Specialists, fighters and pundits have their say forward of Frazer Clarke in opposition to Fabio Wardley for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
The British rivals will meet in the primary occasion on a bumper card on the O2 Area on Easter Sunday, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Lawrence Okolie (former cruiserweight world champion):
“I think that’s a good fight. I’d have to be there, because I’m an Olympian I’d favour Frazer based on boxing ability, size and grit, but Wardley is another person who whenever he’s looked like he’s going to lose he’s managed to drag it back and land some haymakers.
“I believe he’ll be feeling extraordinarily assured, he is been in an incredible run of kind. It is virtually pedigree in opposition to run of kind so we’ll see what occurs. I’d say Clarke on factors.”
Callum Simpson (Central Space titlist):
“I’ll go for Frazer Clarke on factors. I believe it should be a very good battle. I believe lots of people are writing Frazer off.
“Fabio Wardley’s probably proven himself more at pro level, I think. Frazer Clarke’s not proven as a pro but I think he’s one of those fighters the better opponent, the better he’ll fight. I don’t think he’s really had to dig deep or do anything special to beat the guys he’s been fighting. This next one I think he will.”
Gary Logan (skilled coach):
“You just know as soon as you hit Wardley he’s going to come back, step off and be ready to go again. I want to say Frazer because an Olympic bronze medallist shouldn’t be losing to guys that didn’t have any sort of amateur career.
“However till Frazer proves to me that he cannot be hit simply, I’ll go Fabio on this one. I believe Fabio stoppage.”
Isaac Chamberlain (British champion):
“I think Fabio because of his experience in the professional ranks. But Frazer has a lot of experience fighting with GB all over the world. That could put him in good stead. But 12 rounds boxing in a professional ring is very different to three-round amateur fights no matter how good your opponents are.
“I believe Fabio wins on factors.”
Jeamie TKV (Heavyweight prospect):
“My prediction is that Fabio wins. I’m not writing off Frazer because he’s very capable. I can see him having success early. I can see him doing very well early but it’s if he can maintain that. Especially in a championship fight.
“I consider because the battle goes on Fabio will turn into an issue for Frazer.
“I think Frazer believes that he’s better than him. Because he’s done more than he has, he feels like he’s more experienced than Fabio is [thanks to his amateur career]. But from what I’ve seen he’s not better than Fabio.”
Johnny Nelson (Former world champion):
“I would go with Frazer. I think Frazer Clarke has got a lot more technical artillery, insight and understanding. The only thing Frazer’s lacking in this fight is professional experience.
“We have not had such a good battle for a British heavyweight title for fairly some time. I like this battle. I believe it is an amazing battle. I believe it is a robust battle for each fighters, lots at stake for each fighters.”
Chris Kongo (British title challenger):
“Frazer, wicked heavyweight, one of the top heavyweights, I believe in the country. Fabio Wardley comes from white collar boxing but has done so well.
“They sparred one another, they shared some rounds. Sparring is sparring, you possibly can’t take nothing from it. These are two good fighters. It is simply going to be a very good battle. I do know that Fabio’s acquired that canine in him. In sparring you possibly can see he is acquired that canine in him however fights are the place he brings it out.
“This is nothing new to Frazer Clarke, he’s fought some top, top guys on the amateur but amateurs is different to professionals. It’s going to be a cracking fight, I can’t wait to win and sit down ringside and see Fabio take the win. I believe he’s got the victory. A hard fight but one in that he’ll come out victorious.”
Anthony Ogogo (former Olympic bronze medallist)
“I’ve known Big Fraze for a long long time, he’s a really well-drilled fighter, big, strong, powerful.
“If I used to be a betting man I would put cash on Frazer getting the win and turning into British heavyweight champion.”
Frazer Clarke and Fabio Wardley collide in a ‘Dangerous Blood’ showdown for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles this Sunday at The O2 in London, dwell on Sky Sports activities; Ben Whittaker is on the undercard, as is Viddal Riley-Mikael Lawal, Floran Marku-Chris Kongo and extra