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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Eddie Hearn talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Spike O’Sullivan at Trinity House on November 12, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Eddie Hearn talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Spike O’Sullivan at Trinity House on November 12, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
In the gladiatorial world of boxing, where punches are thrown, reputations built, and champions made, a single decision can cause an upheaval that reverberates through the entire community. The anticipation of a thrilling fight is often half the battle won for fans. However, there’s nothing more disappointing than a promising clash getting snatched away. Such is the scenario as BOXXER takes an unexpected step back, withdrawing Frazer Clarke from a much-anticipated bout with Fabio Wardley.
The bombshell has left many reeling, not least Eddie Hearn, who took to Twitter to vent his frustration, branding the move a “complete joke” and “an absolute embarrassment.” In a sport where controversy is no stranger, this decision has nonetheless thrown a knockout punch that has left fans stunned and craving answers.
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Fans react to the outrage of Eddie Hearn
The shockwave from BOXXER’s decision has left fans reeling, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. Prominent figure Eddie Hearn led the charge, expressing his indignation via Twitter. His tweet read, “Heard from the BBBofC that BOXXER has pulled Frazer Clarke out of the Fabio Wardley purse bid today. What a complete joke and a waste of our time. Robbing the fighters of opportunity and the fans of a brilliant fight. Shambles.”
Peter Adam took a direct approach, pointing his criticism at Frazer Clarke and saying, “@BigFrazeBoxer is an absolute embarrassment and will lose a lot of support if he doesn’t get out of this boxxer deal now and take the fight.”
@BigFrazeBoxer is an absolute embarrassment and will lose a lot of support if he doesn’t get out of this boxxer deal now and take the fight. Who wants to see him against another joke opponent at York hall in a few weeks
— Peter Adam (@petera1872) May 10, 2023
Rocky Ali was among the first to express his dissatisfaction, describing the situation as “terrible” and “embarrassing.”
That's terrible from Boxxer, how can you call for a fight, say it would be easy then pull out, embarrassing.
— Rocky Ali (@rockyaliboxing) May 10, 2023
Owen’s reaction was no less severe, accusing BOXXER and the British Boxing Board of Control of depriving David Adeleye of his chance to fight Fabio, calling the incident “absolutely disgraceful.”
Absolutely disgusting. @DavidAdeleye would’ve 100% of fought Fabio. And he was robbed of his chance by BOXXER and the British board of boxing control. Absolutely disgrace.
— 𝙊𝙬𝙚𝙣 (@owen02_) May 10, 2023
George Parrish empathized with both fighters, sharing, “I feel for Big Fraze; he would have wanted this fight to happen. I feel for Fabio too; it would have been a great event at Ipswich.”
Terrible! I feel for big fraze he would have wanted this fight to happen, feel for fabio too would have been a great event at ipswich, its a shame for all involved, sums up boxxer’s business so far tbh
— George Parrish (@P95George) May 10, 2023
Similarly, Stuart Johnstone expressed his disillusionment with Clarke and BOXXER’s decision to withdraw from the fight, calling it “absolutely ridiculous.” Johnstone added, “You petition for it, then pull out of it. They wanted it on sky and didn’t want Frazer anywhere near DAZN. That’s what I personally feel as Frazer did an interview and said that it should be on Sky as it a big fight. What a joke.”
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It is absolutely ridiculous from frazer and boxxer. You petition for it, then pull out of it. They wanted it on sky and didn't want frazer anywhere near dazn. That's what I personally feel as frazer done an interview and said that it should be sky as it a big fight. What a joke
— stuart Johnstone (@snkrstounite) May 10, 2023
As the boxing community grapples with this unexpected turn of events, the question lingers – will Clarke heed the calls of fans and agree to step into the ring against Wardley? The answer remains to be seen, but the hope for this thrilling bout to materialize persists.
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What are your thoughts on this controversy? Do you think Clarke should reconsider his association with BOXXER and face Wardley in the ring? Let us know in the comments below.
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