One more time, Tyson Furyone of the greatest faces of recent times in the heavyweight category, comes out of retirement to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) crownagainst his compatriot Derek Chistora, in a fight that will paralyze Great Britain.
A few months after knocking out Dillian Whyte and announce his retirement as a professional fighter, Fury will re-enter the string to seek a quick victory over Chistora and plan a long-awaited fight against the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usik.
At first Fury wanted to trade blows with Anthony Joshua, but Usyk beat the Brit, upsetting the heavyweight boxing order.
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The first fight between Fury and Chisora was in 2011, when ‘The Gypsy King’ won by unanimous decision. The second part was in 2014, with another win for Tyson.
Fury comes into the fight against his compatriot with a record of 32 wins, 23 by fast track, and one draw. Chisora has a record of 33 wins, 23 by knockout, and 12 losses.
The matchup will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Englandwhere both will be local, although most are expected to support Fury.
“Chisora has fought the best of this generation. He has 12 losses on his record, but eight have been against world champions, I respect that. He is a great boxer, but I don’t think he can beat me because no one can,” Fury said in the fight promotion.
WEIGHING
This Friday in London both boxers stepped on the scale to meet the requirements of the regulation.
Tyson Fury weighed in at 268.6 lbs while Derek Chistora 260.6 lbs
