Frazer Clarke says he and opponent Jeamie Tshikeva have a "responsibility" to showcase boxing to new audiences by headlining on free-to-air television in Derby on 25 October.

The British heavyweight title fight marks the start of BBC Sport's new broadcast deal with Boxxer.

Coverage will be live on BBC Two from 20:00 to 22:00 BST, with the undercard streamed on BBC iPlayer.

Speaking at a respectful news conference in London, Olympian Clarke said the fight will "bring audiences on different backgrounds".


The 34-year-old said: "This isn't the typical heavyweight contest. There will be no chairs thrown, no tables thrown, there doesn't need to be slang between us.

"This is two men, dedicated to the craft, who love the sport and are willing to compete to be the best in Britain as a heavyweight."

Tottenham's Tshikeva - known as TKV - echoed his opponent's sentiments.

"Not many people realise how big this moment is, not only for Boxxer, BBC, me and Frazer but it's big for British boxing in general," the 31-year-old said.

"Me and Frazer are going to make history."

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