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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Boxing – Men’s Super Heavyweight – Semifinal – Kokugikan Arena – Tokyo, Japan – August 4, 2021. Frazer Clarke of Britain reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Carl Recine
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Boxing – Men’s Super Heavyweight – Semifinal – Kokugikan Arena – Tokyo, Japan – August 4, 2021. Frazer Clarke of Britain reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Carl Recine
30-year-old Olympic bronze medalist Frazer Clarke will begin his journey in professional boxing on the Amir Khan vs Kell Brook card on February 19. Last year, Frazer Clarke won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics to salvage some pride for Team GB boxing. He will now look to replicate this success in one of the most star-studded divisions in boxing, i.e. heavyweight.
Anthony Joshua’s former Team GB sparring partner will now join the former champion’s management company 258 MGT management. Clarke spoke about his debut and said:-
🥊 Announced: Frazer Clarke will make his pro debut on the Amir Khan vs Kell Brook undercard, Feb 19th. Olympic super-heavyweight bronze medallist has signed a promotional deal with BOXXER to fight on Sky and a management deal with Anthony Joshua's company 258 MGT.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 10, 2022
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“I am delighted to be making my debut on such a big night for British boxing. Both Amir and Kell are legends so to be on their undercard is amazing. Burton is my home and a place I love but Manchester holds a special place in my heart, so to start my journey in front of their fans is special.”
Clarke will look to move up the ranks quickly in order to follow the hype of an Olympic medalist entering the professional scene. The 30-year-old does have the skill set and experience to pull it off. However, the heavyweight division is full of experienced superstars.
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Frazer Clarke’s promoter Ben Shalom says he will take calculated risks to ensure the rise of a new British champion.
Frazer Clarke will look to make a quick impact and rise through the heavyweight division
Frazer Clarke’s promoter Ben Shalom said he would be “disappointed” if Clarke hasn’t had a world title shot by the time he is 35.
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Another Brit who has found success in the professional boxing scene is Joe Joyce. ‘Juggernaut’ won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and then turned pro shortly after. Now, at the age of 35, he is in title contention.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Silver medalist Joe Joyce of Great Britain poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s Boxing Super Heavy (+91kg) on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro – Pavilion 6 on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Joyce rose through the ranks quickly because of his experience and knowledge. Clarke will look to emulate this and better his fellow Brit.
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