BBC Boxing Returns: Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV for British Title

Professional boxing makes a landmark return to free-to-air television in the UK tonight, as the BBC broadcasts a major heavyweight title fight in a primetime Saturday slot.

Clarke's Third Title Bid Headlines BBC's Boxing Comeback

Frazer Clarke will challenge Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight championship in the evening's main event at Derby's Vaillant Live arena. This represents Clarke's third attempt to capture the prestigious domestic title, following a dramatic draw with Fabio Wardley in early 2024 and a subsequent loss in their rematch seven months later.

The 34-year-old Olympic bronze medallist has since rebuilt his momentum with a stoppage victory over Ebenezer Tetteh. His opponent, the 32-year-old TKV (real name Tshikeva), will be looking to overturn his own fortunes after a controversial defeat to David Adeleye in April. This highly anticipated clash was originally scheduled for 25 October but was postponed due to an injury sustained by TKV.

How to Watch the Fights

The boxing event takes place tonight, Saturday 29 November. For viewers across the UK, the action will be available live and free of charge.

BBC iPlayer will stream the full undercard and main event from 6pm GMT until 10pm GMT. BBC Two will then join for a live television broadcast covering the key fights between 8pm GMT and 10pm GMT.

A New Era for Boxing on the BBC

This event heralds the start of a significant new partnership between the BBC and promoter Boxxer, marking the broadcaster's first consistent output of professional boxing in many years. The BBC has a storied history with the sport, having aired the UK's first ever televised boxing match back in 1938.

While the corporation has shown professional bouts sporadically over the subsequent decades, and audiences are familiar with its coverage of amateur boxing during the Olympic Games, this new deal promises regular top-level professional fights for licence-fee payers.

According to the latest odds from BetFred, Clarke enters as the strong favourite at 2/9, with TKV priced at 18/5. A draw is listed at 18/1.