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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.

EGIS KLIMAS CONFIRMS MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT FOR OLEKSANDR USYK VS DEONTAY WILDER 2026

Oleksandr Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, confirms a "very likely" 2026 fight against Deontay Wilder in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles.

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Oleksandr Usyk vacated the WBO title for a Wilder bout

A possible fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder may happen at the following time, according to Usyk’s manager.

In 2025, Oleksandr Usyk had only one bout in the ring, where he knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their rematch.

After that fight, there were rumours that the Ukrainian may retire from the sport because of had almost cleared out the heavyweight division.

Despite that, rumours were soon debunked, and the former undisputed heavyweight champion announced that he would be interested in facing former heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder.

Usyk’s Manager Offers Date for Wilder Bout

It was reported a few weeks ago that Usyk had voluntarily relinquished his WBO heavyweight title. As a result, he is no longer undisputed.

Shortly after that announcement, the 38-year-old revealed he would like to fight ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ deeming him ‘one of the greatest heavyweights of the last 10 years.’

And when he was at the Night of the Samurai event last week, Usyk again was asked about his next potential opponent, and he repeated his desire to face Wilder.

On the likelihood of the fight, Usyk’s representative Egis Klimas told The National, “It’s very likely (we will see Usyk vs. Wilder). Because right now we’re working on it, and we’re working on some multi-fight agreement for Oleksandr.

“As soon as we confirm that, we’re going to jump in. And some talks are already going on with the team of Wilder. We’re looking at Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and the dates are the end of April and the beginning of May.”

The Ukrainian hasn't boxed Stateside since 2019, when he faced Chazz Witherspoon in his first heavyweight bout.

The selection of Wilder, however, is quite surprising, given his recent performance. The 40-year-old boxer is 2-3 in his last five bouts, suffering defeats at the hands of Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker, and Tyson Fury.

Would Usyk retire after the upcoming fight with Wilder? At the age of 38, the reality is that Usyk very likely has only a few bouts left in him at the very most. With the bulk of the heavyweight rankings already knocked out, there would be very little opposition left in the sport for Usyk, and retirement after a bout with Wilder would be expected.

32-0 AND COUNTING: IS NAOYA INOUE OFFICIALLY THE GREATEST OF THIS GENERATION?

Naoya Inoue wraps up a flawless 2025, tying Muhammad Ali’s record with four undisputed title defences in a single calendar year.

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Inoue defends undisputed status four times to win 2025 FOTY.

Inoue wrapped up 2025 with a flawless 4-0, defending his super-bantamweight title four times around the globe and proving he's the best in boxing. Beating Alan Picasso put him back on top of the pound-for-pound rankings, solidifying his place as the sport's biggest name.

Lots of fighters had great moments this year, but no one else showed the same level of consistent dominance, historical importance, and activity that Inoue did.

An Amazing Year of Championship Wins

Inoue finished the year with a 32-0 record (27 KOs) after wins against Ye Joon Kim, Ramon Cardenas, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, and Alan Picasso. Each fight showed his command of the division, from quick knockouts to smart, well-fought decision wins against top contenders.

People noticed his cool demeanour, accuracy, and how he changes his strategy during fights, proving why he's considered the best.

Looking back at 2025, Inoue said, I wasn't sure about it myself, but I'll do my best to meet your expectations. To everyone who came to Riyadh and cheered us on, thanks a lot for your support.

We had so much support this year. Thanks! Happy New Year!

By successfully defending all four major belts four times this year, Inoue is the only male undisputed world champ left in boxing. He stayed active without injuries or performance drops, which set him apart from everyone else with a title.

While others picked and chose their fights, Inoue was always ready to put his title on the line.

Historical Wins and Worldwide Success

Besides being undefeated, Inoue's 2025 was historically awesome. He tied Muhammad Ali's record by defending the undisputed title four times in a single year.

Inoue also set a new record for the most consecutive world title fight wins, beating records held by Floyd Mayweather and Joe Louis.

His consistency across different countries was just as impressive. Inoue had amazing performances in Japan, the US, and Saudi Arabia, proving he's not just a local star but the most complete global champ in the sport.

This year, Inoue was the best in every category.

While other fighters had strong arguments, no one maintained undisputed control while building their legacy like Inoue did this year.

Inoue's multiple title defences made him the obvious choice.

A Familiar Honour, Earned Again

This is Inoue's second time winning WBN Fighter of the Year, after his undisputed wins in two divisions in 2023.

Winning again shows how great he is at the highest level of boxing. Very few fighters today have combined dominance with constant activity while adding to their legacy.

What's Next?

As 2025 ends, Inoue is not just boxing’s top champ, but the standard for sustained dominance. His wins have him moving from talking about what he could do to what his legacy will be. Future performances will be compared to what he’s already done.

The win over Picasso and return to number one P4P just shows he's unmatched.

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