Derek Chisora’s Farewell Fight Announcement
Derek Chisora has announced that he plans to step into the ring for what he hopes will be his farewell fight on December 13 in Manchester, England. The heavyweight boxer, who recently defeated Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live arena in February, made headlines when he suggested this next bout—aimed at marking his 50th professional match—would take place in his home country, reinforcing his connection to Manchester.
Excitement for the Event
Chisora, now 41 years old, shared a video on Instagram where he expressed excitement about returning to Manchester, telling fans to prepare for the event by booking hotels and restaurants. He referred to this clash as “Road to 50, shutdown,” implying he wants to make a significant impact with this final contest. While he did not specify a venue, the Co-op Live arena seems to be a strong possibility once again.
“I had one opponent lined up, but the ‘big boss’ took him away from me,”
Chisora stated, hinting at the negotiations ongoing regarding his opponent’s identity. He promised that an announcement about who he will face is forthcoming.
Chisora’s Professional Record
His past victory over Wallin has brought his professional record to 36 wins and 13 losses, with 23 of those victories coming by way of knockout. In the aftermath of his fight against Wallin, he showcased photographs of potential opponents including heavyweight stars Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Oleksandr Usyk. However, Joshua, who has been dealing with injuries, is unlikely to return to the ring until at least early 2026. Usyk is currently expected to fight the winner of the upcoming bout between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley, which is scheduled for October 25. Dubois, on the other hand, was recently halted by Usyk and may not be matched with Chisora next, despite being promoted by Queensberry, the same organization behind Chisora’s booking.
A Climactic Moment in Chisora’s Career
Chisora’s career has been marked by ups and downs, with this upcoming fight shaping up to be a climactic moment to cap off his long-standing tenure in the sport. As he prepares for what he calls the “Last Dance 2,” fans eagerly await further details about who will step into the ring against him and how this final showdown will unfold.
