Derek Chisora postpones retirement to fight Murat Gassiev in December
British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora has announced he will return to the ring in December, targeting a bout against Murat Gassiev.
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British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora has decided against retirement and plans to fight again in December, BBC News and ESPN reported. The 42-year-old was previously expected to end his career after losing to Deontay Wilder in April, a match that was promoted as his 50th and final professional contest. [1][3]
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Chisora stated that he expects to fight Russian boxer Murat Gassiev, according to BBC News. He noted that the bout will take place in either London or Manchester, with two championship belts expected to be on the line. [1][6]
Chisora added that the match is expected to involve the IBA title alongside the belt currently held by Gassiev, BBC News reported. Chisora praised the organization, stating that what the IBA does is unbelievable. [1]
In short
- Derek Chisora has decided not to retire and intends to fight in December.
- Chisora is targeting Russian boxer Murat Gassiev as his opponent.
- The potential bout is expected to take place in London or Manchester.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirementBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirementBBC, 1h ago
- [3]Derek Chisora set to end retirement and targets fight with Murat Gassiev in DecemberESPN, 12h ago
- [4]Chisora says he's fighting world champ in December as he talks down return fearsThe Sun, 16h ago
- [5]Derek Chisora Eyes Another Title Chance At 42Boxing News 24/7, 15h ago
- [6]Derek Chisora announces December comeback, Murat Gassiev the likely opponentBoxingScene, 4h ago
Background
- [7]Dillian Whyte on Wikipedia
- [8]Fedor Emelianenko on Wikipedia
- [9]December on Grokipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 9 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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