1) Bloody sensible
As if envious of Tim Tszyu’s efforts the evening earlier than, Fabio Wardley did his finest to provide an analogous quantity of blood throughout his headline struggle with Frazer Clarke. He bled profusely from a lower on his nostril in spherical two however, like Tszyu, refused to let it get the higher of him.
2) Goal greater
Low blows may very well be an issue for Frazer Clarke. In spite of everything, not solely did they trigger him points, and a possible disqualification in opposition to Dave Allen final yr, however in addition they value him a degree – an important one – in opposition to Wardley in his huge British title struggle.
3) That proper hand
Of all of the punches we witnessed on Sunday, few had been extra harmful and probably devastating than Fabio Wardley’s distinctive proper. Coming at Frazer Clarke from all angles, this proper hand would current an actual risk to most heavyweights, no matter their expertise and skill.
4) By way of the center
As apparent as it might have appeared, given the positioning of Fabio Wardley’s elbows away from his physique, nonetheless it was encouraging to see simply how typically and the way effectively Frazer Clarke used the uppercut on Sunday. A punch by no means straightforward to land, notably for a heavyweight, the convenience with which Clarke threw the shot was a testomony to his pedigree.
5) Willings and in a position
Arguably the star of the undercard, Leon Willings recovered from a first-round knockdown to provide Ben Whittaker a lot to consider in the course of the eight rounds they shared. He was good, formidable, and, at 23, has numerous potential.
Willings confirmed no worry within the face of Whittaker (Lawrence Lustig/Boxxer)
6) Class Kongo
Following an extended historical past of backwards and forwards, Chris Kongo silenced Florian Marku as soon as and for all and within the calmest manner potential. Sticking to his sport plan, he merely outboxed the aggressive however one-paced Albanian over 10 rounds to win a call.
7) Simpson will get Chelli
Whereas Callum Simpson’s four-round dismissal of Dulla Mbabe gained’t be remembered for very lengthy, his subsequent struggle, probably in opposition to Zak Chelli, will give us a significantly better thought of the Barnsley man’s ceiling.
8) Babic bump
In future it could be smart to have Alen Babic struggle nearer to the primary occasion and never, as was the case on Sunday, earlier than 6pm. As a result of on a card starved of stoppages, the prospect of tough and prepared heavyweights like Babic and Steve Robinson, his opponent, getting into the ring nearer to the primary occasion would have been most welcome.
9) Azeez needs extra
“We ain’t come to see this,” stated Dan Azeez, commentating for Sky Sports activities on Ben Whittaker’s newest win. “We’ve come to see dancing and humiliation,” he added, proving Whittaker actually can not win.
10) A bit untimely
Pretty much as good a struggle as it’s, having Adam Azim and Harlem Eubank sq. off within the ring – accompanied by Barry McGuigan and Chris Eubank, no much less – when the struggle isn’t even signed felt just a little peculiar to say the least.
