The Polish heavyweight takes on former Olympian heavyweight Clarke at York Hall on Friday evening (click for details on how to watch on FITE TV).The pair of them are aiming to move up the rankings in pursuit of a world title fight, and Clarke told Sky Sports he has not taken training lightly.

He said. "[Training]'s been really difficult. I've taken this fight very seriously. Mariusz Wach is a very good opponent," Clarke said.

"This is true competition between two fighters that both want to win.

"He's very good at what he does, very experienced. I've got full respect for him. But I'm here to do a job.

 "Much respect to this man. He's absolutely correct there will be solid shots going in and I expect solid shots back. A competitive fight, a good fight and I hope it entertains everyone.

"If it goes the distance, it goes the distance. I take this round by round," he continued. "I'm confident in my ability and I know what I came to do.

"I want to let people know that I'm here and I mean business. I want titles."

"I'm ready to raise my game."

Wach said in response: "I know it's going to be a tough task but I'm here to win. I know I'm going to get hit with a few solid shots. But I'm not going to back down.

"I'm here to put on a hell of a show. I want this fight to be remembered."