Isaac Chamberlain has vacated his British cruiserweight title, a decision revealed by Eddie Hearn just an hour before the scheduled purse bids for his ordered fight against Chev Clarke. The bids, ordered two months ago and set to take place in Cardiff, were anticipated to be the highest of both fighters' careers. Chamberlain's team chose to vacate the title in favor of pursuing a fight against Michal Cieslak for the European cruiserweight title, with Cieslak being the current European champion. This move was confirmed by Eddie Hearn and further elaborated by Hennessy Sports, stating Chamberlain's intention to take on the European title challenge next.
Hennessy Sports' official statement regarding Isaac Chamberlain vacating his British title 📝 #IsaacChamberlain | #ChevClarke | #BoxingNews https://t.co/NjglgwTNr9
CHAMBERLAIN VACATES BRITISH CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE ‼️ Isaac Chamberlain has today vacated his British cruiserweight title and will instead go down the European title route. Purse bids were scheduled for today for Chamberlain to face the undefeated Chev Clarke. Clarke is now set… https://t.co/7lkHrWL9vM
Isaac Chamberlain has vacated his British cruiserweight title in order to pursue a shot at European champion Michal Cieslak. https://t.co/G6O0gdX29R
Isaac Chamberlain has stated that he’s vacated his British cruiserweight title after being ordered to fight Chev Clarke because he has also been ordered to challenge Michal Cieslak for the European cruiserweight title and intends to take that fight next instead. https://t.co/58WR6wKCRU
Isaac Chamberlain has now vacated his British cruiserweight title just an hour before purse bids for his ordered fight vs Chev Clarke, Eddie Hearn has revealed.
After it was ordered two months ago, today the day had finally come for the @IChamberlain_ v @C4CHEV 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.…
I Stand Corrected‼️ Jaron Ennis will NOT be facing Cody Crowley next & also will not be on the Canelo vs Munguia undercard..😳 I truly hope this is a sign that he will be vacating the 147 IBF email belt to move up to 154 for the opportunity to fight Murtazaliev under Matchroom… https://t.co/CBnNzv2Xjg