Wardley Defeats Clarke in First-Round Knockout

Fabio Wardley successfully defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles by knocking out Frazer Clarke in the first round of their rematch. The fight, held on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol event, saw Wardley deliver a decisive victory, cementing his status in the heavyweight division. The bout began with both fighters testing each other's range, but Wardley quickly took control with powerful body shots and a relentless combination that left Clarke defenseless. The referee stopped the fight at 2:28 in the first round as Clarke was unable to recover. This win improves Wardley's record to 18 wins, with 17 by knockout, while Clarke registers his first professional loss.