itstargetnews
The delayed end to Derek Chisora’s career may also be a blessing in disguise.
The popular British heavyweight is expected to have his 50th and final professional fight in 2025, kicking off one of the sport’s longest and most unpredictable careers. Instead, his victory over Otto Wallin in February proved to be his only fight of the year after a provisional December date fell through.
Chisora and heavyweight champion Moses Itama have both been scheduled to fight separately at the Queensberry Show, scheduled for December 13 in Manchester. The card was ultimately scrapped, with Itauma set to face Jermaine Franklin Jr on January 24 at Co-op Live Arena, while talks over a trilogy between Chisora and Dillian Whyte could be revisited.
While Chisora is considered the first line of defense for newly crowned WBO boxing champion Fabio WardleyAnother heavyweight title could offer the 40-year-old a final chance at world glory.
Murat Gassiev captured the WBA’s “regular” title with a typically ice-cold finish over Kubrat Pulev on December 24 in Dubai. Kubrat Pulev defeated Chisora in 2022. The 32-year-old player Former unified lightweight world champion He is now eyeing several British rivals including Chisora, according to his co-promoter Al Siesta, who also confirmed his interest in sky sports.
“Murat’s dream is to fight in London and specifically Wembley Stadium. He loves British boxing fans and their passion for the sport. He lives off that energy. Our friend Derek Chisora has requested a fight with Murat.
“He actually came in earlier than me when Murat beat Pulev. What a story it will be: Chisora fighting for the WBA heavyweight title in his 50th pro fight. We know what Derek is going to bring and we are 100 percent ready for this fight in London.”
“Del Boy” is currently on a three-fight winning streak since losing to Tyson Fury in December 2022 and is at the top of the IBF rankings. Therefore, Gassiev is just one of many potential opponents for the 50th game.
