views from both sets of There is a box Office quality to

this current Newcastle side, finishing 5th last season but 10

for just one place above Swansea now. And admiration on Tyneside of

howled for swans have settled at a top-level. There are a few examples

of clubs that have done well in the Premier League and Swansea are

definitely be one of those. Well and run, they have a principle they

want to stick to a vision and that is important, to know how you will

play and watch a want to do. Be new manager has taken it up from

Brenton and. The two Spanish guys have done very well and it is a

tough test for us because we are going to have a stadium that will

expect us to win. This is a game that anything could happen. If we

play to our best, I think we can get everything. We could get three

points, one point. If we are not at our best, it is a team that really

can create a lot of problems because they have quality in

midfield, were really good players. A special fixture for Danny Graham,

the Swansea striker, always a Geordie at heart! I went to

Barcelona and got a hat-trick and was there for Shearer's first goal.

It is nice to play against a hometown club for but we are going

to get three points, and I played for Swansea City and although I am

a Newcastle fan, and want to win. Be his players have been making the

most of the headlines. But Ann on loan at midfielder has been

impressive, time to put him under the spotlight -- but Anna on loan

at midfielder. What is your name? Jonathan de Guzman. Where were you

born of? Canada. For ridiculing you tried? Holland. -- where did you

learn your trade. How many -- how much money was spent a new? 80

million Euros. I qualify for Holland, Jamaica, Canada and the

Philippines. And want to play for Holland. Of this midfielder I have

placed -- played come up Osman it. Danny Ryan is the biggest character,

he is talking all the time. Michael Laudrup wants to keep you at

Swansea, holiday eager to stay at Swansea? I am happy here, I have

been playing a week in and week out and the guys have been very

welcoming to me. I am enjoying my time here and that is my option. I

am doing well here with the team and I think we are played good

football. And he scored in the capital one Cup match in Liverpool,

how was that? -- you scored. It felt great contributed as guns --

to Swansea and it was an historic game for Swansea and I am happy to

be a part of it. He said Leo Osman is the toughest midfielder you have

played against, but Newcastle have a number of tough midfielders.

is a good 14. I know what they are capable of and we have been

watching them throughout the week. Knee know what they are capable of

and hopefully we can put a good show on and get a good result -- we

know. And joined at St James' Park by

former England defender, with 242 appearances for Newcastle, Steve

how a. Looking ahead to the game, Newcastle, what is their record

like at home and can Swansea win away? They have only won once away

from home this season. It will be a big ask for Swansea. Even if

Newcastle are having a difficult time, the crowd does help a lot.

They do get packed in here, a full house every week. And it will be a

tough game for Swansea. But so far this season, the form of Newcastle

at home has not been brilliant. Even though this season, they

haven't lost a couple of games. what have you made a Swansea so far

this season? -- what have you. Where will they be the season?

did so well under Brendan Rodgers and Duddo Martinez, and the new

manager has come in. -- and Martinez. There were a few not good

results, but they are making their mark and playing well, they have

picked up lately. I do not think they have anything massively to

fear. If Newcastle get on top early, it could be difficult for the away

team but if they keep the fans quiet early, and they always have a

chance. Score prediction? I am going to stick my neck out, I do

not gamble and I never have, but his score prediction, 2-1 for

Newcastle. Return -- thank you. We turn our attention away from

football now. Last week, we brought you all the build-up, as Nathan

Cleverly prepared to defend his light-heavyweight title against

Shawn Hawk in Los Angeles. This week, we bring you Part Two, as

Sport Wales were in Team Clev's corner and dressing room with a

World champ -- Nathan Cleverly, World Champion but a relative

unknown until last week. He wanted to make a big impression against

Shawn Hawk. He could become a different fighter overnight. I came

here to fight. I was most impressed with Nathan Cleverly. Ready for

action, ready for business! Friday morning and the LA whether

allows the way into be held outdoors in front of the Staples

Center. A big showdown tomorrow night, Nathan Cleverly, also Shawn

Hawk! He is in perfect condition. I did not turn around!

Coming to the scales, undefeated, light heavyweight champion of the

World! Half a pound under weight, that is perfect. I feel in great

shape and I feel as though I could be unstoppable tomorrow night. He

has a point to prove. He wants to come over here and make a good show,

so the pressure is off on him. It is my time to make my name and

shine and make sure they know who I Three the key part of the fight

will be the first few rounds -- the key part. He has had 20 winners and

not 16 guys out and most of them in the first, second, third round,

very early. He will be dangerous and strong early on and try and

take me on. With a few hours before the big fight, a vital piece of

equipment is missing. An emergency head and is now! I am trying to

find a shot to get one, I have got to have my head and! That is my

which will be for the fight. Panic over, all is in order. Thank you.

For three hours before the fight, finally got it sorted. We are in

the hotel lobby waiting to leave for the arena, so this is the

exciting bit where the adrenalin starts going, and want to hear that

Bell now and get going. So since last Wednesday, I have not stopped,

I have been a trainer, a so West, psychologist. -- a sewer. If you

not come down and, go to the corner, at any fauna is all -- any corner

is all right. Fight like a champion and look like champions. Time to

put the finishing up touches in place, including that all-important

bandana stomach this is the serious and to the business, this fight is

so important, I cannot afford to be a father tonight. He definitely is

not going to lose. He has worked very hard and I feared he will do

the business, to be honest. With less than three minutes to go,

there is no sign of his Sutton -- of his star-studded entourage. For

a fashionably late arrival, and relief all round! How are you?

Remind us how this came about? Mickey Rourke called me because he

is doing a film about the Welsh Rugby, and he talked to me about

maybe been in the movie. So we were talking about that and he is very

interested in all things Welsh, so when he found out this fight was

going on, he called me up and told me about it and I was in Los

Angeles and he said to come and see him fight. I had heard about him,

Nathan, but never seen him fight, so I came. I used to box when I was

a kid but I am a better singer than a boxer so I did not perceive that.

But I have always loved boxing and any time I can see boxing live, I

Here is be undefeated WBO light have -- lightweight champion of the

world, Nathan Cleverly! It is easy to get caught up in the

moment and under pressure and lose your game-plan. But I feel

experienced enough now to deal with that and to stay controlled, to be

efficient in my performance, and that is what I intend to do. I hope

I will be able to carry that out. He dominates the opening three

rounds, flying go for 100 punches per around at his American opponent.

Be dangerous right fossil group -- the dangers right of Shawn Hawk

catches him in the 4th, but after this, it is one way traffic.

needs to impress tonight if he is going to while the American fans.

There has been a demand for him. -- wow. After a barrage of punches,

his opponent is flawed. Back on his feet after belonged powered, only

to hit the deck again. -- a longer fight. A are you all right? If yes.

Time! After being saved by the Bell, Shawn Hawk goes down for a third

time. T want to go? One more and it is over. -- you want to go.

nearly, the referee stepped in just as a corner of Shawn Hawk thrown in

the towel -- finally. So still undefeated and still the WBO light

heavyweight champion of the world, Nathan Cleverly! One of the rounds,

he started coming out and in the 7th round, I stepped in. I am so

glad. This is the hard bit, but drugs test and I have no water left

in me. In a great performance. we get him out of the way, we come

up for the big guys, be a lead fight, the Americans. Best the lead

fights. How do -- how does he built a reputation for himself? He has to

have more fight, especially in America, like Joe Cole said the. It

was only when he started beating Americans that he started to get

noticed. You have to come to America if you want to hit the big-

time inbox and. Coming to the United States, coming to the

unknown, the unknown territory, you have nothing to lose, he went for

it. He came to fight but I felt great and I felt unstoppable

tonight. And we'll keep you up to date with

Nathan's next opponent. Surfing now, and last weekend, the latest stage

of one of the most important events on the British professional tour

was held on the Welsh coastline. Sport Wales went along to check it

Today it is the venue for the latest stage of the UK pro

Sufficient r tour. Some of the best Tell us about the competition here

today. This is the sort of brain child of the local surf club and

the pro club and something we have angleded for ten years. We tried to

select the best tai of surfing. We came to the -- day of surfing. We

came to the beach today and it was today or nothing. Wildcard entries

were given to the knockout heats and a unique opportunity to test

themselves against some of the best professional surfers in the country.

Kieran, only 12-year-old, you were the youngest competitor today. How

was it? Hard because I was against all the top British surfers, but a

good experience. Nice to surf against them. Some local knowledge

came into play as well. It has been a disappointing morning

for the local surfers, except for Nathan Phillips, who has qualified

for the quarter-finals, which is about to get under way now. Making

his first appearance for some time in competitive surfers, Phillips

managed to reach the last eight with his best performance of the

day. Being back in the water was an achievement in itself. There's --

it's been tricky. I had a minor stroke, put it down to a stroke

after a car crash. Good to get a result. We have reached the semi-

final stage now. As you can see, the tide has come right in and the

competition is hotting up. Phillips was drawn against two of

Cornwall's best surfers, Robinson and Stokes. There was to be no

repeat of his quarter-final performance. Semi-finals over.

Didn't go to plan? The conditions were tricky. Basically, it is into

ripping, it is nice to get tomorrow. The final was an all Cornish affair,

with the four surfers going head- to-head with a �2,000 first prize,

and points in the Relentless Super Series. The winner is Jake Robinson.

Huge congratulations. How was today's surf? It was fun. I have

never surfed this way before. I was surprised at how good it was.

couple of guys go away thinking it is good to surf in Wales. These

guys have come from Cornwall, Newcastle. They've had a taster of

Back to football now and it is second against third in the

championship tomorrow, as Cardiff host Middlesbrough, hoping to make

history. They are unbeatable at home. There has been criticism of

their away form and their captain. Lisa Rogers went to meet the

Away from home this season, Cardiff have been a bit iffy, whereas at

home they have been magnificent. Why is that? If we start with home

form, we have made the stadium a fortress. We've got goals in the

team and we've got attacking options. Someone said to me

yesterday we have scored the most in the league, which is great to

know. Away from home, we have conceded goals and unfortunately,

Now. It is something I need to get better at and hold on to a few more

people to get people to stick together. That is something we're

all here to learn. All here to do and put right. It is not all doom

and glam. We are two points off top. Like I said, if we can get our away

form sorted out, then we'll be They have to look at themselves

defensively with the five goals they have conceded. After the

Charlton game I saw your Tweet. It said "we were not good enough today.

We have to work on this." Everyone admires that honesty. You came in

for criticism after that game. How does that affect you? Everyone is

entitled to their opinion. You will get it in careers. I am sure it

will not be the first time. You are on a learning process. I will keep

learning until I have finished. I will work hard on the training

field and help the players around me do the same. That is what we've

got - we've got a great team. Hopefully I can be looked at as

someone who can help them out if they are feeling low or not on top

of their game. That's what I have always done. I have always done it.

They are on the verge of history. Victory over Middlesbrough tomorrow

could equal nine consecutive home wins.

The team is one place above them in the league. Craig Bellamy and Matt

Connolly are back in contention, having recovered from injury.

good team together. They will come down here and it will be a real

rock in the stadium. It will be where there'll be a big crowd.

We've got to get three points. That's what counts. We'll go there

in a positive frame of mind as we have been doing. They are a good

side and they are playing well at the moment. We cannot really think

about some of the previous results too much because they have changed

a lot of things and so have we. They are playing well at the moment.

They have come off the back of a good result. So have we. Our home

form is as good as it is on paper at the moment. We need to maintain

Steve, Cardiff City, unbeaten at home this season. And are

Middlesbrough the team to break that record? It is a difficult one.

I think two teams that's in great form. Look at Cardiff's record at

home it is a hard one. Second verses third. You cannot get any

better than that. The atmosphere, I am sure, will be very good. Cardiff

will be a hard game. Middlesbrough will be the same.

Which way it will go, I don't know. Obviously if you look at the record

of Cardiff at home, you possibly might have to give them the edge.

Give me a score prediction? Again, because I went against the Welsh on

the last one, I'll go for them this time. I think will win 3-1. It has