Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke II | PPV - 12 October 2024

[MightyWarrior]

Gotta feeling like this one might play out completely different from the first one. Like one of them’s gonna catch the other one cold fairly early on and end it. I might have a bet on Wardley early TKO. Although I could be completely off the mark because I missed the first fight, so probably don’t know what the hell I’m talking about.

What’s that weird video that popped up of Wardley smashing a large TV after losing a PlayStation game in Saudi Arabia? some sort of whacko attempt by the Saudi’s at humor?

[Twinkle Toes]

Wardley's nose is gonna bust open early. It looks fkd and he hasn't got in the ring yet.

I suspect Clarke is going to use the jab much more or try to. Wardly I suspect will do what he always does: Bring the heat.

Clarke is the better boxer, but if he gets involved then he might not get up if put down.

[NazNaci1]

I think Frazier might be a bit more cautious, this time and try to box more.

Still fancy Wardley, on points, if there are no injuries.

[mickey1975]

I think Wardley will stop him.

[The Gratest]

What's the odds on another draw?

I think Wardley might do it this time, 6th round.

[joshj909]

What's the odds on another draw?

I think Wardley might do it this time, 6th round.

16/1

I did look at it but I have to say, it's rare enough to see a 12 round draw at Heavyweight, let alone in a title fight, let alone in a rematch for which the original was already a draw. Has there ever been a rematch of a heavyweight tile fight which ended in a draw with the rematch leading to a draw?

[si7dog7]

I’m going with Fraze UD.
Neither inspire me too much. Hope I’m proved wrong.

[Fearful_Freddie]

Like both of them. Wardley probably has more upside because of his age although Big Fraze has come across really well in his interviews this week. Should be another cracker.

[Kilburn]

If the first fight is anything to go by, neither quite has the engine to overcome the toughness of the other guy and get a stoppage.

Whatever game plans there might be for this rematch, I suspect they will go out of the window as soon as one of these two gets so much as a whiff of an upper hand in the fight.

[SeanBrennan]

I can see a few endings for this. Possibly Wardley nose goes and it gets stopped. Possibly Wardley knocks Clarke out. Possible he gasses.

I've liked how they were respectful before and at weigh in, two good people who respect each other. It's the fight I'm looking forward to the most but I always favour the HW fights.

[golden_labrador]

I can see a few endings for this. Possibly Wardley nose goes and it gets stopped. Possibly Wardley knocks Clarke out. Possible he gasses.

I've liked how they were respectful before and at weigh in, two good people who respect each other. It's the fight I'm looking forward to the most but I always favour the HW fights.

I can already feel that broken nose feeling for him and it's Friday still

[JamesPhilips]

Clarke in great shape. Will give it all

[MightyWarrior]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... dh-rematch

Another excellent piece of journalism by Donald McRae

The first few paragraphs really give an insight into how scary, brutal and dangerous boxing can be.

Quite merciless of the promoters to put these two back in a fight like this again so soon.
I hope this fight is a lot quicker and more straightforward than the first one

These two do not need another 12 round war.

Really warming to big Fraze such an honest down-to-earth guy

[Fearful_Freddie]

Brilliantly-written article but don't understand why Fabio didn't get an ovation. They both deserved it.

[funso banjo baby]

My reputation was cemented by the spot on prediction on Joshua v Dubois (ko5).

But that one was easy to predict. This one is difficult.

Can either Wardley or Clarke change their style or tactics enough to be decisive winners?

Probably not.

Wardley needs to conserve energy and be more precise with his combos.

The key punch is the uppercut.
It's kryptonite for Wardley.
Both Gorman and Clarke used the uppercut to great effect against Fabio, he just couldn't avoid them.

However, if by some miracle Wardley`s nose doesn't cut again I see no reason why his energy and speed can't see him through as the winner.

Fabio on points but it should be another thriller.

[gregregegg]

I love fights where i cant pick the winner and cant pick the method of victory.

fraze decision, wardly decision, fraze KO, wardly KO, can see all of these as nearly equaly likely outcomes.

Personaly im kinda feeling a fraze KO win, but, i amost feel silly saying it, it just dosent sound like a smart opinion..

[Ruthless-RKO]

Fight Night!!

[My T Sharp]

I think Wardley will stop him.

I agree. Wardley is the only one who can significantly improve his performance, and he hurt Clarke last time.

[SeanBrennan]

I bet there are good odds on a Fraze Win by KO

I like both these fighters. I keep changing my mind re who I think will win, I am edging to Fabio stopping Frazer.

[TheLeprechaun]

I think Wardley will stop him.

I agree. Wardley is the only one who can significantly improve his performance, and he hurt Clarke last time.

I think Wardley is very limited. Not sure he can improve. His success comes from just going wild and going all out in a crazed fashion. He doesn't have the same skills as Frazer. I'll always take the more skilled guy to win. Frazer by KO for me. Wardleys face will open up quickly as hes got bad scar tissue that will never be fixed.

[funso banjo baby]

Fabio is the champion.
Clarke has to give even more than last time.
Psychologically it's a harder climb for the challenger unless of course Fabio`s nose starts to piss claret again. That's going to be a factor for sure. It may be the bridge but it's still a hindrance that Fabio can do without.

[veriton]

Gotta feeling like this one might play out completely different from the first one. Like one of them’s gonna catch the other one cold fairly early on and end it. I might have a bet on Wardley early TKO.

Hope you went for that bet! Great post that predicted exactly what happened.

[DrDuke]

Frazer's face at the moment of the stoppage was like 'Ok, ya fückeň KOed me'.

[Delta Jay]

Gotta feeling like this one might play out completely different from the first one. Like one of them’s gonna catch the other one cold fairly early on and end it. I might have a bet on Wardley early TKO.

Hope you went for that bet! Great post that predicted exactly what happened.

Can’t knock it, get in my mate

[MightyWarrior]

Thanks though tbh i got sidetracked and didn’t get the bet down I did get Bert at 7/1 for a dec though ~ went for Bivol too, points surviving a knockdown

Helluva fight