By Frazer Clarke has confirmed that a highly anticipated rematch with Fabio Wardley is in the works, following their electrifying draw earlier this year. The two British heavyweight rivals previously clashed in a dramatic 12-round battle at The O2 in March, where Wardley retained his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles after a split draw. Clarke, who was knocked down in the fifth round, managed to recover and inflict a severe cut on Wardley’s nose, making the fight a strong contender for the year’s best bout.
Their first encounter drew a peak audience of 746,000 and became the fifth most-watched boxing event on Sky Sports in the last decade. Both fighters have taken time to recover since then, with Clarke revealing that the details of the rematch, including the date and venue, will be announced soon.
“It’s agreed and it’s on,” Clarke told Sky Sports, expressing his excitement for the upcoming bout. “I’m always getting asked on the street when the rematch is happening, but we are back on, and you’ll get the news very soon.”
The rematch is expected to be another intense showdown, with Clarke stating that he’s determined not just to win, but to knock Wardley out. Despite the rivalry, Clarke has developed respect for Wardley, and both fighters are focused on giving their best performance in the ring.
Their rivalry is compelling, with Clarke’s background as a Team GB captain contrasting with Wardley’s start in the white-collar boxing scene. The March fight saw Clarke move to an 8-0-1 professional record, while Wardley remained undefeated at 17-0-1.
Reflecting on their first bout, Clarke believes there is room for improvement and is confident that his experience will give him an edge in the rematch. “I’m going in there to do one thing and that’s to knock Fabio Wardley out,” he said. “Winning won’t be enough for me. I want to put a job on him, but it will be a tough task just like the first one.”
Sky Sports Boxing’s Andy Clarke noted that the rematch will likely come down to who can make the necessary tactical adjustments, as both fighters have shown they can withstand pressure and fight to the end.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the rematch, which promises to be another thrilling chapter in the ongoing rivalry between Clarke and Wardley.
