Online Reporter
FRAZER CLARKE’S one-round victory over Ebenezer Tetteh ended in chaos as the beaten Ghanaian raged at referee Kevin Parker’s stoppage.
Burton-on-Trent giant Clarke, 33, needed emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia after Fabio Wardley smashed a dent into his skull, in a one-round battering last October.
The Team GB Olympic bronze winner bounced back in style against Tetteh, dodging a couple of wild swings from the veteran and then flooring him with the first serious punch of the opener.
And then the referee dived in as soon as Clarke raced onto the overmatched Accra punchbag.
Tetteh was furious that Parker dived in so swiftly and had to be calmed down by the security staff after manhandling the referee.
He didn’t hang around for the official result announcement, racing away from the brief bout, into the dressing rooms and away from the farcical fight. Recovered Clarke celebrated with his team but will need a much more serious test to prove his potential, with dreams still on a world title.
After his win, a jubilant Clarke said: “I have been crying out for that kind of performance since my debut.
“I have come through some dark times, so that feels amazing.
“People can take whatever they want from it but I was just so happy to be back in the boxing ring.
“Thank you to everyone who stuck by me because it has been difficult.
“I knew I hit him with a big shot, and I knew he wasn’t all there and that was enough. I think the ref did a good job.
“I would love the winner of David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV. I want to box again ASAP.
“I feel the best I have ever felt, all that adversity has made me stronger and going forward I will take people out.” — Sun.
