Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke LIVE RESULTS: Fight ends in a DRAW after bloody Wardley CUT on nose – O2 Arena latest
FRAZER CLARKE and Fabio Wardley fought to an incredible DRAW in their huge O2 Arena clash.
The fight was a bloody one thanks to a cut on Wardley's nose, but it was Clarke who hit the deck once as the pair fought their hearts out in the capital.
The fight ultimately ended all square and there'll no doubt be calls for a rematch afterwards.
- Start time: 7pm GMT
- Main event: 9.30pm GMT
- Stream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports Main Event
Wardley vs Clarke
Round 1 - Battle of the jabs early on with both active lead hands.
Clarke has Wardley backed up on the ropes and looks to unload but the champion covers up well.
Wardley attempts a couple of looping counter right hands over the top but just miss the mark.
Wardley vs Clarke
We are underway!
It's the extensive amateur pedigree of Clarke's versus Wardley's experience in the pro ranks.
British and Commonwealth titles on the line.
Wardley vs Clarke
This fight has been over a year in the making.
Clarke at the time was the mandatory for the British title Wardley still holds but he was pulled from negotiations.
Now they settle it in the ring.
Wardley vs Clarke
The big one is up next.
Clarke, the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo, is first to the ring as the challenger.
And here comes the champion Wardley, the betting favourite heading into the bout.
Azim vs Eubank
Azim says: "I am ready, this is what I wanted. He may be a Eubank but I am an Azim."
Eubank adds: "I don't think he wants the fight, his team want the fight but his team think it will be easy for it and it won't be."
Adam Azim vs Harlem Eubank ON
The super-light pair have agreed to fight.
Azim was called to fight Dalton Smith for his British title.
But the Shane McGuigan-trained ace has taken a different route.
Chris Eubank Sr - Harlem's uncle - is in the ring to help promote the clash,
Kongo wins UD!
The three ringside judges at the O2 score the scrappy welterweight ruck: 96-94, 96-93 and 98-92.
Huge win for the underdog.
Massive celebrations.
Marku vs Kongo R10
Final session now.
Decent jabs swapped evenly for the first time.
Kongo scores with clever shots but Marku takes it as encouragment.
Kongo lands another left hook off the ropes and then he makes Marku miss wildly.
All over - both men celebrate. Kongo climbs the corner and Marku is held aloft by his trainer.
Someone is getting disappointed by the scorecards.
Marku vs Kongo R9
Kongo switches off in a clinch and eats an uppercut.
Marku remains bullish and chases him around the ring chucking punches.
Kongo doesn't get hurt but he doesn't score, either.
Tight round.
Marku vs Kongo R8
Kongo takes that round thanks to the pount deduction and the better shots.
Marku is ragged, his defence is tight but his offence is pub-brawling.
Massive couple of rounds for Kongo who was probably behind because of Marku's constant pressure.
Marku docked 1 point R8
Finally Marku is punished for constant rabbit punches.
Kongo attacks his body.
Marku dives into another haymaker and almost flies out of the ring.
Marku vs Kongo R8
Instant cuddle to start this round.
Marku lands more rabbit punches and the bout is stopped so he can be warned, hopefully for a final time.
Marku lands a jab and Kongo's gymshield flies out so we have a break while it is washed and replaced.
Marku vs Kongo R7
The grappling welterweights almost fall out of the ring.
The only shots Marku is landing are illegal rabbit punches to the back of Kongo's head.
But he has a moment of success and grins right on the bell, his persistance probably winning him another round.
Marku vs Kongo R6
Kongo throws crisp straight shots but Marku's guard is high and tight.
The crowd is growing tired of the lack of scoring shots.
Marku is still hurling heavy efforts but missing with most of them.
Kongo hasn't been troubled but he hasn't made Marku pay for his mistakes,.
Marku vs Kongo R5
Marku is relentless and bullying but well short of accuracy.
Kongo is schooled but short on power.
It's drifting into a cuddle-fest and they both get a warning for holding.
Marku vs Kongo R4
Marku keeps throwing mid-air left hooks and Kongo learns to roll under them.
Kongo scores with a clever little uppercut but Marku smiles and lands right hand.
Kongo lands a jab that Marku aknowledges and then fires back right on the bell.
Marku vs Kongo R3
Kongo pings out a dozen weak jabs.
Marku launches the latest hook assault and Kongo holds and gets a warning from Howard Foster.
Kongo's cut is seeping blood but he lands a left hook off the ropes.
It's scrappy but it's even and could turn on a single punch.
Marku vs Kongo R2
Kongo is trying to be skick and skilled and precise.
Marku is here for a tear-up and his baying crowd is urging him on to keep launching haymakers.
Marku has marks around his left eye but hasn't looked hurt.
It's rough and clumsy, Kongo is holding while Marku mauls.
Kongo is cut on the outside edge of his right eye.
The Realist
Viddal says: "He's very heavy honest, he hit me early to the body so I knew I had to stay on the move and be smart.
"I am ready for 12 rounds now, we spar 12 and more.
"I want 12 rounds next because I want that British title.
Viddal Riley wins UD
After 10 one-sided rounds at the O2, the three judges score it: 98-92, 99-91 and 99-91.
Riley rolls on as English cruiserweight king.
Lawal needs to rebuild again.
Riley vs Lawal R10
Lawal misses with a wild right hands and gets tagged with two left hooks.
That's the story of the fight.
Lawal is tough and game and dangerous up to a certain level.
But Riley is technically sound and knows how to dominate a fight without taking risks.
All over - Riley UD to come.
Riley vs Lawal R9
Riley lands a sweet check left hook that knocks Lawal off balance but doesn't hurt him.
Lawal tries to draw Riley int a slugfest in a neutral corner but he accepts the invite and lands a right hand around the guard.
Lively exchange right on the bell, more scoring shots for Riley.
Lawal has three minutes to rescue this.
Riley vs Lawal R8
Great body attack from Riley, both Lawal flanks whipped.
But Lawal's tattooed torso is carved out of stone.
Riley secures the round with more skilled defensive work, accurate combinations and a languid style.
Lawal needs a miracle punch to snatch this.
Riley vs Lawal R7
Riley banks another round with smart backfoot boxing but he lacks the power to dent Lawal.
The west Londoner doesn't have long to spin this contest from a Riley decision.
But one big punch in the final two three rounds could do it.
The Lawal left hook looks dangerous but Riley has telegraphed them all so far.
Riley vs Lawal R6
Mikel Lawal stalks Viddal Riley all over the O2 ring headhunting.
KSI's former trainer stays on the outskirts, bouncing on the calls of his feet and pinging out combinations.
But Shepherds Bush hard man Lawal brushes off all of his blows and keeps up the pressure.
Lawal will need a massive shot to turn the tide as Riley is slick like an oil spill.