Jaw-dropping European win
Chisora proves too strong for Wallin
Derek Chisora (right) and Otto Wallin in action during their IBF world heavyweight title eliminator bout at the Live Arena, Manchester, February 8, 2025
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DEREK CHISORA overcame a badly cut eye to deliver a gusty unanimous points win over Otto Wallin in Manchester in his final fight on British soil.
Billed as “The Last Dance” by Queensberry Promotions for the 41-year-old Londoner, if Saturday night’s showdown at the Live Arena is to be his home fight swansong, it was a fitting send-off.
Chisora started on the front foot and maintained his momentum despite picking up a deep cut above his right eye in the fifth, as well as one below, which poured with blood, before going on to twice put Wallin on the canvas.
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