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Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke - Tony Bellew has his say on major heavyweight rematch

Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke - Tony Bellew has his say on major heavyweight rematchMark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
The pair collide on October 12, live on DAZN.

Tony Bellew is a huge admirer of both Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, and he’s struggling to make a definitive prediction for their heavyweight clash next week.  

On October 12, live on DAZN , Wardley and Clarke will meet in an immediate rematch just a few months on from their epic encounter that was scored a draw. 

In that fight, Clarke had to climb off the floor to rescue the fight, and the result ensured that both fighters saw their stock increase.  

Speculation existed after the fight that each man would go in a different direction on their way to world level, but their rivalry continues next week and it’s a fight that has everyone in the boxing world excited.    

“I’m looking forward to it. It’s a great heavyweight fight between two hungry, quality operators and it can’t fail to deliver,” said Bellew when speaking exclusively to DAZN

On their respective paths to this prestigious position, Wardley and Clarke have both taken different routes on their way to the big stage.  

Wardley came up fighting on the unlicensed circuit before sparring sessions with Dillian Whyte persuaded the world title challenger to give the Ipswich man his backing. 

For Clarke, he followed a more traditional route as he enjoyed multiple amateur successes before capturing Olympic bronze at the 2020 games.  

Receiving exposure on big shows since making his professional debut, Clarke has been identified as one of British boxing’s best hopes and he can justify that hype by defeating Wardley. 

“The rise of both has been great to watch as they’ve both done it their own way,” said Bellew. “Boxing is about taking your chances and these two have both done that with the opportunities they’ve been given and here they are fighting on a huge show with so much at stake.”   

 
11.15pm  Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry BivolIBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles
10pmFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke 2For Wardley's British heavyweight title
9pmJai Opetaia vs. Jack MasseyFor Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title
8pmChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta      Middleweight
7pmSkye Nicolson vs. Raven ChapmanFor Nicolson's WBC women's featherweight title 
6pmBen Whittaker vs. Liam CameronLight heavyweight
5.35pmMohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus GonzalezLightweight
 

A big supporter of both competitors, Bellew, like he believed before the first contest, thinks there’ll be nothing between them again. 

“It’s hard to make a prediction and be really confident backing it. I’m a big supporter of both fighters and I wish them all the best. I think they’ll both give it everything, and whoever comes out on top will have earned it the hard way and be on his way to world level against the biggest names in the division."

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol main fights fight card DAZN

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