“Fight of the year” – Internet bows down after barnburner Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke clash ends in split draw

Fabio Wardley defended his British, Commonwealth, WBA Continental, and WBO European heavyweight titles against Frazer Clarke on Sunday. The fight received widespread acclaim from fans, with many praising the split draw outcome. Michael Benson of talkSPORT described the bout as exceptional, stating on Twitter:

“️‼️ Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke is scored a split DRAW. Absolutely brilliant fight.”

@boxingkingdom14 took it one step further, declaring it a potential nominee for Fight of the Year.

“Fight of the year contender here! #WardleyClarke”

According to @KeithMasonAK, it was the most impressive heavyweight fight he has witnessed in a long time.

“Best HW fight Ive watched in a long long time. Boxers are a different breed”

@owen02_ is eager for the fighters to have a rematch.

“Fair result. Run that fight back next 100%.”

@yorkhospball declared:

“Incredible fight. Don’t get how Foster scored it so wide with a knockdown and point deduction but neither deserved to lose after that. Brilliant effort from both fighters 🥊”

@TrouserdogSCFC challenged fans who were convinced that it was not the correct outcome:

“How on earth can anyone say either fighter was ‘robbed’? At most there was one round in it either way.”

According to @DhammondDale, it has been a while since there was a better bout between two British fighters.

“Definitely best all British in many years”

@reelitrod commended both fighters for demonstrating great determination and courage:

“great heart from both”

Browse through the top fan responses featured below:

Kell Brook Commends Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke for Epic Fight of the Year Performance

Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke were highly praised for their 12-round, back-and-forth match that ended in a split draw. Kell Brook, who was present at The O2 Arena in London for the fight, also had words of praise. In an interview with Faisal Khan of Lights Out Boxing, the former IBF welterweight champion stated:

“It’s one of the best British and Commonwealth heavyweight [title fights] I’ve seen in all [my] life. Blood and guts we’ve seen tonight. Frazer, we’ve seen he has some bottle. We’ve seen that he had to push at times. You know, it was an amazing fight from round one… I thought Wardley might have nicked it, to be honest with you, with the knockdowns and the action in the fight, but I don’t know. I think that Frazer, he won the early rounds so you can’t argue with [the] draw so let’s see it again.”

Below, read Kell Brook’s thoughts on the Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke matchup:

Following his defeat in the first fight, Clarke has expressed his desire for a rematch, taking full responsibility for his failure to secure the British, Commonwealth, WBA Continental, and WBO European heavyweight titles. With the first fight being highly entertaining, a potential rematch is sure to garner even more attention if both parties are willing to meet in the ring once more.