Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton Gives Green Light for Fabio Wardley to Fight at Portman Road in Hometown
Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton has given the green light for heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley to potentially fight at Portman Road in his hometown in front of a massive crowd. Wardley, who recently retained his British and Commonwealth titles after a thrilling draw with Frazer Clarke, is a passionate supporter of Ipswich and regularly attends their matches.
Ashton expressed his pride in Wardley’s accomplishments and stated, “We’ve always been open to him fighting at Portman Road in his hometown in front of what will be a huge crowd.” While Wardley is considering his next career move and a possible rematch with Clarke, he has not ruled out the option of fighting at the football stadium.
The prospect of Wardley fighting at Portman Road has generated excitement among fans, with Wardley himself stating, “Whoever I fight there, it would be a dream come true for me to fight at Portman Road in front of over 30,000 people.” Ipswich Town is currently in a tight battle for promotion to the Premier League, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the potential hometown fight.
With the top three promotion spots in contention, Wardley is closely following Ipswich’s progress and is hopeful for their success. The opportunity to fight at Portman Road would be a significant milestone for Wardley, who is eager to showcase his skills in front of a passionate hometown crowd.
As the boxing world awaits Wardley’s decision on his next opponent and venue, the possibility of a hometown fight at Portman Road has captured the imagination of fans and the boxing community alike. Stay tuned for updates on Wardley’s future plans and the potential blockbuster event at Ipswich Town’s stadium.