Frazer Clarke Seeks to Prove Himself with Upset Over Justis Huni

Frazer Clarke is confident that he can change the public's perception of him by defeating Justis Huni at Tottenham on Saturday night. After a split decision defeat to Jeamie TKV in November, the 34-year-old heavyweight is looking to revive his career. Huni, meanwhile, is coming off a devastating knockout loss to Fabio Wardley, despite having controlled the fight before the disappointing conclusion. Clarke is aware of the challenge ahead, but believes in his abilities and is eager to prove himself. "He's one of those names that, when he didn't qualify for the Olympics, you're thinking, 'yes, that's one less problem', because he's very good," Clarke said of Huni. "I think he's good all round - good feet, good hands, good defence, and fast. He's been in boxing for a long time." Clarke has teamed up with new trainer Joe Gallagher and is feeling renewed confidence. He acknowledges that his lacklustre performance against TKV may have made him an underdog, but he's not fazed. "I believe in the work that I'm doing, and I believe I can go there and cause the upset because that's what it would be," he said. "As long as I believe in myself, I don't need anyone else's verification. I can see it, and I already believe it. When the stars align on that night, I'm not going to shock the world, but I just want to change people's opinion. And by winning this fight, I think it elevates me to a really good level." Clarke split with his previous trainer Angel Fernandez at the start of the year, admitting that the change was perhaps overdue. He's been reflecting on his defeat to TKV and is determined to make a statement. "I watched it back and thought, what was I doing? I fought in a bit of a trance, and it backfired on me," Clarke said. "The fight was very close, but when I look back at it, I could totally understand the decision. It haunts me, if I'm honest. The defeat to Fabio Wardley was one thing, but that overall performance hurt me a lot more because I'm better than that. I don't like the way it's left people's opinion of me. I want people to think I'm a good fighter, and that is definitely not the lasting vision I want people to have of me." With a newfound sense of purpose, Clarke is ready to face Huni and prove his doubters wrong.