Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke LIVE RESULTS: Fight ends in a DRAW after bloody Wardley CUT on nose – O2 Arena latest

‘Gutted’ Clarke keen for rematch

Frazer Clarke says he will bow to fans’ demands for a rematch with Fabio Wardley.

But he claimed he was a “bit gutted” to draw – despite facing a knockdown and having a point taken off for a low blow.

Clarke said: “We didn’t bring the title back to the dressing room, so we are a little bit down and gutted.

“I felt I did enough to win it, even though he had a few good attacks.

“I hope he wants to run it back.

“If it was as much of a classic as the fans seem to he saying, then the fans deserve to see it again.”

Fans in stitches as Whyte ‘searches’ Fabio

Fabio Wardley’s manager Dillian Whyte astonished and amused fight fans by appearing to do a search on his man before the British heavyweight title fight.

One viewer joked the scene – where Whyte “patted down” Wardley – had “absolutely ended me”.

Another posted: “I love Dillian Whyte” while a third added: “Love it.”

And a fourth joked: “He’d be sacked for doing a good job if he was a football steward.”

Interviews ditched

So great was the need for medical treatment from both boxers that Sky sports’ usual post-fight interviews were ditched.

Clarke looked the most exhausted – ironic since Wardley had the more obvious damage in the shape of a “horrific” bloodied nose.

This is how tired the former looked on the final whistle of an epic 12-rounder…

‘Madness’ one judge gave it to Clarke 115-112

Fight fans appeared united in hailing a close fight as “too close to call”.

But one judge calling it 115-112 for Clarke amazed many.

The Olympic bronze medallist survived a knockdown and losing a point for a low blow as he slugged it out with Wardley in a classic British heavyweight title fight.

One fan posted: “Agree with the draw but never 115-112 Clarke, that scorecard never happened with the 3 points off it’s 118-112 to Frazer that’s ridiculous.”

Another wrote: “115-112 is an absolute joke with 1, maybe 2, 10-8 rounds”

And a third argued: “Close fight and fine with the draw but 115-112 with Clarke being knocked down and having a point deducted is madness.”

But a fourth suggested: “Wardley 339 Clarke 341. Get rid of draws. Clarke edges it.”

Fans demand rematch

Viewers are demanding a rematch after Fabio Wardley’s epic draw with Frazer Clarke.

With the former having survived a horrific bloodied nose, one fan posted: “What a fight..Wardley has some heart..”

Another wrote: “Fair play to both, would love to see the rematch.”

And a third argued: “Fair result, no one deserved to lose that.”

Wardley vs Clarke

With such razor thin scores, it was ultimately the two points deducted that cost Clarke the win.

He actually won more rounds on all three of the judges’ scorecards but the points off saw him let the win slip.

The good news? We most likely get to see it again.

Wardley vs Clarke

We go to the judges scorecards and they will surely make for interesting reading.

Clarke was the cleaner and more consistent boxer of the two but had a point off while Wardley landed the bigger shots and scored a knockdown.

Judges scorecards to follow…

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 12 – Lovely right uppercut lands for Clarke and Wardley looks exhausted in there as he smashed into the ropes.

Unbelievable effort from the pair, who have put on an utterly sensational showdown for the fans.

Wardley, covered in blood from the cut on his nose, goes toe to toe with Clarke as they fight to the very last second.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 11 –Clarke sneaks in a couple of shots but Wardley does well to take the sting out of it.

Huge end to the round as Wardley traps Clarke on the ropes and unloads but he doesn’t have quite enough to put him down.

Somehow, we head into the 12th and final round of a sensational scrap which could go either way.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 10 – Big uppercut lands for Clarke while Wardley is on the ropes.

Ringside doctor is called to take a look at Wardley’s cut nose and blood seeps down the champion’s mouth.

The bout is waved off and both men let massive shots go, nothing lands clean and it sensational action towards the end with both going blow for blow.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 9 – Pace of the bout has finally started to slow and shots are looking more cumbersome.

Wardley is bleeding heavily on the bridge of his nose but amazingly shakes it off to keep coming forward.

Clarke looking to keep his space but there is little to separate the pair.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 8 – Big right over top by Wardley and he follows it up with a sharp body shot.

Wardley lands another big combo and the bloodied champ smashes Clarke’s body.

It could come down to a war of attrition down the stretch.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 7 – Low blow goes in from Clarke and he’s docked a point! With the knockdown against him that’s another huge point lost.

Huge counter uppercut lands for Clarke, who may have now let his early lead slip.

Wardley’s nose is also now heavily busted up as a result of the thrilling action.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 6 – Huge right hand lands for Wardley and Clarke falls in to hold on.

Wardley drives Clarke back with a triple jab and pours on the pressure.

Double right hand has Clarke going backwards but he replies with a good shot of his own. Thrilling action!

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 5 – Wardley had Clarke hurt and on the retreat and he did not let him off the hook.

As Clarke was looking to get away a big right dropped him and provided Wardley with a much-needed break in the bout.

Amazing action here.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 5 – Big three-punch combination lands for Wardley.

Big right hands lands flush for Clarke but Wardley again stands up to it.

Huge counter right lands for Wardley and he swarms Clarke, who looks to hold on but he’s FLOORED.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 4 – Three right hands go in from Clarke but Wardley takes them well.

Big counter right lands for Clarke as Wardley gets caught coming in but the champ lands with a lean counter of his own.

Both land big blows towards the end of the round with the action red hot in the ring right now.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 3 – Wardley comes out aggressive but Clarke lands with a clean right.

Wardley has a cut opened from a previous nose injury.

Back and forth action as Wardley drives Clarke back with some huge right hands but gets caught himself in an exchange.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 2 – Wardley backs Clarke up with a barrage of right hands but the challenger tucks up well and doesn’t let much through.

Couple of sneaky right uppercuts land for Clarke but Wardley shrugs it off.

Big counter right lands for Clarke and Wardley fires back recklessly coming forward but he takes a right uppercut for his troubles.

Wardley vs Clarke

Round 1 – Battle of the jabs early on with both active lead hands.

Clarke has Wardley backed up on the ropes and looks to unload but the champion covers up well.

Wardley attempts a couple of looping counter right hands over the top but just miss the mark.

Wardley vs Clarke

We are underway!

It’s the extensive amateur pedigree of Clarke’s versus Wardley’s experience in the pro ranks.

British and Commonwealth titles on the line.

Wardley vs Clarke

This fight has been over a year in the making.

Clarke at the time was the mandatory for the British title Wardley still holds but he was pulled from negotiations.

Now they settle it in the ring.

Wardley vs Clarke

The big one is up next.

Clarke, the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo, is first to the ring as the challenger.

And here comes the champion Wardley, the betting favourite heading into the bout.

Azim vs Eubank

Azim says: “I am ready, this is what I wanted. He may be a Eubank but I am an Azim.”

Eubank adds: “I don’t think he wants the fight, his team want the fight but his team think it will be easy for it and it won’t be.”