10/31 DAZN: Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora

[Inferno]

Should be a good test to see where Usyk stands at HW. Chisora is still a borderline top 10 guy in the division.

edit: damn my lit ass thought it was in March

 

[patscorpio]

The 2012 Olympic Gold medallist began his assault on the Heavyweight division by retiring Chazz Witherspoon in seven rounds at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago last October and continues his bid to become a two-weight World Champion when he faces an in-form Chisora (32-9, 23 KOs).

Former World Title challenger Chisora scored a devastating second round knockout over Poland’s Artur Szpilka at The O2 in July 2019, a year on from his incredible eighth round KO win against Carlos Takam at the same venue, before blitzing fellow Brit David Price in four rounds in October 2019.

The Finchley powerhouse, who is guided by former two-weight World Champion David Haye, has lofty ambitions of his own and is planning on giving Usyk nightmares in his first real test in boxing's glamour division as he looks to pull off what would be one of the best wins by a Brit in recent years.

“I have really missed boxing,” said Usyk. “I am working hard in my training camp to show a spectacular performance on October 31. I expect a real test in Derek - he is strong, tough and resilient. He is a really big guy and he hits hard.

“As a Cruiserweight, I reached the highest heights as Undisputed Champion and now I am following the same path as a Heavyweight. I need to test myself against world class Heavyweights on my new road to Undisputed and Derek stands in front of me.

“Many people say that Derek is a monster, but deep down he is a kind man. I don’t expect to see that good side of him. I know that he wants to break me, but I am water, wind and fire all together. Derek Chisora, I am coming for you!"

"Helllllo, Usyk, I’m ready for you, helllllo Usyk!," said Chisora. "Usyk, I’ve been ready for you all year. It’s my home turf and after such a tough year for everyone, I’m going to give the British public the Halloween party they deserve and finally get revenge for my boy Tony Bellew!"

"Yesterday’s news from the Government was a kick in the nuts, so to bounce back with this fight at this time is so important for boxing," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "You’ve either got to sit back and say 'it’s not possible' or find a way to make it happen, and I’ve got to say a big thanks to Team Usyk, 'Del Boy' and David Haye for staying patient and helping get this over the line.

"It’s an absolute firecracker and a fight that’s so important to the Heavyweight division over the next few months. We saw a stunning victory from Povetkin recently to shake up the mandatory situation, can WAR Chisora spring the upset and KO the undefeated Undisputed World Champ? I know he will do everything he can to try and get the victory and this will be another night of Heavyweight drama!"

“Oleksandr Usyk versus Derek Chisora is one of the most anticipated fights in the Heavyweight division,” said Alexander Krassyuk, General Director of K2 Promotions. “The fight was originally scheduled to take place in May, but I can assure boxing fans around the world that it will be worth the wait.

"Usyk is under huge pressure. He has to prove himself as a true Heavyweight, while Chisora has nothing to lose and is always dangerous. It will be a violent and bloody battle. I cannot wait to see them finally collide in the ring on October 31.”

"I see this fight with Usyk as the perfect opportunity for Derek to gate crash the world top 5," said David Haye of Hayemaker Promotions. "He’s a massive underdog, with very few experts picking him to cause the upset. But I know something they don’t, I know Derek has the size, the chin and more importantly the heart to walk through hell to get this win.

"Derek cancelled his last family Christmas holiday in preparation for this very fight, and as a result has spent the best part of a year improving his boxing IQ, and building a relentless engine, he is ready to step in the ring with Usyk and wage WAR. The world will be shocked at what Halloween havoc Chisora brings to the party."

Adam Smith, Head of Boxing Development at Sky Sports, said: “We’re very excited to announce the rescheduled date for Oleksandr Usyk versus Derek Chisora, an intriguing Heavyweight showdown with plenty at stake!

“Ukrainian star Usyk has already showcased his sublime skills on these shores in that dramatic battle with Tony Bellew, while Derek Chisora has rejuvenated his career since teaming up with his former foe David Haye.

“A potential fight with Unified Champion Anthony Joshua is already within Usyk’s grasp, but Chisora has big ambitions of his own, and with Haye by his side, could we see the battle-hardened Brit pull off a stunning upset? Usyk against Chisora has all the ingredients for a Heavyweight classic!”

Tickets purchased for the postponed event at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23 will be refunded. Please contact your point of purchase if you have any queries.

 

[malbaker86]

Usyk on points, no kd's by either one

 

[patscorpio]

Usyk on points, no kd's by either one

i think Usyk will TKO him

although if we want Fury-Joshua next after their respective fights, you have to root for chisora to beat usyk

 

[Bigblackted4]

i think Usyk will TKO him

although if we want Fury-Joshua next after their respective fights, you have to root for chisora to beat usyk

Same

 

[patscorpio]

Kambosos-Selby Title Eliminator Lands On Oct. 31 Usyk-Chisora Bill
By Jake Donovan

Published On Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:08 AM EST

George Kambosos Jr. and Lee Selby once again have a fight date.

Their long-discussed, oft-rescheduled IBF lightweight title eliminator will now take place October 31, event promoter Matchroom Boxing announced on Monday. The bout will come in chief support to a heavyweight clash between former World cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk (17-0, 13KOs) and Derek Chisora (32-9, 23KOs), airing live on Sky Sports Box Office from a location to be determined in the United Kingdom.

The lightweight bout has come with three prior working dates, all of which were slated to take place in Selby’s hometown of Cardiff, Wales. The clash between Selby (26-2, 9KOs) and Sydney’s Kambosos (18-0, 10KOs) was first scheduled for May 9, only for the event to get wiped out due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A new working date of July 11 was announced, only for such plans to suffer a similar fate.

Eddie Hearn, Selby’s promoter and managing director of Matchroom Boxing was able to secure an October 3 date in Cardiff, only for the event to fall apart due to a discrepancy in the originally negotiated financial terms.Kambosos’ side demanded that the IBF re-order a purse bid hearing, which Hearn managed to win earlier this month. It actually resulted in a pay bump, with Kambosos—whose side was initially offered a $150,000 fight package—will now earn $166,667.20, or 60% of the total purse bid amount.

With it also came the reality of the fight no longer taking place in Wales, but with the same goal in mind—putting the winner in position to challenge for the World lightweight championship.

“I'm delighted that Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have managed to get this fight on again," said Selby, who has won two straight since his featherweight title reign came to a close more than two years ago. “I’m one step away from a shot at the IBF Lightweight World Title and my dream of becoming Wales' first ever two-weight World Champion.”

Selby held the IBF featherweight title for nearly three years, beginning with a 12-round decision win over then-unbeaten champ Evgeny Gradovich. Four successful defenses followed for the Welshman before dropping a tightly contested split decision to undefeated Josh Warrington in his challenger’s hometown of Leeds, England.

Since then has come two fights at lightweight, including a 12-round majority decision win over former three-division titlist Ricky Burns last November in London.

Kambosos surged to the top of the lightweight queue following a 10-round split decision win over former lightweight titlist Mickey Bey last December. The win came on the same Madison Square Garden bill as Brooklyns’ Teofimo Lopez’s stunning 2nd round knockout of Richard Commey to win the IBF lightweight title.

Five days later came the order from the IBF for Kambosos and Selby to enter negotiations for an eliminator where the winner would be due a crack at that very belt. Between science and politics came enough delays to where this fight will now take place two weeks after Lopez (15-0, 12KOs) faces Ukraine’s Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10KOs) in a multi-belt lightweight unification clash on October 17 in Las Vegas.

It will also trail a second elimination bout as ordered by the IBF, as Diego Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz will collide in an October 24 clash to determine the number-two-challenger.

Regardless of what lies in front of them, all focus remains on October 31 where Selby likes his chances.
“Kambosos Jr is a hungry young fighter that I know will bring it all,” notes Selby. “I’ve had some of my best performances against Australian boxers stopping both Corey McConnell and Joel Brunker in title fights and October 31 will be no different.”

 

[reservoirdogs]

Usyk decision would be my pick.
Aside from Fury nobody has stopped Del Boy due to an accumulation of punches. Haye an explosive puncher knocked him out cold and Whyte caught him with his one super shot. Usyk might be just too small to take him out due to just sheer volume but anyway I think Usyk wins a decision in a fight where he gets more comfortable as the rounds go by after maybe some early rocky moments.
If Chisora wins this it has to be by KO and early imo...

 

[The Ruler 09]

Usyk decision would be my pick.
Aside from Fury nobody has stopped Del Boy due to an accumulation of punches. Haye an explosive puncher knocked him out cold and Whyte caught him with his one super shot. Usyk might be just too small to take him out due to just sheer volume but anyway I think Usyk wins a decision in a fight where he gets more comfortable as the rounds go by after maybe some early rocky moments.
If Chisora wins this it has to be by KO and early imo...

He wasn't really out cold vs Haye, he actually got up and beat the count but the ref waved it off cause he didn't think he was steady. The KO vs Whyte was a brutal 1, that was the worst KO seen him take, he still actually tried to get up but couldn't do it lol.

 

[malbaker86]

 

[Supreme]

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[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

im expecting a masterful performance from Olek!

 

[Conscious Pilot]

By decision or breaking him down in later rounds.

 

[The Ruler 09]

If Savanah Marshall wins I think she's fighting Claressa Shields next.

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

Team Olek stated they have trained for a KO.

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

this teamship still bugs me out but good , real good to see..

lol