February 9th 2025.
Derek Chisora, the 41-year-old boxing veteran, has his sights set on one last epic fight before retiring from his impressive career. After his recent unanimous decision victory over Otto Wallin, Chisora's third consecutive win, he now holds a record of 36-13 and is determined to make it an even 50 fights before hanging up his gloves.
In an exciting twist, Chisora turned to the fans for help in choosing his final opponent. During his post-fight interview, he asked the crowd in Manchester to choose between three potential opponents: Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Oleksandr Usyk. To make things even more interesting, Chisora's famous friends Skepta, Lethal Bizzle, and Tinie Tempah joined him in the ring, each holding up a photo of one of the potential opponents.
While Usyk's photo received a mild response, Joshua's elicited the loudest and most enthusiastic reaction, with Dubois' photo causing a mix of cheers and boos. Chisora's decision to let the crowd have a say in his final fight added an element of excitement and unpredictability to his already impressive career.
But it's not just the fans who have a say in Chisora's final bout. His promoter Frank Warren has made it clear that the decision is completely in the fighter's hands. "Whatever he wants, we will make it happen," Warren stated. "We will sit down and make it happen." Warren also praised Chisora's performance against Wallin, calling it a "firefight" and expressing his pride in both fighters for putting on a thrilling show.
Chisora's win over Wallin has also put him in line for a potential fight for Dubois' IBF heavyweight title. However, Dubois is set to defend that title against Joseph Parker later this month, leaving Chisora with the opportunity to take on the winner in the future. Despite suffering a bad cut by his eye during the fight, Chisora showed his resilience and determination by surviving and ultimately emerging victorious.
Reflecting on his performance, Chisora admits he underestimated Wallin's endurance. "I thought he was going to gas out but he didn't and I was wrong," he said. But it was this unpredictability and "firefight" that made the fight so thrilling for both Chisora and his fans.
As Chisora continues to plan for his final fight, one thing is for sure - it will be an epic showdown that will leave a lasting mark on his impressive career. Whether it's with Joshua, Dubois, or Usyk, Chisora is determined to go out with a bang and leave a lasting legacy in the world of boxing.
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