Fabio Wardley and Fraser Clarke will face off tonight at London's O2 Arena in a highly anticipated showdown for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
Wardley was ordered to defend the British belt against Clarke a year ago, but Clarke's team dropped him from bidding for the bout, much to the frustration of both heavyweights.
Wardley, 29, stopped David Adeleye in October to win the Commonwealth title and remained undefeated, while Clarke, 32, also remained undefeated with wins over Marius Wach and David Allen. .
Now, Wardley and the Olympic bronze medalist will finally face off at the O2 as the headliner in this much-anticipated grudge match, with undercard fighters including viral star Ben Whittaker.
Follow live updates and results for Wardley vs. Clark and the undercard match below.
Wardley vs Clark
Wardley's jab starts to land this time, but the big right hand is still his favorite and Clark is forced to back off.
Clark is now taking a closer look, sinking his hips and jabbing Wardley.
Wardley's hand speed is impressive. A flurry of punches nearly knocks Clark down, but he stumbles out of the corner.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 22:11
Wardley vs Clark
Clark has four big right arms. The Olympic bronze medalist is on a roll right now.
Explosion from Wardley, big right lands, then he goes to the body. However, Clark fights back with an uppercut.
Clark lands a solid right hand in the final seconds that could end the round.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 22:08
Wardley vs Clark
It was the final moment of the second, and Wardley now returned to the jab to begin the third, blood pouring from his nose.
The two were tied for a time, perhaps the latter's pace catching up to them.
Clark hits a few club shots to Wardley's torso. But Wardley explodes with life and a long right hand leaves Clark scrambling.
And this time Clark landed a big right from far away. Some decent body shots to end the round as well. The pace is hot!
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 22:01
Wardley vs Clarke
Wardley was aggressive from the start, and Clark got stuck in the corner and took a shot.
Huge shot, big right by Wardley to end the round and Clark is staggering. Second half of the drama!
And Clark's big uppercut caught fire!
Clark was definitely injured there, but his reaction was great and it looked like Wardley's nose was already broken.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:57
Wardley vs Clark
Clark got off to a good start, finding a place for a right hand over the top. And long jab too. Wardley is a little smaller, but both fighters have knockout power. The audience also seems to be Wardley supporters.
Wardley made a right loop and finally landed. But this is Clark's round, the sharper fighter until the final moments.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:53
Wardley vs Clarke
Now it's Wardley's turn…Roy Jones Jr.'s “Can't Be Touched.” Wardley is wearing an Ipswich Town robe with a Tractor Boys flag flying behind him.
Groves said how “excited” he was for the match. The atmosphere is electric. It's coming soon.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:46
Wardley vs Clarke
Introducing Fraser Clarke! He walks out to Coldplay's “A Sky Full of Stars.”
Next is 50 Cent's “Many Men (Wish Death)”.
Remember, heavyweights fight for the British, Commonwealth and WBO European heavyweight titles.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:44
Wardley vs Clark LIVE: Adam Azim takes on Harlem Eubank
Adam Azim will face Harlem Eubank in the near future.
Barry McGuigan and Chris Eubank have both expressed their desire to fight.
The Fighters agree, but Harlem Eubank is adamant that Azim “doesn't want the fight” because it will decide “everything.” I'm looking forward to an interesting battle.
Now it's time for the main event. Get ready for a heavyweight bang in Wardley vs. Clark.
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:35
Wardley vs Clarke LIVE: Florian Marck vs Chris Kongo
“I believed in coming here. Last year I got an L, but I still kept working,” says Chris Kongou.
“I promised myself that if I won this, I would immediately go back to the gym and go to work and be disciplined in and out of the gym.
“I felt his power and I thought this is not going to stop me. Remember, I was out of the ring for a year. It was tough for me. I stayed in the gym and I kept working. That's the main thing. I'm proud of myself for being able to do that.”
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:30
Wardley vs Clarke LIVE: Florian Marck vs Chris Kongo
Chris Kongou def. Florian Marku unanimous decision (96-94, 96-93, 98-92)
Big win for Congo, wins IBO Intercontinental Welter and improves to 15-2
“That's what he needed. He did it at the perfect time,” Nelson said on Sky Sports. “The discipline of boxing got him through, which is great.”
George Groves added: “It was a great performance by Kongo who hurt Marc. Kongo was making the shots.”
jack rathboneMarch 31, 2024 21:29