Oleksandr Usyk vs Derek Chisora - 31/10/20 - Sky Sports PPV

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Undercard Highlights

On the undercard, Welshman Lee Selby (28-2, 9KOs) is aiming to challenge for another world title but first must get past undefeated Australian George Kambosos Jr (18-0, 10KOs) in a 12-round IBF World lightweight title final eliminator.

33-year-old ‘Lightning’ Lee was the IBF World featherweight champion between July 2017 to May 2018. It was clear that the featherweight could no longer make the 126lbs limit after defeat to Josh Warrington, and moved up to win the IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title in his first fight back against American Omar Douglas (20-3, 14KOs). He then decisioned triple champion Ricky Burns in his last fight in October 2019 to reach no.4 in the IBF World rankings. His 31st opponent is just above him in third place.

The ‘Ferocious’ Australian is 27-years-old and currently unbeaten in 18 bouts. He won the New South Wales title in his third fight, the Australian national belt in his sixth, and has also collected WBA and IBF regional honours during his seven-year pro career. In his last fight, he defeated former IBF World lightweight champion Mickey Bey (23-3-1, 11KOs) at Madison Square Garden in December last year.

His recent scalps, although not notable names other than Bey, have been impressive in numbers. Since his step up to win the Australian title, every opponent has been a winning fighter, with a combined record of 227-53-15. His moniker is well justified, he is ferocious and intimidating. His right uppercut that landed to knock down Mickey Bey was simply stunning and he very nearly stopped him in that last round.

Slickster Selby is also appropriately named, with his fast hands and fleet feet. Although known for skill over power, he has knocked out and stunned a few opponents cold with the one shot. His punch variety is very impressive, and his shots whipped into the body take the speed and spirit away from his ring rivals.

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Savannah Marshall and Hannah Rankin’s WBO Middleweight Title fight has been re-scheduled for October 31 on the undercard of the heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Dereck Chisora.

https://www.newschain.uk/sport/women...tober-31-41683

[Mark TKO]

really looking forward to this. Want to know how good Usyk really is going to be at HW and Del boy is capable of giving anyone problems.

Will be a good test

[powerpuncher]

I have been very high on Usyk for a long time. I’ve always basically thought he was a bigger version of Loma. I just hope he doesn’t fall into what happened to Loma and lose to the bigger man.

I think Usyk will win pretty easily though. Chisora isn’t great, but it is a decent test at HW. I’m definitely interested.

[Dia bando]

Usyk is a great technical boxer l enjoy watching his fights but PPV it's a joke Hearn is take the piss once again I will be watching but not paying.!

[El Kabong]

Usyk should provide a good stoppage win here. Chisora has been done for a while.

[Memphis]

I wouldn't say Chisora is done. He's got some pretty decent form over the last couple of years. That said I don't think that form matters much here. Completely different kettle of fish smashing a by comparison stationary Takam and Szpilka.

I'm liking the Indian summer Chisora is having but it ends here. I cant see anything other than Chisora chasing shadows and Usyk slowly breaking him down for a late stoppage or comprehensive points win. Would be great if he could drag Usyk into a fight though.