Cheavon Clarke's vegan training program and the Olympic heavyweight boxer, Cheavon Clarke.

VEGAN boxer Cheavon CKlce has said to promoters,'show me money' before he starts cooking up a storm in professional ranks.

Although Team GB's star reached the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics delayed, he was eliminated by Russian Muslim Gadzhimagomedov on a split-decision.

Clarke served on the squad for five consecutive years. He even cooked when his teammates wanted a vegetarian meal.

The Jamaican-born Ben Whittaker, a silver medallist and flyweight champion, was among his happy diners.

Clarke, 30 years old, said to SunSport that he cooks and the boys eat it at camp in Sheffield. Some of them don't like the taste, while others can't.

"I enjoyed it. For example, Galal Yafai and Ben Whittaker. They're my best friends and used to eat my food every day.

"They'll all say that I used to cook for them all of the time, even coaches. I would invite them over for dinner."

Clarke became vegan in October 2018, one year after he won bronze at the European Games.

Boxers are taught that it is a good rule of thumb to eat three hours before training.

Clarke is a fast eater, so he can eat for less than an hour before going to the gym.

He stated that he has noticed a significant improvement in his digestion.

"For instance, I can make a meal from scratch. My favourite Birds Eye recipe is the Southern Fried Strips.

"I can whip up something similar, and eat it, and I'm able go back and train again in half an hour, 45 mins.

"Whereas previously, if I had liked chicken or beef for instance, I would be chilled out for hours, and I'd feel tired. You know what happens when you eat and you feel tired?

"So, they were the benefits to me, and it adds nutritional values, a lot fiber."

Clarke was a member of the GB squad and would get up at 7am to weigh in before running to the track about half an hour later.

He would then have oats as breakfast, before heading to the gym for strength and conditioning or pads.

Then, lunch would follow. It usually consisted of a wrap with Birds Eye strips or vegan mayonnaise.

Clarke chooses to finish the day with some sparring. He opts for a stir-fry or green-based meal with sweet potatoes, gravy and gravy.

After his GB trip ended in Japan, his normal routine has changed for the first half a century.

Clarke has yet to make it big and warns promoters that they will have to open their wallets and get their chequebooks ready to sign his endorsement.

He stated, "I've been enjoying the time off to be honest.

"People will call me for conversation, but I'm enjoying my break, and if they want to make it professional, they should bring the money.

"Show me the cash!"

• Cheavon Clarke, a GB athlete has teamed up with Birds Eye Green Cuisine, which helps ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. Birds Eye Green Cuisine offers a variety of meat-free options, including burgers, sausages, and grilled chicken pieces. These products are made with pea protein and are high in fibre, protein, and iron.