Frazer Clarke left with a BRUTAL dent to his head after knockout defeat to Fabio Wardley… while the British heavyweight is taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after oxygen treatment in the ring

Heavyweight boxer Frazer Clarke was sent to hospital following his knockout defeat to Fabio Wardley with a suspected broken jaw and dent on the side of his head.

The fight, which took place in Riyadh on Saturday night, ended in the first round after Clarke was caught by a powerful overhand right that sent him to the canvas.

Immediately after the fight, ringside photos revealed a worrying dent on the side of Clarke’s head, raising alarms about the severity of the blow he suffered.

Medical staff responded quickly and Clarke was given oxygen before being transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Reports indicate that medical staff are concerned not only about the visible dent, but also a suspected broken jaw, which could complicate his recovery.

Heavyweight boxer Frazer Clarke was sent to hospital following his knockout defeat to Fabio Wardley with a suspected broken jaw and dent on the side of his head

The fight, which took place in Riyadh on Saturday night, ended in the first round after Clarke was caught by a powerful overhand right that sent him to the canvas

Clarke’s team said they are awaiting detailed assessments from doctors, who will carry out tests to determine the full extent of his injuries.

Despite the fight’s unfortunate outcome for Clarke, the Saudi Arabian ground team is optimistic about his recovery.

They noted that he was responsive and stable when he was taken to the hospital, which is encouraging news given the nature of the injury.

The British title fight against Wardley was highly anticipated, featuring two rising stars in the heavyweight division.

Speaking about the dent on Clarke’s head after the fight, Johnny Nelson said: ‘I’ve never seen a knockout like that and a reaction like that on a fighter’s face. That was scary.

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