1) Bloody brilliant
In a seemingly jealous response to Tim Tszyu’s impressive performance the previous night, Fabio Wardley strived to match his level of determination during his main event bout against Frazer Clarke. Despite suffering a severe cut on his nose in the second round, Wardley bled profusely but, like Tszyu, refused to allow it to hinder his performance.
2) Aim higher
Frazer Clarke might encounter a challenge with low blows. These strikes not only posed problems for him in the past, such as the potential disqualification against Dave Allen last year, but also resulted in the loss of a crucial point during his significant British title fight against Wardley.
3) That right hand
Few punches witnessed on Sunday were as dangerous and potentially devastating as Fabio Wardley’s distinctive right hand. With its ability to attack Frazer Clarke from multiple angles, this punch poses a genuine threat to heavyweight boxers, regardless of their skill level and experience.
4) Through the middle
Despite Fabio Wardley’s elbows being positioned away from his body, it was still impressive to witness Frazer Clarke consistently and effectively utilize the uppercut on Sunday. Landing this punch is never an easy feat, especially for a heavyweight fighter, but Clarke effortlessly executed it, showcasing his exceptional skill and experience.
5) Willings and able
Many would argue that Leon Willings stole the spotlight during the undercard event. Despite being knocked down in the first round, he showcased his intelligence, ambition, and immense potential throughout the eight rounds he shared with Ben Whittaker. At the age of 23, Willings undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him.
Whittaker faced Willings, but the latter exhibited unwavering courage without a trace of fear.
6) Class Kongo
After a series of continuous exchanges, Chris Kongo effectively put an end to Florian Marku’s arguments in the most composed manner. By adhering to his strategy, Kongo skillfully outmaneuvered the relentless yet predictable Albanian boxer throughout 10 rounds, ultimately securing a victory by decision.
7) Simpson gets Chelli
Callum Simpson’s swift victory over Dulla Mbabe in just four rounds may not leave a lasting impact, but his upcoming match against Zak Chelli has the potential to reveal his true potential as a boxer from Barnsley.
8) Babic bump
It would be wise to consider having Alen Babic fight closer to the main event in the future, rather than, as was the case on Sunday, before 6pm. Given the lack of stoppages on the card, the presence of formidable heavyweights like Babic and his opponent Steve Robinson entering the ring closer to the main event would have been greatly appreciated.
9) Azeez wants more
“We didn’t come here to witness this,” commented Dan Azeez, providing commentary for Sky Sports during Ben Whittaker’s recent victory. “We came to witness captivating performances and humiliation,” he further emphasized, solidifying the notion that Whittaker simply cannot achieve success.
10) A bit premature
It felt rather strange to witness Adam Azim and Harlem Eubank, with the presence of Barry McGuigan and Chris Eubank, engaging in a thrilling fight in the ring, considering that the fight hasn’t even been officially agreed upon.
