- Frazer Clarke has been sent to hospital following his KO loss to Fabio Wardley
- Clarke is said to have broken his cheekbone and goes to hospital for an x-ray
- There was also a visible dent on the side of Clarke’s head after the fight
Heavyweight boxer Frazer Clarke has been sent to hospital after his knockout loss to Fabio Wardley with a suspected broken jaw and dent in the side of his head.
The fight, which took place in Riyadh on Saturday evening, ended in the first round after Clarke was caught by a powerful overhand right that sent him to the canvas.
Immediately after the fight, ringside photos revealed a worrying dent in the side of Clarke’s head, raising alarm about the severity of the blow he suffered.
Medical staff responded quickly and Clarke was given oxygen before being transported to hospital for further evaluation.
Reports indicate that medical staff are concerned not only about the visible dent, but also about a suspected broken jaw, which could complicate his recovery.
Heavyweight boxer Frazer Clarke has been sent to hospital after his knockout loss to Fabio Wardley with a suspected broken jaw and dent in the side of his head
The fight, which took place in Riyadh on Saturday evening, ended in the first round after Clarke was caught by a powerful overhand right that sent him to the canvas.
Clarke’s camp has said they are awaiting detailed assessments from doctors, who will carry out scans to determine the full extent of his injuries.
Despite the unfortunate outcome of the fight for Clarke, the team on the ground in Saudi Arabia are optimistic about his recovery.
They noted that he was responsive and stable when taken to the hospital, which is encouraging news given the nature of the injury.
The British title fight against Wardley was highly anticipated, featuring two rising stars in the heavyweight division.
Regarding the dent in Clarke’s head after the fight, Johnny Nelson said: ‘I’ve never seen such a knockout and such a reaction on a fighter’s face. That was scary.’
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