Just a year ago today London based heavyweight Dereck Chisora had lost four of his previous five bouts, including three straight, the last of which was a shattering knockout at the hands of ex-WBA champion David Haye. But this past Saturday night saw the 29 year old “Del Boy”, 18-4 …
Read More »Dereck Chisora Moves On With Stunning Scott Stoppage
Dereck Chisora continued his comeback with a bang at London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday, taking away the perfect record of America’s Malik Scott. The Finchley man also took a step toward another world title shot by adding the WBO International strap to his trophy cabinet with the sixth round stoppage …
Read More »Malik Scott vs. Dereck Chisora Saturday Night In London
Whenever Dereck Chisora fights, one thing is certain: things might get weird. The 29 year old Londoner is back in action on Saturday when he meets American visitor Malik Scott in a heavyweight contest that has the vacant WBO International strap on offer. Chisora is seeking to right the ship …
Read More »Fury To Face Firtha In Belfast September 17
Tyson Fury says he will battle with North American champion Nicolai Firtha at Belfast’s King’s Hall on September 17 because he wants to give the Irish fans a night to remember. The 12 round international contest will be shown live on Channel 5. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury could …
Read More »Takaloo Ends Ring Hiatus For Shot At Prizefighter Glory
Former two-weight World champ Takaloo tops the bill for the Prizefighter Light-Middleweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Thursday 15 September – leading a classic mix of fighters aiming to triumph live on Sky Sports. Tickets are now on sale for the 20th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one …
Read More »Fury’s Win Over Chisora Racks Up Big Ratings For Channel 5
Tyson Fury proved on Saturday night that he’s not only the new star of World boxing after winning the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles but also a major ratings puller for Channel 5. Channel 5 executives were left thrilled by 6ft 9′ Fury’s sensational performance in the victory over Dereck …
Read More »British Champ Theophane Halts Cook In London
Cestus Management’s British welterweight champion and the I.B.F. number 12 ranked contender Ashley “Treasure” Theophane scored an impressive 10 round stoppage victory over tough and rugged former European and IBO Champion Jason “Power” Cook. The event was held at the Wembley Arena in London England and was the co-main event …
Read More »Fury Outpoints Chisora For British, Commonwealth Titles
In a massive UK clash last night at Wembley Arena in London, towering Tyson Fury took the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from reigning champion Dereck Chisora. Fury started off the contest looking to use his 6’9 height and big reach advantage to keep the much shorter Chisora at bay. …
Read More »McAleese, Toms Make Weight For Southern Area Showdown
Earlier today Newmarket’s ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese and Northolt’s Ryan Toms came face to face for the first time ahead of their Southern Area Light Middleweight title showdown at Wembley Arena tomorrow night. Following the weigh-in at the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood, London, the two protagonists spoke briefly on their …
Read More »Fury Confidence Sky High Ahead Of Chisora Clash
Tyson Fury says he is more than ready for his moment of truth against British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Dereck Chisora on Saturday night at Wembley Arena. The 6ft 9′ Mancunian, with Irish ancestory, has come in for some criticism for how outspoken he has been leading up to his …
Read More »Fury vs. Chisora Grudge Match Reaches Boiling Point
Promoter Mick Hennessy has revealed that he has had a request to draft in extra security for tomorrow’s weigh-in for Saturday night’s British and Commonwealth heavyweight title clash between champion Dereck Chisora and challenger Tyson Fury. Hennessy, who is staging the grudge clash at Wembley Arena, says the bad blood …
Read More »Tyson: Don’t Be A Muppet Del Boy!
AN apologetic Tyson Fury has called on Dereck Chisora to “grow up” and start acting like a real man ahead of their British and Commonwealth heavyweight title fight on Saturday night (July 23rd) at Wembley Arena. Chisora was pulled out of Monday’s press conference by promoter Frank Warren because of …
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