By John F. McKenna (McJack): WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) who faces Britain’s Derek Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) on February 18, 2012, says that Chisora may be the toughest fight of his career. He followed up those comments by saying that he rates Chisora’s chances of beating him at “50/50”.
Derek Chisora
Derek Chisora
Vitali: I’ll make sure I arrange a wake-up call for Chisora on Feb 18th
By Jim Dower: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) was pleasantly amused with the bravado coming from challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) in their press conference today in Munich, Germany to promote their February 18th clash at the Olympihalle, in Munich, Germany.
Chisora-Klitschko: Couldnt Vitali find someone better than Chisora to fight?
By Mark Bilton: This is my first article and I am surprising myself on whom and what I am writing it on! Looking at recent events most people are writing on the Khan v Peterson fight or waiting for the Froch v Ward final of the Super Six. I thought I would steer clear from the band wagon and comment on something different.
Klitschko fight opportunity of a lifetime for Chisora
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Zimbabwe born British heavyweight Dereck Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) will have the opportunity of a lifetime when he faces World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) on February 18, 2012. The surprise announcement was made yesterday that Vitali will put his WBC title on the line by facing Chisora instead of his anticipated match up with former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s).
Chisora won’t last long against Vitali
By Scott Gilfoid: With the news that Britain’s Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) will be the next opponent for WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) on February 18th next year, all you can think of is this is another mismatch for Vitali like the many that have come before.
Vitali will fight Chisora in February
By John F. McKenna (McJack): The MailOnline is reporting that World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) will defend his title against Britain’s Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on February 18, 2012 in Munich, Germany.
Vitali to fight on 2/25, Chisora, Dimitrenko or Haye possible
By Eric Thomas: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko plans on getting back in the ring on February 25th next year according to German boxing news. The possible opponents for Vitali are as follows: Dereck Chisora, Alexander Dimitrenko or David Haye. Vitali recently offered Haye a fight for March of next year, sending him a proposal.
Chisora may have to wait awhile before he gets Helenius rematch
By William Mackay: Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) badly wants a rematch against Robert Helenius (17-0, 11 KO’s) after losing an unpopular 12 round split decision against him last weekend. Chisora will probably get his wish, as Helenius’s promoter is open to putting Helenius back in with Chisora.
Chisora exposes Helenius
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Prior to Saturday night Roberst Heleniua (17-0, 11 KO’s), dubbed “The Nordic Nightmare” by his fans in Finland was thought to be one of the fighters who would someday give the Klitschko’s a real run for the money.
Helenius’ hand injury not serious
By Sean McDaniel: Newly crowned EBU heavyweight champion Robert Helenius’ hand injury isn’t as serious as previously thought. According to Finland news site MTV3, Helenius suffered a hairline fracture along with swelling of his right hand.