Viddal Riley defends English cruiserweight title with victory over Mikael Lawal; Isaac Chamberlain confrontation leads to chaos at O2 Arena; Alen Babic and Callum Simpson score stoppage wins; Watch Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke live on Sky Sports
Viddal Riley successfully defended his English cruiserweight title in a thrilling bout against Mikael Lawal at the O2 Arena. Riley outpointed Lawal with a unanimous decision win, showcasing his slick movement and counter-punching skills throughout the fight. Despite Lawal’s best efforts to land power shots, Riley’s elusive style proved too difficult to overcome.
The tension escalated after the fight when British champion Isaac Chamberlain confronted Riley during his post-fight interview. Chamberlain criticized Riley’s performance, calling him out for running and questioning his bravery. The situation intensified when Cheavon Clarke, the mandatory challenger for the British title, also tried to enter the conversation, leading to a heated exchange that required security intervention.
In other exciting matchups on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke, Alen Babic secured a sixth-round stoppage victory over Steve Robinson, bouncing back from a previous defeat. Babic’s relentless pressure and heavy shots eventually forced the referee to wave off the fight.
Meanwhile, Callum Simpson impressed with a fourth-round stoppage win against Dulla Mbabe, showcasing his skills as a super-middleweight contender. Simpson’s dominant performance caught the attention of Zak Chelli, the British 168lb champion, as he called him out for a future showdown.
The action-packed night at the O2 Arena set the stage for more thrilling matchups in the cruiserweight and super-middleweight divisions. Fans can catch all the excitement by watching Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke live on Sky Sports Action or Sky Sports Main Event.