Boxing Result

Fabio Wardley successfully defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles in a hard-fought 12-round draw against Frazer Clarke at The O2 Arena in London. The judges' scorecards were split, with one scoring 114-113 for Wardley, another 115-112 for Clarke, and the third 113-113, reflecting the bout's competitive nature.

Clarke, a 32-year-old Olympic bronze medallist, displayed impressive skill and variety in his attack, particularly with his effective use of the jab and right hands to the head and body. Despite Wardley's greater professional experience, Clarke often made him appear raw and wild in the early rounds.
The fight was marked by several dramatic moments. Wardley knocked Clarke down at the end of the fifth round, and Clarke was deducted a point for a low blow in the seventh. However, Clarke fought back valiantly, setting the pace with his consistent jab and causing Wardley's nose to bleed heavily.

Wardley, who had never gone beyond seven rounds before, showed signs of fatigue as the fight progressed. His determination to force a stoppage made him increasingly reckless but also more effective. Clarke, on the other hand, remained competitive, consistently jabbing and causing concern over the extent of damage to Wardley's nose.

In the tenth round, referee Steve Gray called for the ringside doctor to examine Wardley's nose, but the fighter was allowed to continue. Both fighters' teams, including Dillian Whyte in Wardley's corner, left their seats at various points to remonstrate with the referee and encourage their fighters.

Clarke's jab remained influential until the final bell, leaving him feeling unfortunate not to have secured a victory in what was undoubtedly his finest performance to date. The draw, however, is a testament to this thrilling heavyweight battle's entertaining and closely contested nature.