Frazer Clarke’s rematch with Fabio Wardley has been confirmed on the undercard for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia on October 12.
The British heavyweights will renew their rivalry on the identical invoice as Beterbiev’s light-heavyweight world title combat towards Bivol, with Chris Eubank Jnr and Ben Whittaker additionally returning to motion in Riyadh.
Clarke had earlier advised Sky Sports activities that he meant to ship a knockout within the second combat after the duo had battled to an exhilarating draw at The O2 in March.
He stated: “I am moving into there to do one factor and that is to knock Fabio Wardley out, profitable will not be sufficient for me. I wish to put a job on him, however it will likely be a troublesome job identical to the primary one. Might the very best man win, however I am backing myself.
“I grew respect for Fabio after that first combat so I’ve no trash discuss, I believe you see two opponents that simply wish to get the very best out of one another and get their fingers raised. Message to the followers is to tune in and luxuriate in it when it occurs.”
Eubank Jr, who has not fought since stopping Liam Smith in a rematch final September, will tackle former world title challenger Kamil Szeremeta.
Whittaker can improve his rising repute within the hardest take a look at of his profession to date towards Liam Cameron, a former Commonwealth champion.
Former world champion Joe Cordina takes a sizeable step up in school towards American star Shakur Stevenson on a packed undercard, whereas Jack Massey challenges elite cruiserweight Jai Opetaia, and ladies’s world champion Skye Nicholson faces Raven Chapman.