So I thought stick with what you know and follow your heart, your dream, and just be patient. "But then after sitting down and speaking to Rob McCracken, who has been my go-to for making boxing decisions, he explained to me that to turn professional and maybe fight once or twice is not going to do a lot for you. I don't like to use the word depression because a lot of people go through a lot worse but my head was all over the place and the professionals seemed like the next best thing.
"For a few weeks it really did get me down. "At the time I reacted on emotion, I was angry that the coronavirus had hit at what was supposed to be my time," Clarke told ESPN. The 29-year-old joined GB Boxing Development squad in 2010 - and almost lost patience when the Olympics was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.Ĭlarke, from Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, last year considered turning professional instead of waiting for the Games, but Team GB coach Rob McCracken - who is also Anthony Joshua's trainer - talked him out of it.
Tokyo 2020: After 10 years, GB's Frazer Clarke can finally seize his chance at the Olympicsįrazer Clarke will begin his attempt to win Olympic gold in the men's super heavyweight category on Saturday, and although Tokyo 2020 was delayed by a year, the British boxer still had to wait longer than most athletes to live his dream at the Olympics.
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