Tempers flared in Derby as Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV nearly tore through security during a fierce weigh-in that set the tone for tomorrow night’s British Heavyweight title fight. Both men locked in at career-heavy weights – Clarke at 270.2 lbsTKV at 264.9 lbs – and neither of them bothered to pretend to like each other. BBC Two’s cameras caught the pushing, the shouting and the security scramble. That alone will drag many casuals into the broadcast.
This card is the first event in the new BBC Sport and BOXXER partnership, meaning millions will get this one for free on BBC Two in prime time. Undercard rolls on BBC iPlayer from 6pm, then the big boys take over from 8-10pm. Derby is going to sound like a steam engine.
Why the heavyweights are already overcooking
Clarke kept his words sharp earlier this week, telling BBC Sport, “I’m done talking. He’s finished.” Jeamie TKV didn’t exactly back down. He spoke to BOXXER’s own cameras and shot back: “He thinks it’s his night. It’s mine.” Simply. Direct. The kind of talk that turns a British title fight into something somewhat nastier.
The rest of the map isn’t soft either. Francesca Hennessy is looking to make a serious statement against former world champion Fabiana Bytyqi for the WBC International bantamweight belt. Bobby Dalton defends his English welterweight belt against Joel Kodua. Jack Massey makes his return, and Bradley Goldsmith meets Jordan Dujon in what might quietly be the toughest stretch of the night.
Fans online said Clarke “looks massive”, some worried he was “carrying too much” while others maintained the size was “exactly what he needs to bully TKV.” A bunch of fans think TKV came in perfectly balanced and “can shock everyone”. As always, the comments are half analysis, half chaos.
If the weigh-in was this heated, the fight could be volcanic. Derby gets a proper scrap.
Official Derby Weights:
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12 x 3 min – British Heavyweight Championship: Frazer Clarke (270.2lb) vs Jeamie TKV (264.9lb)
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10 x 2 min – WBC International Bantamweight Championship: Francesca Hennessy (117.8 lb) vs Fabiana Bytyqi (117.4 lb)
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10 x 3 min – English Welterweight Championship: Bobby Dalton (146.4 lb) vs Joel Kodua (146.7 lb)
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6 x 3 min – Cruiserweight Contest: Jack Massey (209.9 lb) vs Ivan Gabriel Garcia (209.0 lb)
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8 x 3 min – Middleweight competition: Bradley Goldsmith (162.1 lb) vs. Jordan Dujon (164.9 lb)
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6 x 3 min – Super Lightweight Competition: Scott Melvin (137.5 lb) vs Harvey Sturton (135.1 lb)
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6 x 3 min – Super Featherweight Contest: Josh Rose (131.2 lb) vs Jorge Luis Huerta Balleza (132.9 lb)**
Last updated on 28/11/2025
