Cheavon Clarke enters Saturday's bout with Jack Massey carrying a remarkable survival story that few athletes can match. The former Olympian reveals he has died twice - once as a child falling from a building site and impaling himself on a spike, and again at 18 when his appendix exploded. Doctors said he should have flatlined from the second incident.

Now 29, Clarke aims to revive his professional career after nearly five years in the paid ranks. He captured the British title in just his ninth pro fight but suffered setbacks against Leonardo Mosquea in Monte Carlo and Viddal Riley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A December knockout win over Anthony Hollaway showed flashes of his old form.

Facing Jack Massey at the Bournemouth International Centre, Clarke believes his experience outweighs his opponent's credentials. 'I've fought people at his level and I've beaten them,' Clarke stated, dismissing any intimidation factor. The fight serves as chief support to the Chris Billam-Smith versus Ryan Rozicki main event.

Clarke promises an 'operational' performance that showcases his training improvements. His resilience through life-threatening incidents suggests mental toughness won't be questioned. Whether his physical skills match that fortitude remains the Saturday night question.