During the fight between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke for the British Heavyweight Championship, not only the blows but also the damage inflicted on each other were the determining factors. They are both characters, and the spirit of the true British post-war champion is embodied in both. The action was not only high on the technical level but also nothing that could have been contrived, perfectly meeting the expectations of what a British heavyweight title fight should look like.
Taking British Heavyweight Boxing to Greater Heights
Unlike many British title fights that are conventionally held in amphitheater-like arenas, the Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke fight was held in one of the largest indoor facilities in the United Kingdom, the O2 Arena. Broadcast on Sky Sports in England as a fight that did not require a PPV fee, the match got great fan attention and provided both contenders with great exposure.
The fact that Wardley and Clarke fought only at the domestic level ought to have been promoted with less pageant. However, this is what boxing is all about promotion, timing, and where to place talent to gain the deserved attention.
One could not take their eyes off the screen during this fight, Wardley & Clarke were brilliant. Through the twelve rounds, they engaged each other in several confrontations. The action between them was very tense and several hard blows were landed.
The match ended with a tie, which set the stage for a rematch. Both fighters realized that the first fight was not just a fight for a win, but it was to establish a reputation. The draw might have been disappointing, but it could not have been a better set-up for a demanded second fight.
The Rematch: From London to Riyadh
The highly anticipated British Heavyweight World Title fight rematch between Wardley and Clarke has been slated for October 12, but it will not be in Britain. The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia demonstrating the increased involvement of Middle Eastern countries in boxing. This decision ensures that both fighters will be handsomely rewarded, but it raises questions about the impact on British Heavyweight boxing.
As much as it provides a massive purse for both fighters it also signifies a trend in British boxing. The prospect of the promoted British fighters closing the show to the sound of ‘Rule Britannia,’ may take away much of what Wardley and Clarke have slowly established over the past years in Britain.
Even though the promoters and fighters, themselves may puff that a ring is a ring, the removal of home support and its boost may take the intrigue and excitement away from this match.
Conclusion: A Bitter-Sweet Reality
The second fight between Wardley and Clarke is on the way, and it will also be another interesting fight. It is strange however that it is being held in Saudi Arabia, away from the British fans who have supported the fighters well.
This has become the norm where fight promoters move the fights to different countries and venues in the name of earning more money. However, this does give many British boxing fan the chance of seeing such a mouth-watering encounter live, as boxing turns more and more to the Middle East for the big bucks.
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