Frazer Clarke wants Kubrat Pulev title fight as he vows to bounce back from Fabio Wardley defeat Trending Global News

Fraser Clarke has vowed to bounce back after a shock first-round defeat to Fabio Wardley.

Clarke would love a fight with former Anthony Joshua and Dereck Chisora ​​victim Kubrat Pulev, who recently won the WBA regular or secondary title with a win over Mahmoud Charar.

“I’ll take it. I saw both of them. It wasn’t very nice to see,” Clark said. sky sports,

“But he comes in with a championship. He’s been around for a long time. He’s a smart old character but I think a lot of people will be licking their lips going into that fight. A lot of people at the fringe level, a lot of people People below that will fancy their chances.

“I think it’s opened up a lot of doors for a lot of other fighters.”

He said: “If I was given that opportunity, I would take it with both hands. Pulev loves big fights, he would love to come back sky sports I imagine. If it’s possible, I would enjoy the opportunity.”

America’s Jarrell Miller could be the next immediate fight for Pulev.

Pulev’s promoter John Wirt said, “Kubrat is interested in a fight with Jarrell.” sky sports“We have several options on the table that we are currently exploring, and I can confirm that Jarrell is one of them.

“It’s a fight [promoter] Dmitry Salita called me immediately after Kubrat won the title.

“Given everything that’s going on in the division, we believe this fight could be worthwhile.”

Britain’s Clarke drew with Wardley in a thrilling British Championship clash earlier this year, but suffered devastating injuries to his jaw and cheekbone when Wardley defeated him in the first round of their rematch in October.

However Clarke is confident he can still climb back up the heavyweight rankings.

He explained, “Even though we know about my last fight and loss, I would say in a good way that it was not a mile late. I am still as determined as ever.” sky sports,

“I’m still as hungry as ever. I’ve heard some people say that people are never the same after that kind of loss and that kind of knockout. But I’ll tell people that I’m not just human, I’m still as naive as I was before, I think exactly the same.

“It’s bummed me out a little bit. I just want to get back to it.”

Clark is inexperienced as a professional fighter, but had a long amateur career, culminating in winning an Olympic bronze medal. This would not be the first time that he had to recover from an injury.

“I’ve been all over the world. I’ve been to different countries, I’ve had stitches in my eyes, cracked jaws, broken hands, broken hips, torn hamstrings,” Clark said.

“The difference is that it was presented to the world, a lot of people saw it. My family’s anxiety was really something to deal with.

“Everyone I’ve seen has checked in to see if I’m OK, they’ve wished me well. If I’m honest the worry of everyone is a little overwhelming sometimes, but I really I appreciate it.

“I do this sport because I love it and I want to do well in it. I have some goals in my mind that I want,” he said. “You realize that your health is most important, especially when you see your loved ones crying and sad.

“Do I want to take those kinds of shots with them again? Not at all. I’m a little more active in that sense.”

It’s a lesson he had to learn the hard way.

Clarke said, “I still can’t get my head around it. I’m not taking any credit from Fabio Wardley. I think he’s a great fighter and really he’s a great human being too.”

“When you get in that ring, if you’re not on it and you’re not switched on, this can happen.”

Clarke is adamant that he will put himself in a position to make a comeback in 2025.

He said, “Obviously what happened, happened. Maybe it’s time to remove the eyelashes.” “I think it’s about being in position and being ready to fight at any opportunity.

“That’s where I will be, from next year onwards I will be ready to fight anyone all year round. I am in a position now where I have to take advantage of some opportunities. If they come I will take them with both hands.”