Frazer Clarke will make pro boxing debut on Amir Khan vs Kell Brook undercard after Olympian signs with Anthony Joshua

OLYMPIC heavyweight bronze medallist Frazer Clarke is ready to make his debut on the undercard of Amir Khan vs Kell Brook subsequent month.

The 30-year-old spent greater than a decade as an newbie after being missed by Group GB at Rio 2016 as they went with Joe Joyce as their heavyweight consultant.

Clarke won bronze at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games last year
Clarke received bronze on the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Video games final yrCredit score: Getty

However he lastly received his probability in Tokyo final yr and took it with each palms as he secured a medal on the Video games - lacking out on the gold medal contest by advantage of a nasty minimize within the semi-finals.

Now he has turned over and already signed with Anthony Joshua's administration workforce 258 MGT.

He has additionally agreed a promotional take care of BOXXER which is able to see him struggle on Sky Sports activities.

A sparring companion of Joshua's for a few years, Clarke will characteristic on the highly-anticipated Brook-Khan present on the Manchester Area on February 19.

He mentioned: "I'm delighted to be making my debut on such an enormous night time for British boxing.

"I'm 100 per cent targeted on placing on a spectacular and entertaining present.

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"Each Amir and Kell are legends so to be on their undercard is superb.

"Manchester holds a particular place in my coronary heart, so to begin my journey in entrance of their followers is particular."

Clarke will look to observe within the footsteps of Joshua by turning into a world heavyweight champion within the professional ranks.

And the Staffordshire-born fighter has set big objectives for himself as he begins a brand new chapter of his profession.

He added: "World domination is my plan, however it begins at house.

"You take a look at all these fighters - Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali - they've all had nice newbie pedigree, however to be skilled world champion, that is the dream.

"Lastly to be right here, it is an incredible feeling. I'll do it the fitting manner and I am unable to wait to get began."

In the meantime, British rivals Khan and Brook will showdown in the principle occasion on February 19.

The pair have been linked with a struggle for the perfect a part of a decade, however now lastly meet within the twilight of their careers.

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