Saudi boxing heavyweight super league latest as Clarke and Wardley in the mix after fight for the ages
dailyrecord.co.ukHeavyweight contenders Fabio Wardley or Frazer Clarke could throw their name in the hat for a money-spinning fight in Saudi Arabia according to one former boxer.The two Brits faced off in an exhilarating clash at the 02 in London last night that has been described as one of the best domestic heavyweight dust ups in years.
After a bruising 12 rounds which saw Clarke get dropped in the fourth round and British and Commonwealth champion Wardley suffer a nasty cut above his nose, the contest was declared a split draw.
The clamour for a rematch has already began, with both fighters fully believing they will take home the victory the next time they share the ring.
The British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles will once again be on the line in any potential rematch, but in the view of former professional and boxing pundit Spencer Oliver, the winner could go onto join the ranks of the small group of fighters who have been involved in some stellar match-ups in the Middle East.Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker have headlined some huge bills in the Saudi capital of Riyadh in recent months, with the highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to take place in the city on Saturday, May 18.
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