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Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke confronted off in a heavyweight title battle on SundayAfter a bruising 12 rounds of motion on the O2, the rivals could not be separated Clarke known as on Wardley for a rematch within the rapid aftermath of their boutBy Will Pickworth Printed: 07:35 BST, 2 April 2024 | Up to date: 10:05 BST, 2 April 2024
Fabio Wardley has insisted he holds the facility over whether or not he faces Frazer Clarke in a rematch.The 2 British heavyweights confronted off on Easter Sunday in among the finest British title fights of latest occasions, with each exchanging a number of blows all through a compelling 12 rounds on the 02.Nevertheless, the bruising bout was declared a split-decision draw, that means Wardley retained his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Within the aftermath, Clarke instantly known as for a rematch, however Wardley was non-committal and claimed he was preserving his choices open. ‘It (a rematch) does not should be rapid,’ he instructed Sky Sports activities. ‘It does not should be in any respect, essentially. Fabio Wardley has stated he holds the facility over whether or not he faces Frazer Clarke in a rematch The 2 rivals confronted off in a bruising encounter, with the bout declared a split-decision draw The draw meant Wardley, 29, retained his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles’I nonetheless have my belts. I nonetheless transfer ahead. Once more the ball’s nonetheless in my court docket. It is nonetheless my determination.’We’ll take a look at the choices. It was battle. I do not know if I can do too a lot of these in my profession, take off an excessive amount of, put my household and pals by means of an excessive amount of panic.’We’ll take a look at issues. We’ll have a chat with the staff, we’ll reassess. There are some issues on my finish I must type first after which we’ll go once more.’Throughout the brutal bout, Wardley suffered an enormous gash to his nostril and was left spitting blood, whereas Clarke was dropped to the ground within the fifth spherical.Nevertheless, each fighters battled on with the judges unable to separate them after scores of 114-113 112-115 113-113. And Wardley – who hinted a possible rematch may happen at Portman Highway, the house of his beloved Ipswich City – went onto mirror on the brutality of the battle on Sunday.Wardley added: ‘I’m immensely proud. This was my 18th battle so I’m nonetheless recent and studying.’However to placed on a battle like that and supply the leisure for the followers and provides the belt the respect it deserves makes me immensely proud.’My time for a battle like that was at all times going to come back however I don’t wish to be in too many extra of them. Throughout the brutal bout, Wardley suffered an enormous gash to his nostril and was left spitting blood The Ipswich born heavyweight admitted he had ‘most likely knocked a couple of years off’ his life’I’ve most likely knocked a couple of years off of my life with that, nevertheless it’s all within the title of excellent enjoyable.’He continued: ‘I used to be fearful about my mum. As a result of I knew she wouldn’t get pleasure from watching it. ‘My nostril has seen higher days. It was extra of an annoyance as a result of I had blood getting in my mouth and eyes.’However in the course of a firefight like that you’re not going, “Ouch, that punch harm”. I used to be simply making an attempt to crack on and get the job executed.’
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Fabio Wardley claims it’s HIS determination whether or not he faces Frazer Clarke in a rematch… as Ipswich heavyweight admits ‘I’ve knocked a couple of years off my life’ following brutal title battle
