Eddie Hearn wants Deontay Wilder to fight Dereck Chisora

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By Scott Gilfoid: If promoter Eddie Hearn gets his way, #11 WBC fringe contender Dereck Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will be given a world title shot against World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) in his next fight following his come from behind 8th round knockout victory over former world title challenger Carlos Takam (35-5-1, 27 KOs) last Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England.

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Dereck Chisora stops Carlos Takam – Results

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By Trevor McIntyre: In a battle of aging former heavyweight world title challengers, Dereck ‘Del Boy’ Chisora (29-5, 21 KOs) stopped Carlos Takam (35-5-1, 27 KOs) in the 8th round on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England. Going into the 8th round seemingly well behind in the fight, the 34-year-old Chisora dropped Takam with a big right hand at the start of the round.

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