By William Mackay: IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is really hurting for opponents to fight right now. Indeed, Wladimir is so much in need of an opponent to fight that it looks like he’s going to raid the UK to snatch up what could be their third best heavyweight in 26-year-old Derek Chisora (14-0, 9 KO’s).
Derek Chisora
Derek Chisora
Chisora could be next for Wladimir Klitschko
By Scott Gilfoid: British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Derek Chisora (14-0, 9 KO’s) has reportedly been approached for a fight against IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s), according to boxing news from the Dailymail.co.uk. Klitschko, 34, had been attempting to land a fight against former cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck, but that fight couldn’t take place because Mormeck wanted too much money. Now, it looks as if Wladimir and his team have set their sights on 26-year-old Chisora.
Is there a British heavyweight Round Robin on the horizon?
By Mark Hepplestall: There is the greatest British heavyweight revival occurring now since, ever really. It’s the first time in a long time I can see eight hot prospects on the scene all wanting to fight each other, I just hope they can wait for a few more fights until they are all developed fighters and can be considered contenders. The greatest option for all of these boxers is to go out and win a title the English, British, Commonwealth, European and maybe an intercontinental belt and take all of these into a super six style tournament but with eight boxers. There will be no home or away advantages because all the fights will be in Britain, there will be loads of money floating about and the winner will hold all the belts and most likely become the number one contender to a world title. The fighters that could participate would include:
Derek Chisora vs. Sam Sexton prediction
By William Mackay: In a nice little match involving two fringe heavyweight contenders, British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora (13-0, 8 KO’s) will be taking on Commonwealth heavyweight champion Sam Sexton (13-1, 6 KO’s) in Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven card at the LG Arena, Birmingham, West Midlands. Chisora and Sexton have fought previously two years ago in a fight in which Chisora won by a 6th round stoppage in June 2008. Sexton, 26, has improved since then and won his last six fights with two of them coming against Irish cab driver Martin Rogan in 2009.
Fury defends Haye by going after Chisora
By William Mackay: Heavyweight Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s) has rushed to the rescue of World Boxing Association heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) to defend his honor against British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora (13-0, 8 KO’s), who had done nothing more than to volunteer to fight Audley Harrison in place of Haye.
Tyson Fury ready to step in and replace either Chisora or Sexton – News
By Sean McDaniel: Unbeaten Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s) is ready to step in and take on the winner of the September 18th fight between BBBofC British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora vs. Sam Sexton should one of the fighters become injured while training and has to pull out of the fight. Fury, 6’7”, is coming off of an impressive 9th round stoppage win over John McDermott on June 25th, and is waiting to take on the winner of the Sexton vs. Chisora fight. Fury has no fear of facing either one of these two fighters and seems to be eager to take on the winner as soon as possible.
British boxing the new generation part 1: heavyweights
By Benjamin James: Been a proud British boxing fan and a new writer to this site, I have decided to kick things off with my thoughts on the new generation of British fighters, and what better way to start than with the big boys. The heavyweight division in the UK is packed full of potential and talent, we have promising fighters at all levels from David Price just starting his professional career to David Haye a man at the top of the division and one of the fastest and hardest hitting heavyweights around.
Fury to fight Chisora-Sexton winner
By Sean McDaniel: Unbeaten heavyweight Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s) put himself in position to fight the winner of the September 18th clash between BBBofC British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora (13-0, 8 KO’s) and Sam Sexton (13-1, 6 KO’s) by stopping John McDermott (25-7, 16 KO’s) in the 9th round last Saturday night in the British heavyweight title eliminator bout at the Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex. Fury started off hot in the McDermott fight, landing powerful uppercuts and hooks to the head of McDermott.
UK heavyweight scene: Fury, Chisora, Dallas, Olubimiwo
By Ronnie Jordan: People are starting to recognize a few Heavyweights emerging in the UK as possible contenders.
David Haye has given us hope at world level but with his decision to retire at 32 the Brits will be looking elsewhere for someone to fly the flag. My question is do any of them have what it takes to succeed at the top?
Does Chisora have the talent to become heavyweight champion?
By Scott Gilfoid: After stopping Danny Williams in the 2nd round on May 15th, British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora (13-0, 8 KO’s) outlined his future path in saying he wants to go after the European title next and then onwards towards a world title shot. However, as good as I think Chisora is on the local level, I haven’t spotted anything in his game that would make me think he can be anymore than a bottom feeder at the world level. To be sure, Chisora, 26, has the youth going for him and can certainly wait out the Klitschko brothers in the future until they retire.