British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley (16-0, 15 KOs) has been instructed to defend his title against Frazer Clarke (6-0, 5 KOs) within the next five months, ensuring an exhilarating matchup between these two formidable fighters.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) announced on Thursday that the bout must occur by the end of September, setting the stage for a showdown between the highly-rated, undefeated pair. Wardley captured the previously vacant title in November 2022 with a fierce third-round stoppage victory over Nathan Gorman, later improving his record to 16-0 with another knockout win against Michael Polite-Coffie in April 2023.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Clarke, who was present at Wardley’s most recent fight, has been seeking a more challenging opponent after easily securing victories in his first six professional bouts. His latest triumph came in March 2023, when he stopped Bogdan Dinu after only two rounds.
Both fighters have reacted positively to the announcement on social media, signaling that the fight is likely to take place. As anticipation builds for this epic clash between Wardley and Clarke, boxing fans can expect a thrilling bout that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
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