Xavier is a soul-searching humanoid of magnanimous philosophical gravity. I had fights cancelled at the last minute, shows cancelled – I was getting frustrated with how things were going, so I decided it to separate from them.”, “Dillian and I didn’t initially talk about me signing with him. He is managed by mentor Dillian Whyte and works with Matchroom Boxing. “I did expect a lot more, in terms of rounds, from him. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. Fabio Wardley says he will “finish off” Simon Vallily early on in their ten round clash for the vacant English Heavyweight Title on Week 1 of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday August 1, … The gym that I happened to join was a just normal casual white-collar gym. There is a lot he has done for me even outside of boxing, and I’m thankful to him for that.”. Die neue englische Schwergewichtshoffnung Fabio Wardley (11-0-0, 10 KO-Siege) bestand im Rahmen des Povetkin vs Whyte Kampfes in Gibraltar, seinen ersten ernsthaften Test, dabei knockte Wardley den zweifachen Weltmeisterschafts-Herausforderer Eric Molina, USA (27-7-0, 19 KO-Siege) in der fünften Runde schwer aus. “He said maybe this person, maybe that person – and then then he cut the conversation and hung up on me!” laughed Wardley. “Then I went on to spar Derek Chisora, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury and I got a call from Povetkin’s team as well when he was getting ready for the AJ fight – but I wasn’t able to go at that point because I was still working and had a job to maintain!”. Fabio Wardley says Eric Molina remains a dangerous operator and says a victory on March 6 will put his name further into the Heavyweight mix. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. The two fought on the undercard of the Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin rematch. oh sh*t we got this billy joe' - fabio wardley.english titile champ fabio wardley sits down and chops it up with chann. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse the best prospects in world boxing and review their potential as well as future fights. Fabio Wardley vs Richard Lartey In what will undoubtedly be a fight full of fireworks, one of the biggest prospects in British boxing, Fabio Wardley, takes on Ghanian heavyweight, Richard Lartey. The English heavyweight prospect faces the next test on his journey beneath the Whyte-Povetkin rematch. “I will probably aim for the Southern Area and the English – clear them up. He knows which managers are good, and which ones who won’t mess you around.”. Fabio Wardley is beatable, says Eric Molina March 23, 2021 1:58 PM 2 min read. He has a career-high ranking of world No. Fabio Wardley "I've not had a substantial background at all," said Wardley. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. Fabio Wardley and manager, Dillian Whyte. It’s nothing to worry about,” he added. I wanted to get stuck in. His defence seems decent though he hasn’t faced many people that would test it. Boxing Results: Jake Paul defeats Askren, Regis Prograis defeats Redkach, Boxing Results: Fabio Turchi new European Union cruiserweight champion, Canelo – Saunders Undercard: Soto Defends Title Against Takayama On May 8. After a second spell with former undisputed cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk, Wardley spoke confidently about the Ukrainian star’s ability to make a big impact on the heavyweight scene. Fabio Wardley says he will “finish off” Simon Vallily early on in their ten round clash for the vacant English Heavyweight Title on Week 1 of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday August 1, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. What took months and months of messing around with Lucas, only took a couple of days for Eric Molina to agree to. “He’s even gone as far as sending me DMs and messages letting me know (to), ‘not take this lightly because I’m going all out with training’,” Wardley revealed. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. But on Saturday, the … It is an unpleasant and humbling experience to be beaten up by someone. Agreed, he leapt out at me the moment I saw him fight and while he was (and is) raw, it's ridiculous to look how he does with absolutely no amateur background. “He called me back like five minutes later and said “forget all of that I will take you on. Come and join me!” – the rest is history!”. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse the best prospects in world boxing and review their potential as well as future fights. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse the best prospects in world boxing and review their potential as well as future fights. Now 6-0 with a streak of five consecutive knockouts, Wardley has also gained invaluable experience sparring some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. “I don’t think anyone bar the top three or four [at heavyweight] will really trouble him. Having taken up boxing late, the former recruitment consultant became hooked on the sport after a series of standout performances on the Ipswich white collar boxing scene caught the eye of local fans and promoters alike. Former WBA Super 140lbs king Regis Prograis appeared to KO Ivan Redkach with a legitimate body shot, Former WBC super-welterweight champion Tony Harrison and Florida southpaw Bryant Perrella batted to, Rejuvenated Andrade repels dogged Williams, After several underwhelming performances, WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade found form whe, IBO super-middleweight champion Carlos Gongora scored a fairly effortless eighth-round KO of a retic, Middleweight contender Danny Dignum had to settle for a split draw against Russian dangerman Andrey. He is managed by mentor Dillian Whyte and works with Matchroom Boxing. With so little competitive action under his belt and with Suffolk hardly a hotbed of boxing, the advent of punching for pay was a difficult process. Copyright © 2007-2021 Boxing News 24. Fabio Wardley, Eric Molina Fight Photos Gallery - Gibraltar - Heavyweight prospect Fabio Wardley (11-0, 10 KOs) got a serious test, but knocked out … (Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images) The world is built on unheralded superstars whose names we might not know, who keep things ticking over in the background for our benefit. There’s nothing that I will do that will be new to him, or will throw him, or faze him that he hasn’t gone through before.”. No need to register, buy now! facebook twitter whatsapp (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Check for Whyte-Povetkin 2 on DAZN in your country . There were quite a lot of barriers in the early stages that we had to work through.”. HANDOUT PICTURE COMPLIMENTS OF MATCHROOM BOXINGFabio Wardley and Richard Lartey, Heavyweight Contest.21 November 2020Picture By Dave ThompsonRichard Lartey knocked out. “I had a white-collar background.” said Wardley in an exclusive interview with Boxing Social. Round by round scores, judging, and ratings. ... That’s everything that I need, I want to prove myself against someone that has got a good background. We related to each other pretty well.”, “Dillian was someone I looked up to. https://www.boxingnews24.com/2021/02/the-rise-and-rise-of-fabio-wardley Everything’s moving in the right direction for me. Just keep moving; nothing changes.”. Expect him to soon be vying for the British, Commonwealth and European straps that will be imminently vacated by Joe Joyce. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. The undefeated Englishman extended his record to 11-0 with a knockout victory over Eric Molina. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch.. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse the best prospects in world boxing and review their potential as well as future fights. Scores were 116-112 (Harrison), 117-111 (Perrella... After several underwhelming performances, WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade found form when he needed it, repelling dogged mandatory challenger Liam Williams in an absorbing encounter at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in H... IBO super-middleweight champion Carlos Gongora scored a fairly effortless eighth-round KO of a reticent Christopher Pearson in an all-southpaw clash that never really caught light as a competitive spectacle at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel... Middleweight contender Danny Dignum had to settle for a split draw against Russian dangerman Andrey Sirotkin in the MTK Fight Night main event at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday night. On March 27th, live on Sky Sports Box Office, Fabio Wardley looks to make another big statement in boxing’s glamour division. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. “Dillian has announced that his fight, so I will probably jump on that – then I will be just over half way through the year with three fights. However, it was Simon Vallily and Fabio Wardley who stole the show today; ... At this point, a little background. “I’m from Ipswich, so there wasn’t really much going on with ABA or even boxing as a whole – it was pretty quiet here! Just six years after taking up the sport – that’s quite an astonishing achievement. However, just two years into his professional career, and at just 22-years-old, Wardley’s career would take a dramatic turn, as he answered the call of heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte to aid in preparation for his bout with Robert Helenius. I kept going, doing different shows and ended up getting a contract!”. I just said to “do you know any other managers or anyone you think would be good for me to sign with?”, “Because he has been in the game a long time, he knows his way around. #TeamWardley English heavyweight champion Pro boxer: 9-0 Signed to: Dillian Whyte Fuelled by: Vow Nutrition Kambosos: "Lopez has a suspect chin, don’t surprised if he goes down in three rounds", Live Stream: Dirrell vs Davis LIVE on FITE TV, Jake Paul 191.5 vs. Ben Askren 191 – weigh-in results. Best moments of season 2 coming soon. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. By. Suffolk's heavyweight hope Fabio Wardley scored the biggest win of his remarkable career so far tonight as he knocked out two-time world-title challenger Eric Molina in dramatic fashion. While many careers have stalled, his skyrocketed. Image: Fabio Wardley is unbeaten in nine. Results / Photos: Harrison & Perrella Draw, Martin defeats Mielnicki Jr. Boxing Results: Danny Dignum & Andrey Sirotkin Draw In Bolton. 9 achieved on 15 July 2019. I think Dillian, Joshua, Wilder and Fury are the four that will give him trouble – other than that I think he has got quite a clear run.”. The glamorous photos might show Hearn basking in the sunshine with his creation - and the London skyline - in the background… “Initially, Shamrock [Promotions] were the ones who I had my first fight under. The English heavyweight prospect faces the next test on his journey beneath the Whyte-Povetkin rematch. The 6’5″ puncher, trained by Robert Hodgins, started just for a bit of fun! Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade Defeats Liam “The Machine” Williams in a war! Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina Fan scorecards. “My previous management team had some issues and things weren’t going well. “He’ll be the old dog out their trying to pull me into later rounds and uncomfortable situations that he feels I probably haven’t been through before.”. Norfolk and Suffolk rivalries were put aside as the former British heavyweight champion and well-renowned trainer passed their priceless knowledge onto Britain’s next generation heavyweight. The English heavyweight prospect faces the next test on his journey beneath the Whyte-Povetkin rematch. The English heavyweight prospect faces the next test on his journey beneath the Whyte-Povetkin rematch. “In the early years, it was very tough. Boxing Results: Tony Harrison and Bryant Perrella Ends in a Majority Draw in L.A.! Prathamesh Singh Chauhan. Date: TBA Fighters: Fabio Wardley vs. Eric Molina Records: (10-0-0, 9) vs. (27-6-0, 19) Age: 26 vs. 38 Bout: Heavyweight Match Event: Povetkin vs. Whyte… Wardley spoke glowingly of how he and Whyte had developed a bond that went beyond that of simply sparring partners; with the Brixton banger proving to be an invaluable source of support both in and out of the ring. Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury and I got a call from Povetkin’s team as well when he was getting ready for the AJ fight – but I wasn’t able to go at that point because I was still working and had a job to maintain!”. “My last fight was in February [a TKO1 of Morgan Dessaux] which was a good start to the year. Fabio Fognini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfaːbjo foɲˈɲiːni]; born 24 May 1987) is an Italian professional tennis player. In fact, his second-round knockout of Lartey was completed more quickly than Daniel Dubois (fourth round KO) and Nathan Gorman (UD10) were able to accomplish in bouts against the Ghanaian. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. And after the fight, the 26-year-old revealed why it was the perfect fight for him. When asked of his title aims for 2019, Wardley listed both the Southern Area and English titles as his end of year goals, before hoping to step up to European level shortly after. Fabio Wardley during the press conference at Glaziers Hall, London. All Rights Reserved. After that, whether it was for the [Joseph] Parker fight, or for the [Lucas] Browne fight, he always called on me.”. “I went over to the Ukraine for a few weeks with Usyk too – I have been around some decent names and they have all helped along the way with advice”. “Number one plan is to stay active and stay busy. Born and raised in the boxing wilderness of Ipswich in Suffolk, unbeaten heavyweight prospect Fabio Wardley (6-0, 5 KO’s) has come a long way in a short space of time. “I went to the gym one day and I never left. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse the best prospects in world boxing and review their potential as well as future fights. “I think he [Usyk] has the best chance of any cruiserweight moving up. 20.6k Followers, 546 Following, 563 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fabio Wardley (@fabiowardley) “Even when I was fighting on small hall shows he would always check on me.”, “How I was getting on, how things were going for me – he kept an eye out and stayed in touch.”, “He [Whyte] has always paid a lot of attention to me. Xavier Renegade Angel S02 E08. Ipswich heavyweight Fabio Wardley is one of the fastest-rising prospects in all of boxing. Privacy Statement l Cookies Policy l Boxing Resources l Back To Top l Contact Us. “They managed Sam Sexton and a few other boys. “I’ve got stablemates and friends who haven’t been able to fight for a year – coming up to two years. Having gone from the iconic York Hall to The O2 Arena in just five fights, Wardley plans to stay busy throughout his professional career, starting this Friday in Nottingham, ahead of another potential potential big night at the O2 Arena on the Whyte-Rivas undercard on July 13th. Gibraltar-Heavyweight Perspective Fabio Wardley (11-0, 10 KO) took a serious test but knocked out world title challenger Eric Molina (27-7, 19 KO) in FOUR years ago Fabio Wardley was an injury-prone footballer working in recruitment who had never laced up a pair of gloves. “I started off with Sam Sexton and Tom Little. In a country crowded with notable heavyweights, Fabio Wardley is starting to make a name for himself. With one of the sport’s strongest characters in Whyte on hand for advice, he looked to ‘The Body Snatcher’ for help in finding new representation. British heavyweight prospect Fabio Wardley used to work in an office. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. He's knocked out ten opponents in a row, won the English title … He has helped me along with so many different things. Fabio Wardley is beatable, says Eric Molina March 23, 2021 1:58 PM 2 min read. Then, in November, he clinically dispatched Richard Lartey. Don’t get me wrong, on those first few days I was awful. I wanted to do about six fights this year, so I’m on the right track!”. "I haven't done all the ABAs stuff, been with the GB squad, or all of that. Compared to the majority of fighters who have suffered hardship and, if they were very lucky, fought once in 2020 – a year blighted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Ipswich heavyweight was fortunate to fight twice. Fabio Wardley continued his rise to the top with yet another stunning victory. Fabio Wardley "I've not had a substantial background at all," said Wardley. I will sign you. Photo Credit: Sky Sports. He is managed by mentor ... Doubts were raised about Wardley's background in the white-collar boxing scene but he has blasted his way to eight KOs in nine pro wins. Out in the big bad wor, Prograis and Paul victorious in Triller Fight Club event. Fabio Wardley knockt Eric „Drummer Boy“ Molina in Runde 5 aus. Fabio Wardley says he will “finish off” Simon Vallily early on in their ten round clash for the vacant English Heavyweight Title on Week 1 of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday August 1, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. Ive said it before but to be that good with no amateur background is exceptional really. Fabio Wardley savagely stopped Eric Molina, just seconds after being hurt, in an explosive ending to their heavyweight fight in Gibraltar. he looked to ‘The Body Snatcher’ for help in finding new representation. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. You’d think it to be a major inconvenience, not so, for the twenty-six-year-old. facebook twitter whatsapp (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Check for Whyte-Povetkin 2 on DAZN in your country . Stunningly, he has no background in the amateur game and his only previous experience before turning professional were four white-collar bouts. One of the UK’s rising stars and staunch heavyweights, Fabio Wardley, has been making massive statements since his debut. By way of comparison, Lartey (14-3) lost a ten-round decision to Nathan Gorman but was stopped in four by Daniel Dubois. Guided by his high-profile manager, Dillian Whyte, and promoted by Matchroom, his career is in good hands. From the streets of Ipswich to the English Heavyweight Championship, Fabio Wardley reflects on his journey from Suffolk to stardom: “There wasn’t really one particular thing that got me into boxing. 'weve got this billy. Born and raised in the boxing wilderness of Ipswich in Suffolk, unbeaten heavyweight prospect Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley lifted the English heavyweight title with a brilliant third round stoppage of Simon Vallily at the historic Matchroom Fight Camp in Essex last night. Fabio Wardley celebrates his victory over Mariano Ruben Diaz Strunz at the O2 Arena in London on July 20. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. But the opportunity comes when it comes and you have to take advantage of it.”, “Styles make fights and it just so happens that my style was more awkward and more uncomfortable for Lartey on the night.”. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. They had an upcoming white collar show and asked me if I wanted to give it a go. This is One minute he was really on it and then the next he was blasé about it and wasn’t interested. Heavyweight Fabio Wardley recorded the best win of his career as he knocked out double world-title challenger Eric Molina in the fifth round to extend … I hadn’t gone the amateur route either, so in terms of sparring, when I say I’ve had four white-collar fights they were suspicious and not as open to it. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty Images) Fabio Wardley Details Dillian Whyte’s ‘Horrible’ Sparring Sessions. Out in the big bad world should a stranger or enemy get the better of you in a physical disagreement, leaving you in a bloody mess for whatever reason, then not o... Former WBA Super 140lbs king Regis Prograis appeared to KO Ivan Redkach with a legitimate body shot, only for the Ukrainian to stay down claiming an illegal blow, before the ex-champion was awarded an unsatisfying six-round technical decisi... Former WBC super-welterweight champion Tony Harrison and Florida southpaw Bryant Perrella batted to a split draw at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Boxing » News » The Rise and Rise of Fabio Wardley. Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren - fighter predictions for Saturday. English Heavyweight Title rivals Fabio Wardley and Simon Vallily will come together for a special ePress conference at 7pm (BST) tonight on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel. Fabio Wardley is beatable, says Eric Molina March 23, 2021 1:58 PM 2 min read. facebook twitter whatsapp (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Check for Whyte-Povetkin 2 on DAZN in your country . January 13, 2021 5:55 pm. I’m really happy with the progression of my career and the direction things are moving in.”. SUFFOLK puncher Fabio Wardley snatched the biggest scalp of his career with a violent KO of Eric Molina. facebook twitter whatsapp (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Check for Whyte-Povetkin 2 on DAZN in your country . Weekend betting angle – Andrade vs Williams, Paul vs A... IBHOF inductee and boxing gambling expert Graham Houston unearths the betting value in tonight’s f, Joshua 100% sure of Fury deal and victory, With negotiations still continuing over a venue for his undisputed world heavyweight title showdown, Pearson primed to upset Gongora, face 168lbs elite, Christopher Pearson is ready to upset the odds on Saturday night, as the American super-middleweight. Fabio Wardley has decent boxing skills and like a lot of heavyweights clearly has power. Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina. Following a frustrating and disruptive time with his then-management team, Wardley’s career began to flounder, with more fights being cancelled than made. On March 27th, former Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder rival, Eric Molina, provides the next test in the fledgling pro’s early career path. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. Crossing into Norfolk and working with Norwich’s Graham Everett and Sam Sexton allowed Wardley to develop in those early, tough stages. I had my own trainer in Ipswich, but they were the first people I got my start with.”. Prospects to Watch is a series where I analyse Wardley is now 10-0 with 9 KOs after knocking out Ghana's Richard Lartey in round two. Whyte vs. Povetkin 2: The background Alexander Povetkin seemingly forgot to read the script when he knocked Dillian Whyte out last year at Matchroom's groundbreaking Fight Camp. Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley lifted the English heavyweight title with a brilliant third round stoppage of Simon Vallily at the historic Matchroom Fight Camp in Essex last night. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. I was able to fight twice last year, which I see as a blessing, and I’m just happy with my progression and how everything’s moving. Exclusive interview by Ian Aldous: A mere forty-eight hours prior to our conversation, Fabio Wardley (10-0) was in the final stretch of preparation for his scheduled clash with former two-time world title challenger, Eric Molina (27-6) on March 6th in London. Following a frustrating and disruptive time with his then-management team, Wardley’s career began to flounder, with more fights being cancelled than made. It was a conversation that ended with Wardley joining Whyte’s own growing stable of fighters. The only prior experience he had in boxing was a number of white-collar bouts, which is a testament to how well he has done so far as a professional, despite the lack of amateur involvement. “I want to get both of those this year so probably the Southern Area in July and then the English in the latter part of the year, maybe November or December. It was just such a nightmare to try and get done and get made.”, He ran into the same pitfalls when trying to rebook the fight again, and told me he was, “sick of wasting my time on it.”. Wardley (10-0, 9 KOs) steps up against former two-time Heavyweight world title challenger, Molina (27-6, 19 KOs) on the undercard of his manager Dillian Whyte’s crunch rematch with Alexander Povektin on March 6, with a venue still to be confirmed. “I’ve built calluses towards it really, where I’m just in the mentality of, ‘just keep going’. I had nothing going for me (laughs).”. Hopefully I get through the next one [against Denis Lewandowski] and then I can just keep going. For others, there needs to be more than clocking in and clocking out or sitting at a desk all day. Fabio Wardley is beatable, says Eric Molina March 23, 2021 1:58 PM 2 min read. Last August, in Eddie Hearn’s back garden, Wardley claimed the vacant English heavyweight title with a third-round stoppage of Simon Valliy. As he prepares for a crack at a seasoned veteran, it’s quite incredible to believe that this will be Wardley’s fifteenth fight. “If anything, I’m one of the lucky ones to have a fight date and be able to fight compared to a lot of boxers I know that aren’t able to. He was the first big name who took me in as a sparring partner and gave me some advice and attention. He had a good back-and-forth with Daniel and took Gorman ten rounds, so he’s no pushover,” he said. I’m able to move into bigger fights with the likes of Eric Molina. The humble heavyweight smartly used those contests as ammunition to add to his arsenal to prepare correctly for his turn against Lartey. Boxing News: Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina on the undercard of Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte 2 in Gibraltar. The 26-year old resides in and fights out of Ipswich, Suffolk. That would be how I want my career to go, at least for this year, and then we will move on and see what other heavyweights are about.”, Follow Emmily on Twitter at: @emmily_jane. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. Scores were 96-95 (Dignum), 96-94 (Sirotki... “After I’d had a few fights, he [Whyte] was calling out for sparring partners so I went up to Loughborough where he was training for Robert Helenius.”. Fabio Wardley is (10-0, 9 KOs) in his professional boxing career and is the reigning English Heavyweight Champion. “That was the first time we sparred and we clicked and got on really well. Find the perfect fabio wardley stock photo. Boxing Results: Andrey Fedosov Destroys Majidov! It’s a clash that Molina is clearly dedicating himself to. However, due to international travel restrictions, their heavyweight battle on the Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte 2 undercard, and the entire bill, has been rescheduled for March 27th in Gibraltar. facebook twitter whatsapp (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Check for Whyte-Povetkin 2 on DAZN in your country . It is an unpleasant and humbling experience to be beaten up by someone. "I haven't done all the ABAs stuff, been with the GB squad, or all of that. Fabio Wardley (born 18 December 1994) is a British professional boxer who has held the English heavyweight title since 2020. Still training in his home town, Wardley would sign with Norwich-based Shamrock Promotions, the same outfit that had previously guided the career of former British heavyweight champion Sam Sexton. At just twenty-six and with only fifteen fights, Wardley isn’t battle-worn unlike those heavyweights with 100+ amateur contests and a lifetime in the game. The American has only failed when matched versus the upper echelon of the heavyweight division. “I’ve experienced a lot of delays and stuff earlier in my career, so I’m kind of hardened to it,” Wardley admits. ... With no real amateur background, Wardley kicked off his pro career with his only points victory to date over Jacub Wojcik back in 2017, but after nine consecutive stoppage wins with the East Anglian yet to go past six rounds, he's on a real upward spiral under the guidance of Dillian Whyte and Eddie Hearn. Fabio Wardley is the fifth instalment of Prospects to Watch. He hasn’t gone many rounds so I don’t know how good his stamina is however hes shown no signs of gassing out yet. “He let me know that, ‘this is going to be my last stand, kind of thing. Around eighteen months later, after significant improvement, the opportunity to turn pro arose. “When I initially got in to the gym it was just to keep fit, to keep me occupied. The English heavyweight prospect faces the next test on his journey beneath the Whyte-Povetkin rematch. You read that correctly, FIFTEENTH. I was in from the first session, from the first spar, and bit of training. “I knew how tough he was. Perhaps the most impressive trait of Fabio Wardley is the fact that he has absolutely no amateur background. “After I’d had a few fights, he [Whyte] was calling out for sparring partners so I went up to Loughborough where he was training for Robert Helenius.” recalled Wardley. “He’s one of the biggest divas I think I’ve come across in boxing, so far,” he said with more than a hint of annoyance. With one of the sport’s strongest characters in Whyte on hand for advice. Fabio Wardley is beatable, says Eric Molina March 23, 2021 1:58 PM 2 min read. 2,099 talking about this. 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