Underdog Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva damaged Frazer Clarke in the 11th stanza before securing the British heavyweight title on scorecards
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva overcame Frazer Clarke by split decision to claim the British heavyweight title on a momentous evening for the boxing, as live professional boxing returned to BBC linear television for the first time in twenty years
This wasn't a technical showcase at Derby Vaillant Live arena, with constant grappling and clinching, but the bout sparked into life when Jeamie Tshikeva rocked Frazer Clarke with a devastating left hook in the eleventh stanza
A shocked Frazer Clarke somehow managed to remained standing and staggered back to his coaches
With his trainer poised to throw in the towel unless he responded, Frazer Clarke declared he could carry on and valiantly endured the concluding stanza
The judges scored it one fifteen to one thirteen and one fifteen to one twelve for Jeamie Tshikeva, while the remaining official went one fifteen to one twelve for Olympic bronze medallist Clarke
"It's unbelievable I whooped my opponent in his back yard," London native Jeamie Tshikeva, who was had a point taken for a body shot below the belt, said
"I understood he was going to cling, but he started breathing heavily within the opening half-minute We're not in the Olympics anymore"
Jeamie Tshikeva Dominates Late to Shock Frazer Clarke
Clarke had early success early on but Jeamie Tshikeva - who was frequently admonished for illegal shots - came on strong in the final stages
Around 3,500 vocal fans packed the intimate arena, taunting Jeamie Tshikeva on his walk to the ring
Frazer Clarke, from local Burton, received a enthusiastic welcome in reply
Much to the audience's enjoyment, he established dominance in the opening round, snapping a jab to the midsection before ripping in sharp uppercuts that definitely hurt Jeamie Tshikeva
But the fighter from Tottenham - whose background includes a fascinating history, with both his dad and grandfather serving in the armed forces - showed his determination and settled into the contest
The fight had initially been planned for last October before a rib problem forced Jeamie Tshikeva out
The rescheduling reheated the rivalry, damaging a once-respectful rivalry
Clarke's corner repeatedly protested illegal shots from Jeamie Tshikeva, some connecting on the opposite side of the referee, who delivered a caution in the third round
Shortly after, another debatable blow earned TKV the point deduction
Jabbing were infrequent; instead, the fight became clinches from Frazer Clarke and constant leaning from Jeamie Tshikeva, with lunging, telegraphed shots interrupting the contest
Jeamie Tshikeva was effective with his left hook, and Frazer Clarke with his rising punch, but both men absorbed the blows as if they were bouncing off a wall
Right when the bout seemed to be fading, TKV - his right eye heavily swollen - detonated a left hand that made Clarke stumbling in the 11th stanza
Clarke stayed upright only by holding onto Jeamie Tshikeva, seeming disoriented as the referee stepped in for a better view
His coach, Angel Fernandez, looked determined to pulling him out, but Frazer Clarke insisted on fight on
He departed the arena without giving a post-match comments, still seeming stunned
'Billion Dollar Baby' Performs Well in Impressive Performance
In the chief-support bout, British fighter Francesca 'Billion Dollar Baby' Hennessy extended her undefeated streak to seven wins, no losses with a overwhelming decision victory over former atomweight world champion Fabiana Bytyqi
After an eye-catching walk to the ring including a dance routine alongside a performance team, Francesca Hennessy, 21, displayed quick movement, clean choice of punches and seamless combinations
She achieved great success by focusing on the torso of the twenty-nine-year-old Czech fighter - who previously held a world championship at atomweight - as every judge scored every round to Francesca Hennessy
"Billion Dollar Baby on the television, let's go, everyone," the fighter from Kent said, before challenging former bantamweight world champion her potential next opponent
Clarke, TKV and Francesca Hennessy all played their part in what could be an crucial evening for UK boxing
Although there was no a world-title fight or a famous fighter on the bill, but television coverage can attract wider viewership, draw youth into boxing gyms and expand the sport in manners subscription boxing may have trouble to accomplish
The future will show what the true impact is, but if even a few more kids walk into their local boxing club on Monday, the event will have made its mark
