Wardley vs. Clarke

Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke: Split draw.

Chris Kongo vs. Florian Marku: Kongo by unanimous decision.

Viddal Riley vs. Mikael Lawal: Riley by unanimous decision.

Alen Babic vs. Steve Robinson: Babic by TKO at Round 6.

Callum Simpson vs. A. Paziwapazi: Simpson by TKO of Round 4.

Ben Whittaker vs. Leon Willings: Whittaker wins by points decision.

London’s O2 Arena is set to host a monumental clash on March 31, as Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke go head-to-head in a bout that harks back to the golden era of British heavyweight boxing. This eagerly anticipated match not only features two undefeated fighters but also revives the rich legacy of a title once held by British boxing icons such as Sir Henry Cooper and Lennox Lewis. Fabio Wardley, the current bearer of the British heavyweight crown, stands ready to defend his title and the Commonwealth heavyweight belt against 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Frazer Clarke, in a contest that promises fireworks.

Fabio Wardley enters the ring signaling his prowess and knockout capability. His confidence is sky-high as he prepares to face what he considers his toughest opponent to date. "Frazer Clarke is definitely the most well-schooled boxer I’ll have ever faced, but there’s some lessons you can’t learn in school…And I’ve got enough firepower in my arsenal to lay him flat on his back, just like all my other opponents," Wardley stated, underlining his intention to extend his knockout streak.

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On the other side, Frazer Clarke is equally confident of victory and keen to upset Wardley’s reign. Clarke’s ambition is to bring the titles back to Burton upon Trent, setting the stage for a clash of titans where both fighters are convinced of their imminent victory. Despite the gap in professional experience, Clarke’s perfect knockout record and Olympic pedigree make him a formidable challenger to Wardley’s titles.

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The fight has generated considerable buzz, given the rarity of such evenly matched, undefeated British heavyweights colliding for national glory. Wardley, 29, is viewed as the more seasoned professional, while Clarke, at 32, brings to the table a slightly less extensive but equally impressive professional record, highlighted by his knockout power. The bout marks Clarke’s first venture into a 12-round fight, adding an element of uncertainty and excitement to the proceedings.

In the co-main event, Florian Marku (13-0-1, 8 KOs) and Chris Kongo (14-2, 7 KOs), welterweights with a simmering rivalry, have finally agreed to square off in the ring, with the fight details to be announced. This matchup has been brewing, notably intensifying at a press event last summer, where an online altercation spilled into the physical world with a confrontation that underscored their mutual animosity.

Marku, known for his unpredictability and a stunning quick victory in his last fight, had been considered as a potential opponent for Josh Taylor. Despite an unbeaten record, Marku's performance has been inconsistent, and he faces a challenging opponent in Kongo. Kongo, whose career has seen ups and downs, including a recent loss to Ekow Essuman, is under pressure to win this fight to stay relevant at this competitive level.

Fight card:

▪️Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke, 12 rounds, for Wardley’s British and Commonwealth heavyweight title ▪️Florian Marku vs. Chris Kongo, 10 rounds, welterweight ▪️Viddal Riley vs. Mikael Lawal, 10 rounds, cruiserweight ▪️Alen Babic vs. Steve Robinson, 10 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Callum Simpson vs. Dulla Mbabe,10 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Ben Whittaker vs. Leon Willings, 8 rounds, light heavyweight