In an eagerly anticipated domestic dust-up at London’s O2 Arena, Fabio Wardley defends the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Frazer Clarke on March 31.
Wardley (17-0) turned pro in 2017 and won English gold in 2020. Managed by Dillian Whyte, he beat Nathan Gorman in 2022 to win the British belt and stopped David Adeleye in impressive fashion to lift the Commonwealth belt.
Clarke (8-0) won bronze in the 2020 Olympics. The Burton-born fighter turned pro in 2022 and has won three straight against Bogdan Dinu, Mariusz Wach, and David Allen.
The two were supposed to fight last year before plans got nixed. Since then, they have engaged in a war of words on social media.
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“I would say a rivalry is the right word. I wouldn’t say it’s a grudge because I have got no issue with Fabio,” Clarke told the PA Media. “We’ve had a bit of back and forth, but that’s just the nature of the beast. It is all part and parcel of the game. The rivalry is definitely there. I would say it is a competitive rivalry rather than anything else.”
Rising contenders look to move up in the rankings, while a young showboater is ready to impress boxing fans on the Wardley vs. Clarke undercard. Here’s a breakdown of the entire bill.
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke undercard
Florian Marku vs. Chris Kongo
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Marku record: 13-0-1
- Kongo record: 14-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Florian Marku faces Chris Kongo.
Marku (13-0-1) turned pro in 2018. “The Albanian King” has eight wins via knockout. His last fight was a TKO win in September against Dylan Moran.
Kongo (14-2) turned pro in 2016. “2Slick” lost his last fight in January 2023 against Ekow Essuman. It was his first crack at the British, Commonwealth, and European welterweight titles, and he looks to rebound.
Viddal Riley vs. Mikael Lawal
- Division/Weight: Cruiserweight
- Riley record: 10-0
- Lawal record:
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card is Viddal Riley vs. Mikael Lawal.
Riley (10-0) turned pro in 2018. The 26-year-old from Hackney has won six fights via knockout. He beat Nathan Quarless in September to win the English cruiserweight title.
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Born in Lagos, Lawal (17-1) turned pro in 2017. He beat David Jamieson in 2022 for the British cruiserweight title but lost it against Isaac Chamberlain in October.
Alen Babic vs. Steve Robinson
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Babic record: 11-1
- Robinson record: 6-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
In heavyweight action, Alen Babic faces Steve Robinson.
A three-time silver medalist at the amateur level, Babic (11-1) turned pro in 2019. “The Savage” has won all but one fight via knockout. His last contest was a first-round TKO loss in April against Lukasz Rozanski for the WBC bridgerweight title.
Robinson (6-2) turned pro in 2019. “Drago” is 2-2 in his last four fights, his most recent contest a points loss in July against Franklin Ignatius.
Callum Simpson vs. Dulla Mbabe
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweight
- Simpson record: 13-0
- Mbabe record: 34-13-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Callum Simpson faces Dulla Mbabe.
Simpson (13-0) turned pro in 2019. The Barnsley, Yorkshire-born boxer won three fights in 2023, his last contest being a decision win in September against Jose de Jesus Macias.
Mbabe (34-13-1) turned pro in 2013. Born in Tanzania, he won local gold several times. His four-fight win streak got snapped in November against Erick Katompa. Mbabe rebounded in January, beating Limbani Lano.
Ben Whittaker vs. Leon Willings
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Simpson record: 6-0
- Willings record: 7-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Ben Whittaker faces Leon Willings.
Whittaker (6-0) is a 2020 Olympic silver medalist. “The Surgeon” turned pro in 2022 and won two fights in 2023. His last fight was a TKO win in February against Khalid Graidia. Whittaker is a showboater known for dancing in the ring before punishing the opposition.
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Willings (7-1) turned pro in 2021. He is on a three-fight win streak, his last contest a points win in February against Jake Barton.
When is Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke?
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke is on March 31. The main card starts at 6 p.m. local time, or 1 p.m. ET, with the main event scheduled for around 10:15 p.m. local time, or 5:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sunday, March 31 | 1 p.m. ET | 5:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sunday, March 31 | 10 a.m. PT | 2:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, March 31 | 6 p.m. GMT | 10:15 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Monday, April 1 | 4 a.m. AEDT |
8:15 a.m. AEST |
How to watch Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports | — |
| Australia | — | TBA |
The fight will air on Sky Sports in the U.K. and Peacock in the U.S.
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke price: How much does the event cost?
- A Peacock Premium subscription costs $5.99 a month.
