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JEAMIE TKV UPSETS OLYMPIAN FRAZER CLARKE, CLAIMS BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN IN DERBY

TKV claimed the British Heavyweight title, defeating Frazer Clarke by split decision in a gruelling fight. The event marked professional boxing's return to BBC TV.

Jeamie TKV Upsets Olympian Frazer Clarke, Claims British Heavyweight Crown in Derby
TKV Edges Clarke by Split Decision for British Heavyweight Title

Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva (9-2, 5 KOs) beat Frazer Clarke (9-2-1, 7 KOs) by split decision on November 29, 2025, grabbing the British heavyweight title. This was a big deal, as it was the first time in 20 years that live pro boxing was back on BBC TV.

The fight at the Derby Vaillant Live arena wasn't a technical masterpiece. There was a lot of holding, but things got interesting when TKV from Tottenham landed a hard left hook on Clarke in the 11th round.

Clarke, though shaken, managed to stay on his feet and get back to his corner. His trainer almost stopped the fight, but the tired 34-year-old said he could keep going and fought until the end.

The judges scored it 115-113 and 115-112 for TKV, while one judge had it 115-112 for Clarke, who won a bronze medal at the Olympics.

It feels great. "I beat him on his own turf," said TKV, 32, from London. He had a point taken away for a low blow in the third round.

I knew he would hang in there, but he was tired early on. This isn't the Olympics anymore.”

TKV later said he was sorry for his distasteful comments at the post-fight press conference.

Clarke, a Tokyo 2020 winner, suffered his second pro loss. Now in his mid-thirties, it's not clear what's next for him.

For TKV, this is his biggest win so far in his 11th fight.

He left the ring with the British heavyweight title, joining a list of champs like Henry Cooper, Lennox Lewis, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua.

About 3,500 fans filled the arena, booing TKV as he walked to the ring. Clarke, from nearby Burton-upon-Trent, got a big cheer.

The fans were happy when Clarke started strong, landing a jab to the body and some uppercuts that bothered TKV.

But TKV, whose father and grandfather were in the Zairean army, showed he could fight and settled into the match.

The fight was first planned for October, but TKV had to pull out due to a rib injury. This made things tense between them.

Clarke's corner kept complaining about TKV's low blows, some of which the referee didn't see. The ref warned TKV in the third round, and soon after, another low blow cost TKV a point.

There weren't many jabs; instead, Clarke kept holding, and TKV leaned heavily. The punches thrown were big but obvious.

TKV did well with his left hook and Clarke with his uppercut, but both fighters took the hits well.

When the fight seemed to be slowing down, TKV, with a swollen right eye, landed a left hook in the 11th that stunned Clarke.

Clarke stayed standing by leaning on TKV, looking out of it as the referee watched closely.

His coach, Angel Fernandez, almost stopped the fight, but Clarke insisted on going on.

He left the ring without talking to the press, still looking dazed.

'Billion Dollar Baby' wins big.

In the main supporting fight, English bantamweight Francesca 'Billion Dollar Baby' Hennessy is now 7-0 after beating former atomweight world champ Fabiana Bytyqi.

Hennessy, 21, had a great entrance with dancers and showed quick footwork, good shot selection, and smooth combinations.

She kept hitting the body of the 29-year-old Czech fighter, who used to be a world champ at atomweight. All three judges gave every round to Hennessey.

"BDB (Billion Dollar Baby) on the BBC, let's go," said Hennessy, calling out former bantamweight world champ Shannon Courtenay.

Clarke, TKV, and Hennessy all played a part in what could be a big night for British boxing.

Even though there wasn't a world-title fight or a famous name on the card, being on free TV can reach new fans, get young people into boxing gyms, and help the sport grow in ways that pay-per-view can't.

We'll see what happens, but if some kids join their local boxing club on Monday, the night will have been worth it.

MOSES ITAUMA INJURED: QUEENSBERRY RESCHEDULES FRANKLIN HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FOR MARCH 28

Moses Itauma is out! An injury has forced Jermaine Franklin's clash to be rescheduled for March 28 at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

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Moses Itauma Out Of January 24 Fight

Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) has had to pull out of his January 24 fight against Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) after picking up an injury in training.

Queensberry Promotions broke the news today, January 13: “Unfortunately, Moses Itauma has sustained an injury in camp. The Magnificent 7 show has been rescheduled for March 28th.”

That stings if you’re Itauma. He’s the WBA and WBO’s top-ranked heavyweight, and he’s got his sights set on a world title shot in 2026.

Franklin, 32, was coming over from Michigan to give the young heavyweight from Kent a real test. A few years back, Franklin managed to go the distance with both Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, so he’s no pushover.

Itauma’s been tearing through the division, stopping 11 of his 13 opponents in the first two rounds. Last time out, the Slovakian-born southpaw made quick work of Dillian Whyte, finishing him in just two minutes in August 2025.

Now, with the fight pushed back, Itauma will be out of the ring for seven months. Not exactly what you want when you’re a rising star on the fast track to a world title. Franklin hasn’t fought since September, so both men will be shaking off a bit of rust.

In just two years as a pro, Itauma’s grabbed the Commonwealth and WBO International heavyweight titles. As an amateur, he was flawless—24 wins, no losses, 11 KOs, and gold medals at every level: English Schools, European Schoolboys, English and European Juniors, Multi-Nation BoxCup, English Youth, European Youth, and the World Youth Championships.

The new date is set: Itauma and Franklin will finally meet on March 28—just 63 days later than planned—live on DAZN. Fittingly, it’s the same day the Louvre first opened its doors back in 1794. Maybe fans in Manchester will see a masterpiece of their own at the Co-op Live arena.

THE GYPSY KING RETURNS: WHY TYSON FURY IS TRAINING IN THAILAND FOR 2026

Tyson Fury is back: As the Gypsy King prepares for 2026, USBA champ Brandon Moore and Arslanbek Makhmudov emerge as top opponents.

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Tyson Fury Offered Comeback Fight Against USBA Heavyweight Champion

Tyson Fury just got offered a comeback fight against Brandon Moore, a guy who used to crunch numbers as an accountant and play basketball before turning to boxing.

Fury walked away from the sport last January after losing twice in a row to his old rival, Oleksandr Usyk. But six months later, he changed his mind—big time. Now, the ‘Gipsy King’ says he wants to fight again in 2026.

He’s 37 now, and lately he’s been training hard in Thailand with fellow boxer Kevin Lerena. Fury keeps saying this comeback isn’t about the pay cheque—it’s about his love for boxing.

He can’t wait to step back in the ring before April ends. There’s talk of a huge summer fight against a big name. A bunch of potential opponents have popped up, and now we’ve got Brandon Moore in the mix. Moore’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, is pushing to get talks going.

“Brandon Moore is the USBA Heavyweight Champ, coming off three straight wins against undefeated fighters,” Salita told Sky Sports. “He’s a real American heavyweight—6’6”, 240-250 pounds, strong, and getting better every fight. Physically, he’s built like Anthony Joshua, but he’s his own man. He wants to prove himself at the top, and fighting Fury is exactly that.”

Moore’s 31, and honestly, he’s done a bit of everything. He grew up in a family packed with athletes—five brothers, all of whom played sports in college or even professionally. His younger brother, Shaq Moore, plays pro soccer for FC Dallas and has over 20 caps for the US national team. Shaq even scored the fastest goal in Gold Cup history—just 20 seconds in against Canada.

Brandon’s road to boxing wasn’t exactly straight. He played basketball for two years at Southeastern University in Florida, then transferred to Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee and got a degree in accounting and finance in 2016. Two years later, he stepped into a boxing gym for the first time and never looked back. By 2019, he had quit his accounting job and gone all-in on boxing.

He moved up the ranks fast after going pro in 2020. His record stands at 19-1, with 10 knockouts. The only loss came to Richard Torrez Jr, who’s still undefeated.

Moore’s definitely a name to watch, but there’s another contender in the picture—Arslanbek Makhmudov. People have been talking about the Russian heavyweight lately, and he might just get the nod for Fury’s tune-up fight. Last time out, Makhmudov beat veteran David Allen on points back in October.

Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, had this to say to Box Nation when asked about the possible matchup: “He’s a very smart guy. He knows what he wants and how to get there. Sure, we’re talking about opponents and all that, but he’s no fool… he knows the score. Maybe we can go with Makhmudov. We’ll see.”

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