Less than 7 months ago, Fabio Wardley took on Frazer Clarke in a battle of undefeated heavyweights, and that clash of styles produced a very entertaining and competitive matchup. Clarke was the more technical and fundamentally sound boxer, but Wardley’s explosive and unpredictable style largely compensated, and that’s what made this fight so damn good. After 12 rounds of hot action, the fight was ruled a draw.
This past weekend, the two had a rematch where opinions were widely divided. Many people believed that Clarke could make better adjustments, being the one with better skills and boxing ability.
Others believed that Wardley’s superior speed and athleticism allowed him to better adjust and find ways to deliver his devastating power. Those of the second camp proved to be correct. Wardley put on a great display of power, stopping Clarke in the first round. It was a frighteningly devastating knockout from Wardley.
Where does Wardley go from here? Now there’s an abundance of interesting possibilities that can be made available to Wardley, ranging from guys in the top 20, to guys outside the top 10, or maybe even some of the contenders who are ranked in the lower half of the top. 10. No doubt Wardley will get another big opportunity to help raise his profile, and maybe he will get that opportunity sooner rather than later, after making a big statement in his rematch with Frazer Clarke.
So what next for Fabio Wardley?
This edition of The Rummy corner will attempt to answer this question while providing a quick review of the rivalry between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, as well as discussing possible future options for Wardley. Please watch and enjoy the video for a man’s opinion. This is Rummy’s Corner (produced and narrated by Geoffrey Ciani).
