British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley acknowledges that an immediate rematch with Frazer Clarke was his only viable option after their intense split draw in March. The duo delivered a Fight of the Year candidate at the o2 Arena in London, but the judges could not declare a clear winner. Despite Clarke being knocked … Read more
One of the most exciting fights of 2024 is set to be revisited. In the latest British Boxing Board of Control Circular, it was announced that British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley will defend his title for the second time against Frazer Clarke. The official statement stated: “Following an agreement by both parties, the above match … Read more
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags THERE is no denying the heavyweight division is on the brink of a sea change. Undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk is now 37 while Tyson Fury, who will attempt to win the hardware back at the end of the year, turned 36 on August 12. Anthony Joshua, who is … Read more
By Fabio Wardley MY FIGHT against Frazer Clarke was a crazy occasion. When we were put together, I think people thought the fight would be good. I don’t think anyone expected it to turn out like that and to be that great. I was happy with the level of entertainment it provided. I was happy … Read more
Over the weekend at the O2 Arena in London, we witnessed another thrilling British title fight that ended in a draw. This was the second draw in a short span of time, with heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke battling to a standstill, much like Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls did for the middleweight title … Read more
BN: Fans would want to know why Adam Azim has vacated his European title instead of facing Dalton Smith. What’s your response? Shalom: It was a tough decision, but we had to consider all options. Harlem Eubank was one of those options. In his career, most people in the boxing community would understand that the … Read more
Broadcasts Despite the ongoing speculation and reporting about UK broadcasters of boxing, this weekend served as a timely reminder of the value of their investment in the sport. Sky Sports, in particular, aired the London card on Sunday night featuring Frazer Clarke and Fabio Wardley competing for the British heavyweight title. Sky had effectively built … Read more
1) Bloody brilliant Tim Tszyu’s impressive performance the night before seemed to inspire Fabio Wardley during his headline fight with Frazer Clarke. Despite bleeding profusely from a cut on his nose in round two, Wardley showed resilience and determination, refusing to let the injury deter him. 2) Aim higher Low blows have been a recurring … Read more
By Elliot Worsell Despite the common perception that a draw is a letdown after a hard-fought bout, the result of the Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke fight should be seen as a testament to the competitive and captivating nature of their heavyweight clash at London’s O2 Arena on March 31. Both Wardley’s British and Commonwealth … Read more
By Elliot Worsell MOST of them looked the same. They were bald, as wide as they were long, and firmly of the belief that a scowl says a thousand words. As if created from the same recipe, or mould, these men would stand with their arms crossed, biceps bulging inside a too-small polo shirt, and … Read more
