NATHAN Cleverly is relishing the chance to be right at the centre of what is shaping up to be the biggest weekend of Welsh sport in 2012.

The Cefn Fforest light-heavyweight is finally returning home for a fight after a four-year hiatus that has seen him win British, European, Commonwealth and the WBO titles on his travels across the UK.

Now trained by his father Vince and Alan Davies in Bargoed, Cleverly fights Tommy Karpency at the Motorpoint Arena on February 25 and it is hoped that will be a prelude for a huge year ahead.

But if you’re a lover of all sports, Cleverly’s fight is merely part two of a potential trilogy.

First, the rugby team travel to Twicken-ham to face the Old Enemy in the RBS Six Nations, kicking off at 4pm.

Cleverly then competes at the top of an eight-fight bill that will be packed with Welsh punching talent, with the likes of Lee Selby, Tobias Webb, Gwent boy Craig Evans and former world champion Enzo Maccarinelli all set to feature.

And Championship side Cardiff City could cap it off with a trip to Wembley in the Carling Cup Final on Sunday, February 26, but only if they can overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Crystal Palace.

Cleverly is viewing the clash with Karpency – who has only two defeats in 24 fights – as a stepping stone to bigger challenges, with the likes of Carl Froch in his sights.

However, any hopes of moving onwards and upwards rest on securing a win, and against a natural cruiserweight that could be no easy feat.

But Cleverly is relishing the spotlight. “This fight is all about me and that was the whole idea of the fight,” he said. “It is going to be a good day for Welsh sport.

“You have got the rugby on in the afternoon and then you have my world title fight afterwards.

“Hopefully Cardiff get to Wembley and that would cap the weekend.”

With up to eight other Welshman possibly set for the Cardiff bill, including youngsters such as Evans, Francis Luke Robinson (son of Steve) and Gary Lockett-trained Lewis Rees, Cleverly is hoping to be the figurehead of a Welsh revolution.

“It has been four years since I last boxed here so I’m looking to come back as world champion and hopefully ignite Welsh boxing and bring the glory days back,” he explained.

“Hopefully I can spearhead that.

“It is a good opportunity to open the door for the youngsters.

“If I am going to be fighting big title fights in Cardiff you are going to have a lot of Welsh talent on the undercard, so its good for everyone.”

After winning in the Lions Den last time out as Cleverly beat Tony Bellew in his native Liverpool, the former Team Calzaghe member explained his preparation for this fight has been far better.

“I am training much better for this fight than the Bellew fight. I was not right mentally for that and I was carrying an injury,” he explained. “I put my back out and couldn’t spar for a while and then I suffered a cracked rib. Only a very few people knew that, but it made training tough.

“But this time I am out not only to win but to put on an exciting display.

“I’ll break him down and look good doing it.

“He is coming here with nothing to lose and has a world title shot up for grabs. It is a test but one I expect to pass. It is a fight I should and will win.

“I can’t be complacent by taking my eye off the ball and let Karpency upset the plans.”