Ben Shalom is optimistic that Frazer Clarke can achieve a milestone surpassing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Frazer Clarke is poised to etch his name into the annals of boxing history this weekend as he steps into the ring against Fabio Wardley for the coveted Lonsdale title in London. A victory in this bout would see Clarke ascend to the throne of British heavyweight boxing in a mere nine professional fights, setting a new record for the quickest ascent to domestic supremacy in the division.
Despite being pegged as a slight underdog heading into the clash, Clarke’s extensive amateur pedigree has many insiders tipping him for success. His wealth of experience garnered from the amateur ranks has instilled confidence in his ability to navigate the challenges posed by Wardley and emerge victorious.
Ben Shalom, the astute promoter behind Clarke’s career trajectory, exudes unwavering belief in his protege’s capabilities. Expressing his confidence in Clarke’s chances, Shalom asserts that the fighter is poised to eclipse the accomplishments of illustrious predecessors on his path to glory.
In a recent column for Talksport, Shalom highlighted the significance of Clarke’s imminent feat, emphasizing the speed at which he has climbed the ranks compared to boxing luminaries such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Whereas it took the aforementioned champions 15 fights to reach the pinnacle of British heavyweight boxing, Clarke’s meteoric rise underscores his unparalleled ascent through the ranks.
With anticipation mounting and history beckoning, all eyes will be on Frazer Clarke as he aims to etch his name into the annals of British boxing lore with a landmark victory this weekend.
