“Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s Tied Bout Draws 1.7 Million Viewers on Sky Sports”

In a thrilling showdown that captivated audiences across the UK, Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s tied bout on March 31st reached an impressive 1.7 million viewers on Sky Sports. The clash between these two unbeaten British fighters saw a peak audience of 746,000 and an average of 438,000 viewers tuning in throughout the four-hour broadcast.

This fight has now become the fifth most watched boxing event on Sky Sports in the last decade, following closely behind some legendary matchups such as Eubank-Williams, Shields-Marshall, Khan-Vargas, and Taylor-Catterall. Notably, it also holds the title for the biggest audience for a heavyweight fight on the network.

The undercard for this event was equally exciting, with Chris Kongo, Viddal Riley, Ben Whittaker, Callum Simpson, and Alen Babic all delivering impressive performances. Ben Shalom, the founder of promotor Boxxer and CEO, expressed his excitement over the success of the event, highlighting the commitment to growing the sport and providing a platform for fighters to showcase their skills.

Sky Sports director of rights, Rob Selmes, also praised the thrilling fight for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, commending the bravery of both fighters and the massive audience that tuned in to watch. The partnership between Sky Sports and promotors Boxxer and Top Rank has proven to be a successful one, with more exciting matchups on the horizon.

Fans can look forward to the next big fight from Boxxer, as Lauren Price and Jessica McCaskill are set to face off for Welterweight World Titles in Cardiff on May 11th. With such incredible viewership numbers and a growing appetite for boxing in the UK and Ireland, the future looks bright for the sport and its dedicated fans.