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TKV shocks Clarke, eyes Dave Allen next!
3 Dec
Summary
- Jeamie Tshikeva won the British Heavyweight title from Frazer Clarke.
- Tshikeva desires a fight against popular boxer Dave Allen.
- Tshikeva believes he was close to knocking out Clarke in round 11.
Jeamie Tshikeva has emerged as the new British Heavyweight champion after a gruelling 12-round contest against Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke. Tshikeva secured a split decision victory, claiming the Lonsdale belt in a bruising encounter that left him targeting a significant future opponent.
Following his impressive win, Tshikeva immediately set his sights on Dave Allen for his first title defence. He revealed that the British Boxing Board had previously opted for Clarke over Allen due to Clarke's victory against Allen, but Tshikeva remains keen to pursue this highly anticipated matchup.
Tshikeva also reflected on the fight, believing he was on the brink of a knockout in the eleventh round. He admitted to getting overly excited, which led to a lapse in technique, but noted that Clarke's legs were unsteady when he returned to his corner, indicating the significant impact of his shots.
