Sports · 5 April 2026
Derek Chisora loses his final career fight
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British boxer Derek Chisora received a hero’s reception during his exhilarating final professional fight, despite suffering a defeat. American heavyweight Deontay Wilder beat Chisora by a split decision at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday. Chisora, 42, took the former WBC champion the full distance in his 50th career bout, even after getting knocked down in round eight.
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