Jeamie ’TKV‘ Tshikeva upset Frazer Clarke by unanimous decision after a grueling twelve rounds at a packed arena, leaving teh Olympic bronze medalist visibly shaken. the Tottenham fighter overcame a raucous crowd favoring Clarke and a point deduction to secure the victory.
The bout, originally scheduled for October before a rib injury forced Tshikeva to withdraw, was a tense rematch fueled by rising animosity.Clarke, representing Burton-upon-Trent, enjoyed a strong start, landing sharp jabs and uppercuts in the opening round, but Tshikeva weathered the initial storm and found his footing.
Approximately 3,500 fans created an electric atmosphere, heavily backing Clarke during his ring walk while vocally jeering Tshikeva.Clarke’s early success delighted the crowd, but the fight soon devolved into a physical battle characterized by clinches and heavy leaning from both fighters.Throughout the contest, Clarke’s corner repeatedly protested low blows from Tshikeva, with the referee issuing a warning in the third round and deducting a point later in the same round for a borderline shot. Despite the tactical fouls, the fight remained competitive, with Tshikeva finding success with his left hook and Clarke with his uppercut.
The turning point came in the eleventh round when Tshikeva, fighting through a badly swollen right eye, landed a powerful left hook that sent Clarke reeling. Clarke managed to stay upright by leaning on Tshikeva, appearing disoriented as the referee closely observed his condition. Though his coach, Angel Fernandez, appeared ready to stop the fight, Clarke insisted on continuing.
Tshikeva ultimately secured the unanimous decision, though Clarke left the ring immediately after the final bell without a post-fight interview, still appearing shell-shocked. The win marks a significant upset for Tshikeva and a setback for Clarke’s career trajectory. Tshikeva’s family has a notable history,with both his father and grandfather having served in the Zairean army.
