In an exciting boxing night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fabio Wardley secured a crushing victory over Frazer Clarke by knockout in the first round, retaining his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
Another angle of THAT first round @FabioWardley finish 😤#BeterbievBivol | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/vigsDW9fQA
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 13, 2024
After a draw earlier this year, Wardley settled the score this time in just 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Settling the score
Following their draw in March at the O2 Arena in London, Wardley and Clarke returned to the ring to finish their rivalry.
Wardley imposed his dominance early on, putting Clarke on the defensive. At a key moment, Clarke left himself exposed, allowing Wardley to corner him with a powerful punch that dropped Clarke to his knees, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 💥
The moment @FabioWardley earned a 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 first-round KO 😤#BeterbievBivol | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/L7ipoOGvrb
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 13, 2024
Wardley’s promising future
With this dominant win, Fabio Wardley moves closer to even bigger challenges in his career, potentially facing big names like Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury soon. Wardley has proven to be a formidable contender in the heavyweight division and is now waiting for his opportunity to shine on the global stage.
Clarke’s disappointment
For Frazer Clarke, who hoped to reignite his career with a victory, this loss is a major setback. He may find it difficult to re-establish himself on the international scene after this quick defeat, but he remains a key player in British boxing and will need to rethink his next steps to come back stronger.
