Thread: Derek Chisora v Otto Wallin

British heavyweight Derek Chisora will face Sweden's Otto Wallin in Manchester on Saturday, 8 February.

A veteran of 48 fights, Chisora will turn 41 six weeks before the fight at the Co-op Live arena.

The Londoner, who earned a unanimous points decision win over Joe Joyce in July, suggested he is close to retirement.

"I've had some amazing nights in Manchester, both in the ring and in the warehouse raves, so it was only right I had one last dance up north," Chisora said.

Zimbabwe-born Chisora made his debut in 2007. He has lost 13 pro fights, including three to Tyson Fury and a world-title shot against Vitali Klitschko in 2012.

"Come 8 February I'm going to be bringing war to Wallin, be ready for my penultimate showreel knockout," he added.

Chisora was in negotiations to fight Jarrell Miller before the fight fell through amid a dispute between the American and his promoter.

Wallin, 34, has won 27 pro fights with two defeats.

He inflicted a cut on Fury which needed 47 stitches before losing on points in 2019 and was stopped by a dominant Anthony Joshua last year.

"I know I'm walking into the lion's den, but I will be ready for it and ready to get the victory," Wallin said.

British light-heavyweights Willy Hutchinson and Zach Parker will contest the chief support bout at the 23,500-capacity indoor arena.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/cgj7x6541qjo

On one hand glad Big Pharma Miller is not receiving another million dollar payday. On the other, Chisora is one "war" away from feeing thru a straw and really should be done with it all. Bad style for him with Wallin who has potential to just make a snoozer of it at range until Chisora gases.

Gotta be honest, like everyone , I’ve been saying he should retire for ages. But he’s starting winning fights.
And not against tomato cans either. It wasn’t that long ago that some people (me included) put Joe Joyce top 5 in the World.
Wallin isn’t the worst HW out there either.
He entertains, he always gives his all, I’m slowly changing my view on him. Just hope he comes out safely.

I like this fight a lot, actually. It's a good bounce back fight for Wallin as he tries to get back into contention. Chisora has basically become a gatekeeper for the heavyweight class. If you want to become a Champion then you have to get pass Chisora. I know Chisora is beloved in England so I'm hoping he comes out on top but Wallin is a much better fighter than Joyce.

Wallin is very strategic and he lands a great counter punch. Chisora usually comes forward so this should be a great fight.

Chisora is a proper Dell Boy, he is making a mint pretending he will retire and leading the fans on. Hope he gets beat.