Isaac Chamberlain has vacated his British cruiserweight title ahead of Cheavon Clarke purse bids
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took to social media to vent his frustrations at the now former British cruiserweight champion Isaac Chamberlain after he withdrew from purse bids with his mandatory challenger Cheavon Clarke just one hour before.
Hearn publicly stated on X: “After it was ordered two months ago, today the day had finally come for the Isaac Chamberlain vs Cheavon Clarke purse bid.
“The team drove down to Cardiff to bid in what would have been, by far, the biggest purses of their career.
“Instead, IC team chose to vacate just an hour before the bid.
“Fifth duck in a row…”
Chamberlain is looking to exercise his right as mandatory challenger to the European title to face Michal Cieslak next instead.
The Polish champion has knocked out his last four opponents in a row since his WBO world title defeat to Lawrence Okolie in 2022.
Managed by Hennessey Sports, Chamberlain released the following statement issued by his promotional outfit: “The European title is the only title I’ve challenged for that I’ve not added to my collection. I want to test myself. I want to continue dethroning champions, and now Michal Cieslak stands in my way of becoming European champion.
“I respect him. I respect his power. I respect what he’s achieved, but when we step in the ring there will be a new champion.”