Derek Chisora turns 41 today ahead of his scheduled 10-round headliner against heavyweight contender Otto Wallin on February 8 at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, England.
A Fan Favorite
Fans want Chisora to retire because he’s so slow, easy to hit, and is soaking up punishment in his fights. They don’t want to see fighters use him as a punching bag. Even though Chisora has been selective in the opportunities he has faced in recent years, he’s still being punished a lot due to his face-forward fighting style.
The 17-year pro Chisora has kept his career going by beating several 40+-year-old fighters recently against these guys: Joe Joyce, Gerald Washington, and Kubrat Pulev. Chisora’s victory over Pulev was controversial in the eyes of fans, but oh well, he still got it. The fight was staged in London.
It’s unbelievable that Chisora (35-13, 23 KOs) is still headlining with his record, but his fans are still willing to…
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