Derek Chisora delivered a stunning performance on Saturday night, securing a unanimous decision victory over Otto Wallin in what was his final fight on British soil. The 41-year-old veteran showed grit and resilience, overcoming a deep cut over his right eye to claim victory with scores of 117-109, 114-112, and 116-110.
The fight, held at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, was recently elevated to an IBF heavyweight title eliminator, putting Chisora in a potential position for a world title shot. With the IBF belt currently in the hands of Daniel Dubois, who is set to defend it against Joseph Parker on February 22, Chisora now has an outside chance at one last big opportunity.
Who Will Chisora Face in His 50th and Final Fight?
After the fight, an emotional Chisora addressed the Manchester crowd, reflecting on his love for the sport and his journey over the years. “I told myself I wouldn’t cry, but I did,” he admitted. “I love boxing, I love the fans, and I love everything about this game—the highs and the lows.”
Chisora’s team brought out photos of Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk, and Anthony Joshua, letting the fans voice their preference for his next and likely final opponent. While Usyk and Joshua received the loudest cheers, Chisora has also expressed interest in facing Dillian Whyte or Francis Ngannou in his milestone 50th bout.
Promoter Frank Warren hinted that Chisora’s next fight could be a massive spectacle, saying, “Whatever he wants, we will sit down and make it happen. He’s won an IBF eliminator, which gives him leverage. Tonight, he put on a performance to be proud of.”
How Chisora Took Down Wallin
Chisora came out aggressively, pressuring Wallin with body shots and heavy right hands early in the fight. A clash of heads in the fifth round resulted in a nasty cut over his right eye, forcing a brief stoppage for medical checks in the sixth. Despite the injury, Chisora continued his relentless assault, hammering Wallin with a brutal flurry in the seventh.
The eighth round saw Chisora unleash a wild 30-punch barrage that had Wallin staggering. In the ninth, a grazing right hand sent the Swedish fighter to the canvas. Chisora sealed the win with another knockdown in the final round, leaving no doubt about the outcome.
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