"Image source, Getty Images Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva upset Frazer Clarke's world title ambitions by winning their British heavyweight title at Derby's Vaillant Arena on Saturday. TKV, 32, was the underdog going into the contest, but his points victory over the Olympic medallist adds a new dimension to the heavyweight scene in the UK. The 34-year-old Clarke, meanwhile, is left at a crossroads after two losses in his past three fights."
"World champion Fabio Wardley is flying the flag for British heavyweight boxing. The former white-collar fighter - with no amateur pedigree - has stopped 19 opponents in 20 wins, with the sole blemish a thrilling draw with Clarke in March 2024. Wardley, 30, claimed the WBO 'interim' belt by beating Joseph Parker in October before being elevated to full champion when Oleksandr Usyk opted not to face him."
"Reports suggest Wardley could face former IBF champion Daniel Dubois in the first half of 2026 - a straightforward fight to make, with both men promoted by Queensberry's Frank Warren. Veteran Derek Chisora has also been mooted after his proposed trilogy bout with Dillian Whyte collapsed. The most exciting all-British world-title fight would arguably be Wardley v Moses Itauma. The 20-year-old prodigy is 13-0 with 11 knockouts and faces Jermaine Franklin on 24 January."
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva defeated Frazer Clarke to claim the British heavyweight title, overcoming underdog status with a points victory that alters domestic rankings. Frazer Clarke has suffered two losses in his last three fights and faces an uncertain route back to world contention. Fabio Wardley holds the WBO world title after beating Joseph Parker and being elevated when Oleksandr Usyk declined to face him. Potential matchups include Wardley v Daniel Dubois and the intriguing Wardley v Moses Itauma, though shared promotion and training links could hinder some fights. Oleksandr Usyk still retains the WBA, WBC and IBF belts.
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