Wardley Stops Clarke in Riyadh Rematch
Frazer Clarke’s first-round knockout loss to Fabio Wardley in October 2024 left him with a fractured jaw and cheekbone. Wardley stopped him 2 minutes, 28 seconds into their rematch in Riyadh, and Clarke underwent successful surgery. His recovery has since been tested in the ring through several very different results.
Surgery and Clearance to Return
Clarke had an operation to repair the damage to his jaw and cheekbone after the Wardley fight. In November 2024, promoter Ben Shalom said doctors had cleared him to resume boxing in 2025 and that he had avoided long-term damage. The immediate recovery report focused on healing; the next step was proving he could compete again.
A First-Round Comeback Win
Clarke returned on April 20, 2025, and stopped Ebenezer Tetteh in the first round. The win came about six months after his injury and marked a successful return to competition.
Two Close Decision Losses
On November 29, 2025, Clarke challenged Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva for the British heavyweight title and lost by split decision. The judges’ scores were 115–113 and 115–112 for Tshikeva, with the third card 112–115 for Clarke. Clarke then lost a majority decision to Justis Huni on April 11, 2026: two judges scored it 96–94 for Huni, while the third had it 95–95.
Back in the Win Column
Clarke returned again on August 8, 2026, facing Lamah Griggs in a six-round bout on short notice. He stopped Griggs in the second round. The result gave Clarke a recent win after two decision defeats and continued the comeback that began after his injury.
Sources
- Sky Sports: Clarke’s surgery and return clearance
- Sky Sports: Clarke’s comeback win over Tetteh
- BBC Sport: Tshikeva’s British-title win over Clarke
- Official event results: Huni’s decision over Clarke
- talkSPORT: Clarke’s second-round stoppage of Griggs
Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
