- Fabio Wardley knocked Frazer Clarke out in the first round of their bout
- As a result, Wardley defended his British heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
- Clarke was given oxygen inside the ring after the referee called the fight off
The first fight was regarded as one of the greatest British title fights in history, leaving many wondering if the rematch could possibly live up to the hype. It’s safe to say it did.
While both men believed they had won the initial bout, Fabio Wardley wasn’t leaving anything to chance this time around securing a first round knockout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It was Wardley who threw first as the pair felt each other out for the majority of the first round in Saudi Arabia. Clarke threw a good double jab, right hand in the opening round, keeping it a technical contest early on, making Wardley move his feet.
However, Wardley quickly responded with a stunning overhand right that sent Clarke reeling. He followed up with a barrage of punches, effectively putting Clarke on the defensive before landing another powerful right hook.
Clarke dropped to the canvas, taking a knee and gripping the ropes for support as referee Victor Loughlin began his count. Unfortunately for Clarke, Loughlin only reached five before deciding to stop the fight, declaring Wardley the winner.
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While both men believed they had won the initial bout, Fabio Wardley wasn’t leaving anything to chance this time around securing a first round knockout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
