Ipswich’s Wardley has had a exceptional rise from the unlicensed white-collar scene to world champion.
He gained the ‘interim’ WBO title by beating Joseph Parker in October and was later elevated to full world champion when Oleksandr Usyk – who nonetheless holds the WBA, WBC and IBF titles – vacated his belt quite than defend in opposition to Wardley.
Clarke says whereas he has regrets about his performances in opposition to Wardley, which left him needing surgical procedure on his jaw after the defeat in Saudi Arabia, there may be “no anger in the direction of Fabio, solely congratulations”.
The Burton-upon-Trent fighter added: “The place he is come from to the place he is gone is a hell of a narrative. He is inspiring for me and I will inform a variety of different folks about Fabio’s story. So the respect is there.”
Wardley is at present searching for an opponent for his first defence, however Clarke is reasonable a few potential trilogy battle.
“Truthfully, he might be searching for an even bigger title, an even bigger cash battle. However I might by no means say by no means,” Clarke mentioned.
“Couple of fights, put myself in place – by no means say by no means. However I believe to go from the potential of preventing Oleksandr Usyk to then boxing Frazer Clarke – financially most likely would not be in his thoughts.
“However this sport is loopy and the best way issues change and the best way issues occur.”
