Zorro Vs Clarke: Continued Cruiserweight Prowess on Taylor/Catterall Undercard

In a battle as hot as the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, the support had to be impressive. And, sure enough, it delivered.

Ellis Zorro (17-1) is coming off the first loss of his professional career, a brutal and devastating beating at the hands of the biggest cruiserweight in the world right now, Australian southpaw Jai Opetaia (24-0).

However, the Return Day card proved that Ellis Zorro has a lot of heart – and has no qualms about mixing with the best.

So, it’s no surprise to see him paired up with the tough and determined Cheavon Clarke (8-0), a rookie actor for years, who just became a student in early 2022. In fact, Clarke prides herself on being a novice. defeated current WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1).

The Team GB boxer was due to face Issac Chamberlain (16-2) for his BBofC British Cruiserweight title, although Chamberlain – along with Ben Shalom’s Boxxer – are clearly targeting Jack Massey (21-2) and the EBU title European Cruiserweight empty as the most important. . Or, more than that, watch the upcoming round with Youtuber-and-BBBofC English Cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley (11-0) as a highlight.

So, as Chamberlain leaves his belt, as Boxxer fighters often do, it falls to the talented and ever-present Ellis Zorro to be his dance partner, on May 25.

Given the experience and strength of both men, it’s hard to see who will come out on top; Clarke has more than enough novice experience and has shown ease in the professional ring, while Zorro has grown completely into the professional ranks and has the height and reach to keep things balanced.

Either Zorro will go for the second belt of his professional career – and a respectable one at that – or, ‘C4’ will explode, much to the delight of Leeds.