Derek Chisora

British boxer (born 1983)

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Derek Chisora is a Zimbabwean-British professional boxer. He has challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2012 and 2022. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the British and Commonwealth titles from 2010 to 2011, and the European title from 2013 to 2014. As an amateur, he won the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2006. He holds a notable win over world heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev.

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Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Emotional' Chisora set for UK finale against Wallin Derek Chisora says it has been an "emotional" week as he prepares to face heavyweight rival Otto Wallin in his final fight on UK soil. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Chisora to face Wallin in Manchester 'last dance' British heavyweight Derek Chisora will face Sweden's Otto Wallin in Manchester early next year. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024

Veteran Chisora outpoints Joyce in London slugfest Veteran Derek Chisora outpoints Joe Joyce in a competitive and entertaining slugfest between two British heavyweights at London's O2 Arena. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024
'Fearless Chisora keeps pushing boundaries' If Derek Chisora beats Joe Joyce on Saturday he will be back at the highest level, but if he loses he should retire, writes Steve Bunce. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2024
'Old school fight' - Joyce to face Chisora in July Joe Joyce will face fellow Briton Derek Chisora in a heavyweight fight in London on 27 July. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2024

Fury wants to fight Usyk and Joyce in 2023 Tyson Fury calls for fights against Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce in 2023 after retaining his WBC world heavyweight title by brutally stopping Derek Chisora. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022
Fury stops Chisora to retain WBC heavyweight belt Tyson Fury retains his WBC world heavyweight title with a brutal stoppage of Derek Chisora and set up an undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2022
Fury v Chisora III - big-fight predictions Can WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury make short work of fellow Briton Derek Chisora? We have some predictions from the boxing world. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2022
Fury weighs in heavier and says 'expect carnage' Tyson Fury weighs in heavier than Derek Chisora and warns to 'expect carnage' in their WBC heavyweight title fight on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022

Undisputed bout 'very close', says Usyk's promoter Oleksandr Usyk will be ringside for Tyson Fury's fight against Derek Chisora and the Ukrainian's promoter says an undisputed world heavyweight contest is "very close" to happening. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
Fury v Chisora III - text updates from world heavyweight title Follow live text commentary as Tyson Fury defends his WBC heavyweight world title against Derek Chisora III at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
Without boxing I'm nothing - world champion Fury Tyson Fury retired in April and Derek Chisora has lost 12 times so how are they fighting each other for the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday? BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	'The champ is here' - Fury bursts on to stage WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury bursts on to the stage for his news conference with Derek Chisora. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Chisora vows to defy critics and take Fury's title Underdog Derek Chisora says he does not care what the critics think as he looks to upset Tyson Fury and win WBC heavyweight title. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022	Tyson Fury: WBC champion urges Derek Chisora to accept trilogy offer Tyson Fury hints he is on the verge of a return to fighting after calling out Derek Chisora. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2022
Derek Chisora v Kubrat Pulev: British heavyweight beats Pulev in split decision Watch highlights of the thrilling heavyweight contest as Derek Chisora beats Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev by split decision at London's O2 Arena. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022	Fight Talk: Boxing world applauds Derek Chisora after thrilling win over Kubrat Pulev Who should Derek Chisora fight next? Plus Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr rumours quashed and Anthony Yarde and Joshua Buatsi move closer to world-title shots. It's Fight Talk. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022
A look at Derek Chisora's wildest fightweek moments A look at heavyweight Derek Chisora's wildest antics during fight week before his rematch with Kubrat Pulev this Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2022