Derek Chisora

Derek Chisora was born on 29 December 1983 in Mbare, a suburb south of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, the son of Viola and Paul Chisora.[http://www.newsday.co.zw/2012/03/03/2012-03-03-chisora-being-treated-badly "Chisora being treated badly"], NewsDay.co.zw; accessed 28 December 2014. Following his parents' divorce when he was 4, Chisora spent his early years in Hatfield, in the care of his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather. As a teenager he attended Churchill School, where he became a paramedic for the school's sports team. Chisora and his family moved to the United Kingdom in 1999 when he was 16 and lived in Finchley, London.{{Cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/latest/dereck-chisora/amp|title=Dereck Chisora latest news, fights and boxing record {{!}} Express.co.uk|website=express.co.uk|access-date=17 November 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2018/12/24/chisora-opens-zim-upbringing/|title=Chisora opens up on Zim upbringing|date=24 December 2018|website=The Standard|language=en-US|access-date=17 November 2019}}

A late starter in the sport, Chisora began boxing aged 19. His club, Finchley ABC in Barnet, North London, was also home to heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Chisora had around 20 amateur fights, including winning the 2005 Novice championships, knocking out Stewart O'Connellin in the first round,{{Cite web|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/602647.chisora_throws_weight_into_amateur_career/|title=Chisora throws weight into amateur career|website=Watford Observer|language=en-GB|access-date=14 May 2025}} the 2006 ABA super heavyweight title, after defeating Tom Dallas in the final,{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandboxing.org/results/national-elite-championships-2005-2/|title=National Elite Championships 2005|website=England Boxing|language=en-GB|access-date=17 November 2019}} and a silver medal at the Four Nations Championships.{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Kevin Evans vs. Derek Chisora|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/822285/2623305|access-date=11 March 2025|website=BoxRec}}

Chisora turned professional under Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions banner and was trained by Don Charles, alongside Dean Powell in his corner. Chisora made his professional debut on 17 February 2007 at the Wembley Arena in London, beating Hungarian István Kecskés by a technical knockout (TKO) in the second round.{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Dereck Chisora vs. Istvan Kecskes|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/515572/1165590|access-date=29 June 2022|website=BoxRec}} Chisora's second fight was against English heavyweight Tony Booth at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 7 April 2007, on the undercard of Joe Calzaghe's successful WBO super-middleweight title defence against Peter Manfredo Jr., winning a points decision (PTS), by 40–36. Chisora's third fight was at the York Hall in London against Welshman Darren Morgan (5–1, 3 KOs) on 13 October 2007, winning on points after four rounds. Chisora stated in 2022 that Morgan was the hardest puncher he has ever faced in his career.{{Cite web|last=Temple|first=Cameron|date=24 April 2022|title=POWER Derek Chisora has fought Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, David Haye and Vitali Klitschko but says none punch harder than 'Welsh Beef' Darren Morgan|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1091121/derek-chisora-tyson-fury-dillian-whyte-david-haye-hardest-puncher/|access-date=29 June 2022|website=Talksport}}

In January 2008, Chisora scored a four-round PTS victory over Paul Butlin at the York Hall, achieving his third points victory in a row, to take his record to 4–0. On the 11 April, Chisora was a wildcard for the inaugural Prizefighter series on Sky Sports.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/3407864/come-the-revolution|title=Come the revolution!|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=12 November 2024}} In June that year, in his first fight over six rounds, Chisora came up against the toughest test of his career in fellow undefeated British heavyweight prospect, Sam Sexton (7–0, 2 KOs). The bout was stopped in the final 30 seconds of the last round, when the referee decided Sexton was taking too much punishment and declared Chisora the winner by TKO.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20081123011203/http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3547--King-Kell-Brook-wins-British-title.html Brook wins British title – with undercard news (Chisora vs Sexton)]}}, BritishBoxing.net; retrieved 15 September 2013. In Chisora's sixth fight, on 12 September 2008 at the Grosvenor House, in his first fight over eight rounds, he defeated American Shawn McLean via sixth-round stoppage. In Chisora's seventh fight, on 26 September 2008, against Lee Swaby, Chisora took his undefeated record to 7–0 with a third-round stoppage victory. In his eighth professional appearance, on 6 December 2008, Chisora defeated Neil Simpson at the ExCeL via a second-round corner retirement, leaving him with an 8–0 record at the end of his second year as a professional.{{Cite news|url=http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=5543&headline=Simpson%20brushed%20aside%20as%20Chisora%20extends%20run§ionIs=news%20%20%20%20%20%20&searchyear=2008|title=Simpson brushed aside as Chisora extends run|work=Barnet & Whetstone Press|access-date=7 March 2017|language=en}}

In Chisora's ninth bout, on 30 January 2009, he defeated Russian Daniil Peretyatko by PTS over eight rounds. In Chisora's tenth fight, on 22 May 2009, he defeated Paul Butlin for the second time, to extend his record to ten wins. Chisora was suspended for four months for biting Butlin's ear during the fifth round of their contest while in a clinch. The incident was missed by referee Dave Parris but TV replays proved conclusive, and as a result Chisora missed out on his fight for the British heavyweight title against Danny Williams. He was also fined £2,500.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20090607092017/http://www.teletext.co.uk/sportnews/news/b78fd6de853f64bd37baeb417102aba1/BOXING+Chisora+banned+for+biting.aspx Chisora banned for biting]}}. teletext.co.uk; accessed 28 December 2014.

On 9 October 2009, in his eleventh bout, Chisora defeated Georgian Zurab Noniashvili, knocking Noniashvili down and winning by TKO in three rounds at York Hall.{{cite news|url=http://www.fightnews.com/?p=25872|title=Cleverly still unbeaten|publisher=Fight News|first=Alexey|last=Sukachev|date=9 October 2009|access-date=28 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328001046/http://www.fightnews.com/?p=25872|archive-date=28 March 2010}}

He was supposed to face Matt Skelton for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title at the Wembley Arena in London, but the bout was cancelled.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-matt-skelton-crossroads-battle-on-2-13--24253|title=Derek Chisora-Matt Skelton Crossroads Battle on 2/13|date=21 December 2009|work=BoxingScene|access-date=16 June 2022|language=en-GB}} On 20 January 2010, it was announced that Chisora would get a second chance to face Danny Williams on 13 February 2010 after Sam Sexton was forced to withdraw through injury from his match with Williams. Chisora welcomed the chance, saying, "It was my own fault the fight with Williams didn't go ahead, and I've been kicking myself ever since." Williams pulled out of the bout.{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/8470635.stm|title=Danny Williams withdraws from Derek Chisora fight|date=28 January 2010|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 June 2022|language=en-GB}} Chisora instead fought Carl Baker in a British title eliminator, with the winner to face Williams.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-vs-baker-set-february-13-wembley--25074|title=Chisora vs Baker is Set For February 13 at Wembley|date=2 February 2010|work=BoxingScene|access-date=16 June 2022|language=en-GB}} Baker entered with a unanimous decision win four months prior over Williams in the Prizefighter series. Chisora grabbed and kissed Baker at the weigh-in for the fight.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/boxing/chisora-gets-fresh-with-baker-at-big-fight-weigh_sto2219591/story.shtml|title=Chisora Gets Fresh With Baker at Big Fight Weigh-|date=12 February 2010|website=Eurosport|access-date=17 November 2019}} Chisora stopped Baker in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/592303/1493091|title=BoxRec: Bout|website=boxrec.com|access-date=17 November 2019}}

On 2 May 2010, it was once again announced that Chisora would get yet another chance to face Danny Williams on 15 May 2010, at the Boleyn Ground in London, after Sam Sexton was forced to withdraw a second time from his rescheduled match with Williams, following his mother falling seriously ill.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-danny-williams-officially-on-15--27432|title=Derek Chisora-Danny Williams Officially On For May 15|date=2 May 2010|work=BoxingScene|access-date=16 June 2022|language=en-GB}} Chisora defeated former world title challenger Williams, winning the British title by stoppage. Chisora set the pace in the opening round and put Williams under pressure, Williams was warned twice for holding in the first round. In the second round, Chisora hurt Williams with a right uppercut before sending him to the canvas with a left hook. Williams beat the count but was met with a flurry of punches, resulting in Williams falling backwards towards the ropes, forcing referee Howard Foster to end the fight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-crushes-danny-williams-praises-him--27820|title=Derek Chisora Crushes Danny Williams, Praises Him|date=15 May 2010|work=BoxingScene|access-date=16 June 2022|language=en-GB}} After the fight, Williams announced his retirement, although he made a comeback in March 2011.

On 18 September 2010, at the LG Arena, in Birmingham, Chisora, defending his title for the first time, defeated Sam Sexton, who was defending his title for the second time, in a rematch. Adding the Commonwealth title to his British title via ninth-round stoppage on the undercard of Kell Brook vs. Michael Jennings on Sky Box Office. Chisora and Sexton both started fast in the opening round, exchanging punches early, with Chisora landing a series of body shots inside, and Sexton working behind the jab. In the second, Chisora began setting the pace, leading with the jab, Sexton responded, sending Chisora back against the ropes with a flurry of punches. With Chisora landing combinations to the body as the round progressed. In the third, Chisora and Sexton continued trading punches, Chisora fighting aggressively, and Sexton countering on the back foot. In the fourth, Sexton went on the offensive, and was able to land a left hook, which momentarily slowed Chisora's output. With Chisora landing punches on the front foot, taking control for the remainder of the round. In the fifth round, Chisora and Sexton began to tire, as both men kept applying pressure up close. In the sixth, Chisora landed a number of clean punches on Sexton as his work rate decreased. In the seventh, Sexton began working behind the jab once again, boxing at range. In the eighth, Chisora began trying to close the distance, with Sexton on the defensive. The bell sounding to start the ninth marked the first time Chisora and Sexton had been past eight rounds. Chisora threw a barrage of unanswered left and right hands flush on the chin, backing Sexton against the ropes, prompting referee John Keane to stop the fight.Hassan, Nabil. (18 September 2010) [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/9008888.stm BBC Sport {{!}} Kell Brook cuts Michael Jennings to win fight]. BBC News. Retrieved on 17 June 2022.

Chisora was scheduled to face unified IBF, WBO, IBO, and Ring magazine heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko on 11 December 2010, at the SAP Arena, in Mannheim, but Klitschko pulled out of the fight three days prior, after suffering a torn abdominal muscle.{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/garethadavies/8190320/Wladimir-Klitschko-pulls-out-of-Derek-Chisora-showdown-with-back-injury.html|title=Wladimir Klitschko pulls out of Derek Chisora showdown with back injury|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en}}{{cite web |author=Dan Rafael |date=9 December 2010 |url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5900377 |title=Wladimir Klitschko withdraws from fight |publisher=ESPN|access-date=18 June 2022}} The fight was postponed, and later rescheduled for 30 April 2011, with Klitschko once again pulling out of the fight due to not being fully recovered from his injury, and the bout was cancelled so Klitschko could fight a unification match against WBA heavyweight champion David Haye on 2 July.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/dec/09/wladimir-klitschko-dereck-chisora-david-haye|title=Wladimir Klitschko pulls out of Chisora bout and opens way for David Haye|last=Mitchell|first=Kevin|date=8 December 2010|work=The Guardian|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/9415727.stm|title=BBC Sport – Wladimir Klitschko cancels fight with Dereck Chisora|publisher=BBC News|date=5 March 2011|language=en-GB|access-date=24 March 2017}}

{{Main|Derek Chisora vs. Tyson Fury}}

On 11 February 2011, the BBBofC installed English heavyweight champion, and undefeated prospect Tyson Fury as mandatory challenger for Chisora's British title.{{Cite news|url=https://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2011/02/bbbofc-latest-fight-circular-feb-2011/|title=BBBOFC – LATEST FIGHT CIRCULAR FEB 2011|date=11 February 2011|work=britishboxers|access-date=21 June 2022|language=en-GB}} On 13 April 2011, Fury's promotional company, Hennessy Sports, won the purse bid to stage the contest.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/fury-vs-chisora-mick-hennessy-wins-purse-bid--38095|title=Fury vs Chisora: Mick Hennessy Wins The Purse Bid|date=14 April 2011|work=BoxingScene|access-date=21 June 2022|language=en-GB}} On 23 May 2011, it was announced that Chisora would defend his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Fury on July 23, 2011, at the Wembley Arena in London, both men went into the fight with a record of 14–0.{{Cite news|url=https://photo.boxingscene.com/chisora-vs-fury-confirmed-july-23-wembley--39491|title=Chisora vs Fury is Confirmed For July 23 at Wembley|date=23 May 2011|work=BoxingScene|access-date=22 June 2022|language=en-GB}} It was also announced the fight would be televised live in the United States on pay-per-view. American outlet Integrated Sports picked up the fight charging $24.95 for a live airing at 3 p.m. EDT.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/6/9/2216231/dereck-chisora-vs-tyson-fury-us-ppv-integrated-sports+&cd=17&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Dereck Chisora vs Tyson Fury Gets U.S. PPV Deal|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=3 September 2017}} At the weigh-in, Chisora weighed a career-heavy 261 pounds, while Fury came in a 255.5 pounds.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/weights-dereck-chisora-261-pounds-tyson-fury-2555--41827|title=Weights: Dereck Chisora 261-Pounds, Tyson Fury 255.5|date=22 July 2011|work=BoxingScene|access-date=21 June 2022|language=en-GB}} On the night, Fury won by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–112, 117–112, and 118–111, handing Chisora the first professional loss of his career, and gaining his two titles.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/14243725|title=Heavyweight Tyson Fury beats Dereck Chisora on points|date=23 July 2011|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jul/24/british-heavyweight-tyson-fury-dereck-chisora|title=Tyson Fury wins Wembley title fight against Dereck Chisora|date=23 July 2011|work=The Guardian|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} Promoter Mick Hennessy revealed the fight peaked at around 3 million viewers on Channel 5.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/7/25/2292419/chisora-vs-fury-does-strong-ratings-on-channel-5+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Chisora vs Fury Does Strong Ratings on Channel 5|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=3 September 2017}}

He was supposed to face Larry Olubamiwo (10–2, 9 KOs) on 5 November 2011, at the Wembley Arena in London, but the bout was cancelled, following Olubamiwo withdrawing due to illness.{{cite news |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/119279.html |title=Chisora reeling after late withdrawal |date=2 November 2011 |publisher=ESPN}} Chisora defeated Lithuanian Remigijus Ziausys on 11 November in a six-round points decision at the North Bridge Leisure Centre in Halifax. Referee John Latham scored the fight 60–54 in favour of Chisora.{{Citation|title=Dereck Chisora vs Remigijus Ziausys 11/11/11 Part 1/2|date=11 November 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E0J19ooKak|access-date=3 September 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}

Chisora faced undefeated contender Robert Helenius (16–0, 11 KOs) on 3 December 2011, at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki for the WBA and WBO Intercontinental, and vacant European heavyweight titles. At the time of the fight, Helenius was ranked number 1 by the WBO, 3 by the WBA, 4 by the IBF, and 8 by the WBC. Chisora lost the bout in a controversial split decision, after two judges scored the fight 115–113 twice, in favour of Helenius, and the third scored 115–113 in favour of Chisora. The decision was highly criticised as most pundits and observers scored the fight in favor of Chisora. The Ring considered the outcome of the match "a gift", dropping Helenius' ranking from fifth to sixth challenger in their ratings. Chisora complained afterwards, demanding an immediate rematch on a neutral territory.{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/8933863/Britains-Dereck-Chisora-loses-out-to-Finlands-Robert-Helenius-in-European-heavyweight-title-duel.html|title=Britain's Dereck Chisora loses out to Finland's Robert Helenius in European heavyweight title duel|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/12/3/2608771/helenius-vs-chisora-results-chisora-robbed-helsinki-split-decision|title=Helenius vs Chisora Results: Chisora Robbed in Helsinki, Helenius Wins Split Decision|date=3 December 2011|website=Bad Left Hook|access-date=24 March 2017}}

{{Main|Vitali Klitschko vs. Derek Chisora}}

Sources in Germany reported that Chisora was likely to fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on 18 February 2012, at the Olympiahalle in Munich.[http://www.boxingscene.com/klitschko-vs-chisora-on-february-18-then-haye-june--47186 Klitschko vs Chisora on February 18, Then Haye in June Boxingscene.com]; retrieved 15 September 2013.[https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/7344389/vitali-klitschko-defend-wbc-title-dereck-chisora "Vitali Klitschko to defend WBC title against Dereck Chisora"], Espn.go.com; retrieved 28 December 2014. On 12 December 2011, it was confirmed that Chisora would challenge Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title. At the weigh-in, Chisora slapped Klitschko across the face when the two went head-to-head during the staredown. Chisora was quoted as saying after the slap "I ain't come here to play games I come here to fight".[http://www.rtl.de/cms/sport/boxen/news/naechster-vitali-fight-gegen-chisora-1cd68-302d-14-956960.html Weltmeister {{in lang{{!}}de}}]. RTL.de; retrieved 15 September 2013.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9089194/Dereck-Chisora-sucker-slaps-Vitali-Klitschko-in-the-face.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218055301/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9089194/Dereck-Chisora-sucker-slaps-Vitali-Klitschko-in-the-face.html|archive-date=18 February 2012|title=Dereck Chisora 'sucker' slaps Vitali Klitschko in the face|date=17 February 2012|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London, UK}} Moments before the fight, Chisora spat water in the face of Wladimir Klitschko whilst in the ring before the pre-fight introductions.{{Cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/2/18/2808896/klitschko-vs-chisora-spit-face-wladimir-water-fight-results-boxing-video-news|title=Klitschko vs Chisora: Dereck Chisora Spits in the Face of Wladimir Klitschko (Video)|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=19 February 2012|website=Bad Left Hook|access-date=10 August 2016}}

Klitschko boxed a disciplined fight with changing angles and superior footwork, and was able to keep the aggressive and offensive Chisora at range for the majority of the rounds. Despite bobbing and weaving, and constant pressure applied by Chisora, Klitschko was able to use his height and reach advantage to land clean straight right hands and power shots from a distance to outland Chisora, and control the pace as the bout progressed. At times, Chisora was able to deliver some punishment of his own, with most of his work coming with body shots and hooks to Klitschko's head, forcing Klitschko onto the back foot, and his best rounds being the eighth and twelfth round. All three judges unanimously scored the fight in favour of Klitschko, with scores of 118–110, 118–110 and 119–111. Despite being a decisive victory for Klitschko, Chisora earned credit for his chin and heart, and also for giving Klitschko his most competitive fight since his defeat to Lennox Lewis in 2003. Chisora also became only the fourth man (after Tino Hoffmann, Kevin Johnson and Shannon Briggs), to take Klitschko the twelve round distance.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/17086859|title=Vitali Klitschko taken the distance by Dereck Chisora in Munich|first=Ben|last=Dirs|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=24 April 2016}}

During the Klitschko vs Chisora post-fight press conference, David Haye was present amongst the media in attendance. Haye began a verbal confrontation with both Klitschko, and his manager Bernd Bonte, challenging the WBC champion to a fight. Boente claimed Haye had turned down an opportunity to fight Klitschko, and that he would not get a second opportunity. Chisora then intervened, calling Haye an "embarrassment", and challenged Haye to a fight, to which Haye responded that Chisora had lost "three fights in a row".{{cite news|title=Dereck Chisora – David Haye brawl transcript|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17088322|access-date=23 May 2012}} Haye continued his verbal assault. Chisora taunted Haye, asking him "how's your toe?", and then left the stage to confront Haye face to face and, in front of the assembled media, the two British fighters and several bystanders became involved in a mass brawl. Haye threw punches at Chisora whilst holding a bottle in one hand, leading to Chisora accusing Haye of glassing him. Chisora's trainer Don Charles was also involved in the brawl and Haye's long-time trainer Adam Booth received a cut to the forehead whilst trying to break things up;

Booth would later accuse one of Chisora's entourage of striking him with a bottle during the confrontation, though the cause turned out to be a camera tripod that had been picked up and brandished by Haye at the end of the melee, whilst in the aftermath, Chisora was caught on video threatening to "shoot Haye".{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/david-haye/9108126/David-Haye-admits-holding-glass-bottle-when-he-landed-first-punch-on-Dereck-Chisora-during-brawl.html|title=David Haye admits holding glass bottle when he landed first punch on Dereck Chisora during brawl|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=1 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/17088021|title=Dereck Chisora threatens to shoot David Haye after brawl|date=19 February 2012|publisher=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=1 November 2016}}

German authorities sought both Haye and Chisora following their involvement in the brawl. On 19 February 2012, Chisora and Charles were arrested by German police at Munich Airport. Police detained Chisora, but released him without charge following questioning, whilst urging Haye to turn himself in.{{cite news|title=Dereck Chisora arrested as Munich police urge David Haye to hand himself in after brawl|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9091537/Dereck-Chisora-arrested-as-Munich-police-urge-David-Haye-to-hand-himself-in-after-brawl.html|work=The Telegraph|access-date=23 May 2012|location=London|date=19 February 2012}} On 21 February 2012, Haye and Chisora both released formal statements about the incident. While Chisora "wholeheartedly" apologised for his involvement, Haye was less contrite, refusing to issue a direct apology for his involvement, claiming he had acted in self-defence.{{cite news|title=Dereck Chisora & David Haye release statements after brawl|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17088619|access-date=23 May 2012}}

Subsequent to a hearing in March the following year regarding the incident, Chisora had his British boxing license withdrawn, and the WBC initiated a motion to ban Chisora indefinitely and fine him for his involvement.{{cite web|title=Chisora loses his license|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=boxing/12/03/14/BOXING_Chisora_Nightlead.html|work=Sportinglife.com|access-date=23 May 2012}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20120302194151/http://wbcboxing.com/wbcVersEng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1747&Itemid=80 Dereck Chisora Banned by The World Boxing Council]}}. wbcboxing.com; accessed 28 December 2014.

{{Main|David Haye vs. Derek Chisora}}

On 8 May 2012, it was announced Haye would come out of retirement to fight Chisora, and the bout would take place on 14 July 2012, at the Boleyn Ground Stadium. It was also announced that BoxNation would promote the event in association with Team Sauerland and Hayemaker Promotions, and Alexander Povetkin would defend his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title against Hasim Rahman on the undercard. Additional security were present at the press conference and a steel fence was put in place to keep Haye and Chisora separated during the announcement.{{cite news|title=David Haye and Dereck Chisora to fight at Upton Park|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17987600|access-date=23 May 2012}}

On 9 May 2012, tickets went on sale, with 17,000 being sold on the first day of sale.{{cite web|title=HAYE-CHISORA SELLS 17,000|url=https://www.eurosport.com/boxing/haye-chisora-sells-17000_sto3265533/story.shtml|access-date=8 June 2022}} On 18 May 2012, it was announced that the fight had been sanctioned by both the WBA and WBO, and Chisora and Haye would be licensed by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation.{{cite web|author=ESPN Staff|title=Chisora and Haye to fight for WBO and WBA honours|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/151441.html#|publisher=ESPN|access-date=23 May 2012}}

In front of a crowd of 30,000 in attendance. Chisora entered the stadium, hooded and masked to the theme from Gladiator, and Haye to his entry music "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" by McFadden & Whitehead. In the opening two rounds, Chisora applied constant pressure, with Haye landing scoring shots at range. The bout heated up at the end of the third round, as Chisora closed the distance and caught Haye with a flush left hook after the bell had gone, which appeared to hurt Haye. Chisora emerged at the start of the fourth round aggressively, exchanging punches with Haye. Towards the end of the fifth round, Haye landed with a quick, hard left hook, followed by a right hand, which knocked down Chisora for the first time in his career. At the eighth count, Chisora made it to his feet, Haye connected with a series of punches, knocking Chisora down for a second time, and though he regained his feet again, the referee waved the fight off, therefore giving Haye the win by TKO in the fifth round.{{cite web|title=Haye triumphant at Boleyn|url=http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120714/haye-triumphant-at-boleyn_2236884_2849688|publisher=whufc.com|access-date=15 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716074600/http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120714/haye-triumphant-at-boleyn_2236884_2849688|archive-date=16 July 2012}}

In March 2013, Chisora was issued a new British Boxing Board of Control licence. Chisora said, "I'm glad that this whole episode is finally behind me and I can carry on with my boxing career in my own country and with a British Boxing Board of Control licence."{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/21762391|title=Dereck Chisora issued new British Boxing Board of Control licence|date=12 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}}

Chisora made his ring return on 20 April 2013 at the Wembley Arena in London. He fought Argentinian Hector Alfredo Avila. Chisora told ESPN that he would dedicate his victory to late former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who was an MP for Chisora's hometown of Finchley.{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/202599.html|title=Chisora dedicating fight to Thatcher|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}} Avila had one point deducted in the 6th round for holding and another in the 9th for use of the elbow, but was eventually stopped in the ninth round. When asked whom he would like to fight next, Chisora mentioned British rival David Price.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/22236634|title=Dereck Chisora stops Hector Alfredo Avila in ninth round|date=21 April 2013|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}}

It was confirmed that Chisora would return two months later on 20 July at the Wembley Arena, against undefeated American boxer Malik Scott (35–0–1, 12 KOs), for the vacant WBO International heavyweight title.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/05/dereck-chisora-vs-malik-scott-on-july-20th-in-wembley-arena-frampton-also-on-card/amp/|title=Dereck Chisora vs. Malik Scott on July 20th in Wembley Arena; Frampton also on card » Boxing News|date=30 May 2013|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-US}} Chisora won the bout via controversial knockout in round 6, following an over hand right. Scott was warned by the referee throughout the contest for repeated fouling and clinching, but was not penalized. Scott boxed well with his jab, while Chisora scored well with body punches. With 15 seconds left in the sixth round, Scott went down along the ropes from a right hand to the back of the ear, and took a knee, smiling. Scott got up at the count of nine, but then referee Edwards shouted "Out", ending the contest. Scott did not protest the seemingly premature stoppage but his corner did. Going into round six, Scott was ahead 48–47 on all three judges' scorecards.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2013/7/20/4541688/chisora-vs-scott-results-dereck-chisora-scores-controversial-knockout?_ga=2.38070118.492961147.1506337698-1947050220.1506337698|title=Results: Chisora gets controversial KO over Scott|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=25 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/boxing-derek-chisora-knocks-out-unbeaten-malik-scott-and-sets-his-sights-on-vitali-klitschko-rematch-8724463.html|title=Boxing: Derek Chisora knocks out unbeaten Malik Scott and sets his|date=21 July 2013|work=The Independent|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}} Scott's promoter, Dan Goossen stated he would lodge a protest. The BBBofC said they would not review the fight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/9545060/dereck-chisora-controversial-sixth-round-knockout-malik-scott-stand|title=Chisora's controversial KO of Scott will stand|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2017}}

Chisora next fought on 21 September for the vacant European heavyweight title against 25-year-old German boxer Edmund Gerber (23–1) at the Copper Box Arena. The fight was announced 20 days prior to the fight taking place.{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/234185.html|title=Chisora vows to 'smash up' Gerber, targets Klitschkos|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/8898767/dereck-chisora-will-take-on-edmund-gerber-for-the-european-heavyweight-title|title=Dereck Chisora will take on Edmund Gerber for the European heavyweight title|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en}} Chisora controlled the fight from the opening bell, eventually drawing blood from Gerber after three rounds. The fight came to end in round five when Chisora threw combinations which went unanswered. The referee stepped in waiving the fight off. Chisora entered the ring in tears following the recent death of his mentor, Dean Powell. At the time of stoppage, Chisora was ahead 40–36 on all three judges' scorecards.{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1782493-dereck-chisora-vs-edmund-gerber-winner-recap-and-analysis|title=Dereck Chisora vs. Edmund Gerber: Winner, Recap and Analysis|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/24192667|title=Dereck Chisora stops Edmund Gerber to win European title|date=21 September 2013|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}}

On 11 October, the BBBofC ordered purse bids for a fight between Chisora and David Price for The latter's British heavyweight title, with the fight to potentially take place by February 2014. The purse bid was due on 13 November.{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/246795.html|title=Price v Chisora purse bids ordered|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}} Chisora's promoter Frank Warren won the purse bid, but a fight was not made.{{Cite news|url=http://www.saddoboxing.com/42121-chisora-vs-price.html|title=Purse Bid Winner Announced For Upcoming Chisora vs. Price Clash – Boxing News|work=Boxing News|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-US}}

On 30 November, Chisora defended his WBO International title against late replacement Ondřej Pála (32–3, 22 KOs). The fight was also for the vacant WBA International title. Chisora was originally scheduled to fight Arnold Gjergjaj, who broke his ribs in sparring. He was then replaced with Italian Matteo Mudugno, who pulled out injured. Pála being the third choice.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/11/dereck-chisora-vs-ondrej-pala-on-november-30th/|title=Dereck Chisora faces Ondrej Pala on November 30th » Boxing News|date=20 November 2013|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=25 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925225935/http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/11/dereck-chisora-vs-ondrej-pala-on-november-30th/}} Pála landIng was able to land heavy left hooks in the first two rounds. In round three, Chisora trapped Pála in a corner and clubbed him to the head and body with a series of powerful shots which forced Pála to turn his back from the oncoming onslaught, forcing the referee to stop the contest. Chisora fought four times in 2013, winning all inside the distance.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2013/11/30/5161108/chisora-vs-pala-results-dereck-chisora-continues-win-streak-with|title=Chisora, Buglioni, Skeete win in London|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=25 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1871009-dereck-chisora-vs-ondrej-pala-winner-recap-and-analysis|title=Dereck Chisora vs. Ondrej Pala: Winner, Recap and Analysis|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/01/dereck-chisora-continues-winning-streak-with-victory-over-ondrej-pala-4208722/|title=Chisora triumphs with another stoppage|date=1 December 2013|work=Metro|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en-GB}}

On 27 January 2014, it was announced that Chisora would fight former world title challenger Kevin Johnson (29–4–1, 14 KOs) at the Copper Box in London on 15 February 2014.{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9136325/dereck-chisora-will-take-on-american-kevin-johnson-in-east-london-next-month|title=Dereck Chisora will take on American Kevin Johnson in east London next month|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=3 September 2017|language=en}} Chisora inflicted the first knockdown of Johnsons career in the fifth round, and won by unanimous decision after twelve rounds. The official judges' scorecards read 118–109, 118–109, and 118–110 in favour of Chisora.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/10641672/Dereck-Chisora-beats-Kevin-Johnson-in-unanimous-decision-after-Tyson-Fury-defeats-Joey-Abell-following-slow-start.html|title=Dereck Chisora beats Kevin Johnson in unanimous decision after Tyson Fury defeats Joey Abell following slow start|website=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=24 April 2016}} This set up a second fight against Tyson Fury in London, although after the fight, Chisora also called out former WBA (Regular) titleholder Alexander Povetkin.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/26122880|title=Dereck Chisora vows to fight Tyson Fury after Kevin Johnson|date=10 February 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 September 2017|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/2/15/5415294/chisora-vs-johnson-results-dereck-chisora-wins-snoozer-decision-calls|title=Chisora beats Johnson, calls out Povetkin|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=3 September 2017}}

{{Main||Derek Chisora vs. Tyson Fury II}}

Chisora and Fury were due to meet on 26 July 2014 in a rematch.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/mar/17/fury-chisora-rematch-boxing-heavyweights-manchester|title=Dereck Chisora v Tyson Fury rematch announced for 26 July|date=17 March 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=21 September 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} On 21 July, Chisora was forced to pull out after sustaining a fractured hand in training. Belarusian Alexander Ustinov was lined up as Chisora's replacement in the bout scheduled to take place at the Manchester Arena,"[http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9391643/tyson-fury-to-take-on-alexander-ustinov-after-dereck-chisora-withdrawal Tyson Fury to take on Alexander Ustinov after Dereck Chisora withdrawal]", Sky Sports, 23 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014 Fury pulled out of the fight after his uncle and former trainer Hughie Fury was taken seriously ill."[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/26/tyson-fury-withdraws-alexander-ustinov-fight Tyson Fury pulls out of Alexander Ustinov fight after uncle taken ill]", The Guardian, 26 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014 Fury and Chisora rescheduled the rematch for 29 November 2014 at ExCeL London. The bout was shown live on BoxNation.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/28722704|title=Tyson Fury to face Dereck Chisora in London rematch|date=15 September 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=21 September 2017|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/325967.html|title=Chisora pulls out of Fury fight|publisher=ESPN|access-date=3 September 2017|language=en-GB}} The bout was dubbed 'The Fight for the Right' as it was a final eliminator for the WBO heavyweight title and a shot at champion Wladimir Klitschko. Chisora struggled with Fury's height, reach and movement, with Fury winning the rounds comfortably until trainer Don Charles had seen enough and pulled Chisora out at the end of the tenth round. Fury used his jab to trouble Chisora and kept on the outside creating a distance with his longer reach. Chisora failed to land any telling punches, and due to Fury's awkward fighting style, end up hitting him below the belt. Chisora was warned by referee Marcus McDonnell in the first round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/30247385|title=Tyson Fury beats Dereck Chisora in world title eliminator|first=Ben|last=Dirs|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=20 April 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing/tyson-fury-vs-dereck-chisora-2-report-fury-the-winner-after-chisora-retires-following-10-rounds-of-9893301.html|title=Tyson Fury vs Dereck Chisora 2: Fury the winner after Chisora retires following 10 painful rounds|website=Independent.co.uk|date=30 November 2014|access-date=7 January 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/11263378/Tyson-Fury-beats-Dereck-Chisora-in-one-sided-fight-to-take-heavyweight-crown.html|title=Tyson Fury beats Dereck Chisora in one-sided world title eliminator|website=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=24 April 2016}}

After a period of eight months without a fight since his defeat to Fury, Chisora won five fights in five months against low ranked opponents, helping set up a fight for the recently vacated European heavyweight title against highly ranked Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in Hamburg on 7 May 2016. The bout was also an eliminator for the IBF heavyweight title.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10205986/dereck-chisora-will-meet-kubrat-pulev-in-an-ibf-heavyweight-title-eliminator|title=chisora to meat pulev|publisher=Sky Sports}} Despite what had seemed a fairly comfortable points win for Pulev the fight ended in a split decision, with two judges scoring it 118–110 and 116–112 in Pulev's favour while the third scored it 115–113 for Chisora. The defeat left Chisora's chances of a world title shot against IBF champion Anthony Joshua in doubt.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10273911/dereck-chisora-loses-to-kubrat-pulev-to-miss-out-on-european-title|title=Chisora loses to Pulev in IBF eliminator fight|date=8 May 2016|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=9 May 2016}}

Chisora made a comeback in Sweden on 10 September 2016 against Bosnian Drazan Janjanin and scored a second-round knockout victory following a body shot. Although Janjanin beat the count, the referee waved the fight off.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-destroys-drazan-janjanin-two-rounds--108613|title=Dereck Chisora Destroys Drazan Janjanin in Two Rounds – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=10 September 2016 |access-date=2 November 2016}}

{{Main|Dillian Whyte vs. Derek Chisora}}

Terms were finally agreed for a fight between Chisora and British heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte to fight in a WBC title eliminator for Whyte's British heavyweight title. The fight took place in Manchester on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Éric Molina heavyweight title fight.{{Cite news|url=http://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/9259/dillian-whyte-set-grudge-fight-dereck-chisora/?|title=It's on! Dillian Whyte set for grudge fight against Dereck Chisora – London News Online|last=Cawley|first=Richard|date=1 November 2016|access-date=2 November 2016|language=en-US|newspaper=London News Online|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914222643/https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/9259/dillian-whyte-set-grudge-fight-dereck-chisora/|archive-date=14 September 2017}} Chisora and Whyte were feuding over the year through social media. The hype continued through to the press conference on 7 December when, following Whyte's comment that he'd attack Chisora anytime he would see him after the fight, Chisora picked up the table he was sitting at and threw it towards Whyte, just missing everyone in the way which included the promoters and trainers.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38241193|title=Dereck Chisora throws table at Dillian Whyte at news conference|date=7 December 2016|access-date=7 December 2016|language=en-GB|publisher=BBC Sport}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10686647/joshua-vs-molina-dereck-chisora-and-dillian-whyte-press-conference-turns-into-chaos|title=Joshua vs Molina: Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte press conference turns into chaos|publisher=Sky Sports}} As a result, the BBBofC withdrew its sanction of the fight so that the British title was not at stake.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38255718|title=Dereck Chisora-Dillian Whyte fight no longer for British heavyweight title|date=8 December 2016|access-date=8 December 2016|language=en-GB|publisher=BBC Sport}} Instead, Whyte's WBC International title was at stake. Chisora lost the fight by split decision with two judges scoring the fight 115–113 and 115–114 for Whyte and one scoring 115–114 in favour of Chisora. Whyte was hurt a number of times in the fight by Chisora in the eighth, tenth and twelfth rounds. On two occasions in the twelfth, Whyte was knocked off balance by Chisora after being hit with huge shots to the head. Post fight, Whyte stated he would not give Chisora a rematch, only to change his mind later to say the potential was there.{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurosport.co.uk/boxing/dillian-whyte-earns-split-points-decision-over-dereck-chisora-in-thrilling-fight_sto5978804/story.shtml|title=Dillian Whyte earns split points decision over Dereck Chisora in thrilling fight|date=11 December 2016|access-date=11 December 2016|newspaper=Eurosport UK}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/whyte-vs-chisora-rematch-pursued-says-hearn--111666|title=Whyte vs. Chisora Rematch Could Be Pursued, Says Hearn – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|access-date=11 December 2016}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In March 2017, in an interview, Chisora claimed he offered Whyte £1.1 million for a rematch, which Whyte declined.{{Cite web|url=http://www.givemesport.com/1001261-dereck-chisora-reveals-why-david-haye-refused-to-quit-against-tony-bellew|title=The special reason behind Haye not quitting against Bellew despite injury|date=7 March 2017|website=GiveMeSport|access-date=7 March 2017}}

On 24 March 2017, it was announced that Chisora would get his much awaited rematch against Finnish boxer Robert Helenius (24–1, 15 KOs) at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. The same arena they fought at when Helenius won a controversial split decision in December 2011. The bout would be contested for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title on 27 May 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/helenius-vs-chisora-rematch-finalized-27-finland--114914|title=Helenius vs. Chisora Rematch Finalized, May 27 in Finland – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=24 March 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=24 March 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18991962/robert-helenius-fight-dereck-chisora-scheduled-12-round-rematch-27|title=Helenius-Chisora rematch to take place May 27|work=ESPN.com|access-date=24 March 2017}} In December 2015, the EBU ordered for Chisora and Helenius to meet, where the winner would fight Anthony Joshua. A purse bid deadline was set for 21 January 2016, but no progress was made.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/dereck-chisora-robert-helenius-rematch-ordered-winner-could-face-anthony-joshua/|title=Dereck Chisora-Robert Helenius rematch ordered, winner could face Anthony Joshua – Boxing News|date=30 December 2015|work=Boxing News|access-date=24 March 2017|language=en-US}} The fight was postponed on 16 May to take place after Summer 2017. There was no specific reason given by promoter Nisse Sauerland as to why the fight had been postponed.{{Cite news|url=http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/helenius-chisora-ii-rescheduled-403840|title=Helenius-Chisora II to be rescheduled • Boxing News|date=16 May 2017|work=Boxing News|access-date=16 May 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517072356/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/helenius-chisora-ii-rescheduled-403840|archive-date=17 May 2017}}

On pursuing a rematch with Dillian Whyte, on 31 August 2017, Chisora announced that he had split with promoter Team Sauerland, but re-signed with manager Steve Goodwin.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-retains-goodwin-parts-with-sauerland--120029|title=Dereck Chisora Retains Goodwin, Parts With Sauerland – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=31 August 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=20 September 2017}} On 20 September Eddie Hearn announced that Chisora had signed with Matchroom Sport, making his debut on the Paul Butler-Stuart Hall undercard on 30 September at the Echo Arena in Liverpool live on Sky Sports. Hearn believed if Chisora could win two fights by the end of the year, possibly winning the European title in the process, he would have a good case to fight Whyte again. Hearn said, "You know what you are going to get with 'Del Boy', plenty of drama and a load of heart. He will return to action in Liverpool and challenge for the European title in November. We will work towards a Whyte rematch for early next year. It's a fight that I think boxing needs to see again."{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11044882/dereck-chisora-returns-to-action-in-liverpool-this-month-after-signing-a-promotional-deal-with-matchroom-boxing|title=Dereck Chisora returns to action in Liverpool this month after signing for Matchroom Boxing|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en}} Chisora fought Croatian Robert Filipovic (4–2, 3 KOs) at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, on 30 September. Filipovic was a late replacement for Jay McFarlane (3–3, 2 KOs). The fight was scheduled for 6 and ended in round 5 when the referee had seen enough, giving Chisora the win via TKO. Filipovic had one point deducted in the 4th round and another in the 5th for holding, which was done to prolong the fight. Chisora explained that he had the power to put his opponent away, but wanted to enjoy the fight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/dereck-chisora-enjoys-stoppage-victory-in-difficult-to-watch-fight-143631|title=Dereck Chisora enjoys stoppage victory in difficult-to-watch fight {{!}} JOE.co.uk|work=JOE.co.uk|access-date=1 October 2017|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-stops-filipovic-results--120970|title=Dereck Chisora Stops Filipovic, Warms Up For EBU Challenge – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=30 September 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=1 October 2017}}

On 25 September, Hearn revealed Chisora would challenge European heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (16–0, 12 KOs) at the Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medcin in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 4 November 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11053009/jamie-mcdonnell-dereck-chisora-scott-quigg-and-dmitry-bivol-feature-on-monaco-bill|title=Jamie McDonnell, Dereck Chisora, Scott Quigg and Dmitry Bivol on exciting Monaco bill on Sky Sports|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=25 September 2017|language=en}} In a lethargic performance where he was outboxed by Kabayel, Chisora suffered a 12-round majority decision defeat. One judge scored the fight a 114–114 draw, whilst the remaining two judges' scored the fight 115–113 and 115–114 for Kabayel, giving Chisora his 8th professional loss.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/21289172/dereck-chisora-loses-via-majority-decision-jamie-mcdonnell-retained-wba-belt-head-clash|title=Chisora loses on points, McDonnell keeps belt|publisher=ESPN|access-date=5 November 2017}} Chisora started the fight slow, remaining patient. He became more active after round 6, but failed to bustle the attack on Kabayel, who moved well with his feet. Kabayel also used quick combinations and jabs to win many of the rounds. Speaking to Sky Sports after the bout, Chisora said, "I'm not going to complain, I lost the fight. I always bounce back so I'm not worried." Eddie Hearn stated a rematch with Chisora and Whyte would still be possible.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/agit-kabayel-shocks-outboxes-dereck-chisora-decision-results--122126|title=Agit Kabayel Shocks, Outboxes Dereck Chisora for Decision Win – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=4 November 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=5 November 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11114214/dereck-chisora-suffers-points-defeat-to-european-champion-agit-kabayel|title=Dereck Chisora suffers points defeat to European champion Agit Kabayel in Monaco|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=5 November 2017|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41873897|title=Dereck Chisora beaten on points by European champion Agit Kabayel|date=4 November 2017|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=5 November 2017|language=en-GB}}

On 3 February 2018, whilst backstage at The O2 Arena in London for Lawrence Okolie vs. Isaac Chamberlain, Hearn told YouTube channel iFL TV, Chisora would be returning to the ring on 24 March on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs. Lucas Browne, which would also take place at the O2 Arena. Also backstage, Chisora met with David Haye and Joe Joyce, where Chisora revealed Haye had contacted his manager Steve Goodwin and offered £60,000 for him to fight Joyce. Chisora later stated if the money was right, he would fight Joyce on the Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II card on 5 May 2018.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-returns-next-month-face-joyce-on-bellew-haye-ii--124979|title=Chisora Returns Next Month; Could Face Joyce on Bellew-Haye II|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=6 February 2018|language=en-us}} After Joyce knocked out Rudolf Jozic on 16 February, Haye revealed a new six-figure offer would be presented to Chisora, which would see him earn around the same purse he received in his loss to Kabayel.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/joe-joyce-demolishes-rudolf-jozic-one-results--125339|title=Joe Joyce Demolishes Rudolf Jozic in One Round|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=17 February 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=https://fightnews.com/joyce-jolts-jozic-targets-chisora/14275|title=Joyce jolts Jozic, targets Chisora|date=16 February 2018|work=fightnews.com|access-date=17 February 2018|language=en-US}} On 1 March, Joyce claimed Chisora had rejected the fight completely.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/joe-joyce-chisora-offered-good-money-rejected-fight--125789|title=Joe Joyce: Chisora Was Offered Good Money, Rejected Fight|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=3 March 2018|language=en-us}}

Matchroom confirmed French boxer Zakaria Azzouzi (14–2–2, 10 KOs) as Chisora's opponent.{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/fight-nights/dillian-whyte-vs-lucas-browne/|title=Dillian Whyte vs Lucas Browne – Matchroom Boxing|work=Matchroom Boxing|access-date=22 March 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323030558/http://www.matchroomboxing.com/fight-nights/dillian-whyte-vs-lucas-browne/}} After a slow first round where Chisora used his jab and stalked Azzouzi, Chisora dropped Azzouzi with a big right hand in the next round. The fight was then stopped by referee Robert Williams after Azzouzi struggled to get to his feet. The official time of the stoppage was at 2:12 of round 2. After the fight, whilst being interviewed by the Sky Sports team, Chisora called over David Haye and his fighter Joe Joyce. Prior to calling them over, Chisora referred to Joyce as a Chihuahua. Chisora first asked Haye if he had confidence in Joyce and then stated, "In front of the British public on live television, I'll make a deal with you right now: if he (Joyce) beats me you write me a cheque of £1, if I beat him you give me your purse against Tony (Bellew) and your TV rights". Haye rejected the offer. Chisora then told Haye to not mention his name again. Haye told Sky Sports, "We offered him the same money he got for (Kubrat) Pulev, more money than he got for the European title, but you said no. Okay, we understand".{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11303160/whyte-vs-browne-dereck-chisora-goads-david-haye-after-knockout-win|title=Whyte vs Browne: Dereck Chisora goads David Haye after knockout win|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/photos-chisora-drills-azzouzi-gets-tense-with-haye-joyce--126534|title=Photos: Chisora Drills Azzouzi – Gets Tense With Haye and Joyce|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-dares-david-haye-stake-big-money-on-joe-joyce-fight--126533|title=Chisora Dares David Haye To Stake Big Money on Joe Joyce Fight|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en-us}}

{{Main|Dereck Chisora vs. Carlos Takam}}

After a month of speculation, on 15 June 2018, a fight between Chisora and former world title challenger Carlos Takam was finally announced to take place at the O2 Arena in London on 28 July 2018, with the bout taking place on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs. Joseph Parker on Sky Box Office.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-vs-carlos-takam-finalized-whyte-parker--129134|title=Dereck Chisora vs. Carlos Takam Finalized For Whyte-Parker|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=20 June 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11405331/whyte-vs-parker-dereck-chisora-to-face-carlos-takam-on-box-office-bill160|title=Whyte vs Parker: Dereck Chisora to face Carlos Takam on Box Office bill|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=20 June 2018|language=en}} Takam started the fight out-working Chisora, who spent most of the rounds against the ropes looking for counters. Chisora began to take more punishment as the fight progressed and fell clearly behind on the scorecards. At one point in round 6, referee Howard Foster was looking at possibly stopping the fight with Chisora taking shots against the ropes. By round 7, Takam was landing the better shots and looked to be on his way to an eventual stoppage win; however in round 8, Chisora connected with a big right hand to Takam's head, sending him to the canvas. Takam made it unsteadily to his feet and the fight resumed only for Chisora to immediately land an identical punch and drop Takam a second time. Foster then stopped the fight with 1 minute remaining in the round. With the win, Chisora claimed the vacant WBA International title. Promoter Hearn and pundits in the arena stated he had made his way back into the heavyweight title mix.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-fights-knockout-takam-results--130395|title=Chisora Fights Through Fire, Sensational Knockout of Takam|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=30 July 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/whyte-vs-parker/news/36153/11452609/1|title=Whyte vs Parker: Dereck Chisora knocks out Carlos Takam|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 July 2018|language=en}} After the bout, on who he would like to fight next, he said, "I definitely want the winner of the main event (Whyte vs. Parker)." Hearn stated in the post-fight press conference that he would issue a challenge to WBC champion Deontay Wilder to defend his title against Chisora in either Brooklyn or London.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/24220033/dereck-chisora-knocks-carlos-takam-eighth-round-whyte-parker-undercard|title=Chisora twice floors Takam in 8th for KO win|publisher=ESPN|access-date=30 July 2018|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-id-like-deontay-wilder-fight-chisora-whyte--130420|title=Hearn: I'd Like Deontay Wilder To Fight Chisora or Whyte|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=30 July 2018|language=en-us}}

{{Main|Dillian Whyte vs. Derek Chisora II}}

In mid October 2018, Whyte and Cuban boxer Luis Ortiz appeared to have a war of words and called each other out, with Ortiz stating he would come to the UK and fight Whyte on 22 December, a potential PPV date allocated to the possible Whyte vs. Chisora rematch. After hearing this, Chisora came out saying 'No one wants to see that [Whyte-Ortiz]', that he was 'the Money Man' and Whyte should fight him if he wants to earn more money.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-no-one-wants-whyte-vs-luis-ortiz-i-bring-money--132671|title=Chisora: No One Wants Whyte vs. Luis Ortiz, I Bring The Money!|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=23 October 2018|language=en-us}} Hearn also stated despite Ortiz putting his name forward, Chisora was the front-runner to fight Whyte.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11525630/dereck-chisora-still-the-front-runner-to-face-dillian-whyte-in-december-says-promoter-eddie-hearn|title=Dereck Chisora still the front-runner to face Dillian Whyte in December, says promoter Eddie Hearn|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=23 October 2018|language=en}}

On 17 October, it was reported that Chisora had hired former rival David Haye as his new manager. The news came as a shock as both Chisora and Haye had been rivals since before they had their grudge match in 2012 and in early 2018 were involved in broken down talks when Haye tried to persuade Chisora to fight his boxer Joe Joyce. Both Haye and Chisora sat down in the Sky studios and talked about their relationship, explaining how they came to a deal. They also stated that Chisora will no longer go by the name 'Del Boy' and would now be 'WAR'.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-inks-management-deal-with-david-haye--132823|title=Dereck Chisora Inks Management Deal With David Haye|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=23 October 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11527798/david-haye-teams-up-with-dereck-chisora-as-his-new-manager|title=David Haye teams up with Dereck Chisora as his new manager|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=23 October 2018|language=en}} On 22 October, Whyte told Sky Sports that Chisora needed to sign a deal quick or he would look at other options.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11532440/dillian-whyte-says-dereck-chisora-in-massive-danger-of-missing-out-on-o2-rematch|title=Dillian Whyte says Dereck Chisora in 'massive danger' of missing out on O2 rematch|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=23 October 2018|language=en}} On 1 November, the rematch was announced to take place on 22 December at The O2 Arena on Sky Sports Box Office.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11540093/whyte-vs-chisora-2-dillian-whyte-and-dereck-chisora-will-resume-rivalry-in-rematch-at-the-o2|title=Whyte vs Chisora 2: Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora will resume rivalry in rematch at The O2|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=26 November 2018|language=en}} Chisora weighed 246.2 pounds, his lightest since he fought Kubrat Pulev and Whyte weighed 246.5 pounds. Chisora lost the fight via KO in the eleventh round. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Chisora ahead 95–94 and one judge had Whyte ahead 95–94.{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/21/dillian-whyte-weighs-heavier-dereck-chisora-intense-friday-weigh-8273196/|title=Dillian Whyte weighs in heavier than Dereck Chisora at intense Friday weigh-in|date=21 December 2018|website=Metro|language=en|access-date=21 December 2018}}

On 15 February 2019, it was announced that Chisora had split with long-time trainer Don Charles and linked up with Rotherham based, experienced trainer Dave Coldwell, who was most well-known for leading Tony Bellew to win the WBC cruiserweight title. Speaking on the new partnership, Chisora said, "People know by now that I don't like to do things the conventional way. This is a new direction for me, I'm excited to be working with Dave Coldwell, I'm learning every day, I'm buzzing. Dave has done amazing work with my good friend Tony Bellew and his other boxers. I'm hungry to get back in the ring again, I will be back with new armoury I'm ready for WAR." Coldwell revealed it was Chisora's manager David Haye to called him. Coldwell confirmed any animosity between him and Haye was over.{{Cite web |last=O'Callaghan |first=Rory |date=15 February 2019 |title=Derek Chisora confirms Dave Coldwell as new trainer |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11637876/derek-chisora-confirms-dave-coldwell-as-new-trainer#:~:text=%22This%20is%20a%20new%20direction,I'm%20ready%20for%20WAR. |access-date=11 January 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Esco |first=Wil |date=2019-02-15 |title=Dereck Chisora hires Dave Coldwell as trainer, looks to fight Joseph Parker |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/2/15/18226152/dereck-chisora-hires-dave-coldwell-as-trainer-looks-to-fight-joseph-parker |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}

On 11 March 2019, Matchroom Boxing announced a doubleheader which included Chisora making his ring return on 20 April, as the co-main event to Dave Allen vs. Lucas Browne at The O2 Arena in London. Chisora's opponent was German boxer Senad Gashi (17-2, 17 KOs).{{Cite web |title=Chisora vs. Gashi, Allen vs. Browne - Doubleheader on April 20 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-vs-gashi-allen-vs-browne-doubleheader-on-april-20--136978 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-03-11 |title=Dereck Chisora Vs. Senad Gashi On April 20 On Sky - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2019/03/dereck-chisora-vs-senad-gashi-on-april-20-on-sky/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingnews24.com |language=en-US}} Chisora hoping to get a fight with Joseph Parker finalised but claimed Parker ducked him, who said he needed more time to prepare. Gashi didn't believe bringing in Coldwell would help change anything in Chisora's style. He said, "Derek is an old dog and it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. Derek is a very experienced guy, he doesn't have a boxing brain but his toughness and experience makes up for that." Gashi was known to UK fans after he was a last minute replacement in fighting Carlos Takam on the Whyte vs. Chisora rematch undercard, where he went on to lose via a 7th round stoppage.{{Cite web |title=Chisora: Joseph Parker Bitched Out, He Sh*t Himself! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-joseph-parker-bitched-out-he-sht-himself--137005 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Gashi Confident Chisora Will Go To War, Won't Change His Style |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/gashi-confident-chisora-go-war-change-his-style--137969 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} On fight week, Gashi revealed that he had already beaten Chisora in his mind, "I definitely think I can win against Derek Chisora. I have visualised this fight in my head many times. I have fought in my head 10 times against Derek Chisora, nine times I won and one time I got disqualified." Gashi said he had a good camp with his team and was much better prepared compared to the 3-day notice he received against Takam.{{Cite web |last=Gilbert |first=Peter |date=18 April 2019 |title=Allen vs Brown: Senad Gashi says he has already beaten Derek Chisora many times in his head |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11697305/allen-vs-brown-senad-gashi-says-he-has-already-beaten-derek-chisora-many-times-in-his-head |access-date=11 January 2025 |website=Sky Sports}} Chisora weighed 259 pounds and 29 year old Gashi weighed 220.3 pounds.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora vs. Senad Gashi, Chisora vs. Gashi {{!}} Boxing Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/418802-allen-vs-browne-dereck-del-boy-chisora-vs-senad-gachine-gun-gashi |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Tapology |language=en}}

Chisora won a comfortable unanimous points decision on the judges' scorecards, which read 99–91, 100–90, and 100–91. Although Chisora usually entertains, the fight was heavily described as dull, with fans and pundits accusing Gashi as being a spoiler. Gashi very reluctantly engaged and Chisora's lack of cutting off the ring and being slow on his feet, meant there was little action. The Sky Sports also said we would likely never see Gashi back on a UK card, on the back of his performance.{{cite web |title=Chisora Easily Decisions Gashi in Lackluster Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-easily-decisions-gashi-lackluster-results--138173 |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Boxing Scene}}{{cite web |title=Derek Chisora cruises to points win over Senad Gashi at O2 Arena |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11699626/derek-chisora-cruises-to-points-win-over-senad-gashi-at-o2-arena |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Sky Sports}} New trainer Coldwell tried to look for positives in the fight. He was looking forward to the remainder of the year and the fights they would work together moving forward.{{Cite web |title=Chisora's Coach Reflects on Recent Win, Hopes For Big Fight Next |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisoras-coach-reflects-on-recent-win-hopes-big-fight-next--138440 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

On 13 June 2019, a fight between Chisora and former world title challenger Artur Szpilka (22-3, 15 KOs) was announced to take place at the O2 Arena in London on 20 July, with the bout taking place on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs. Oscar Rivas live on Sky Sports Box Office.{{Cite web |title=Chisora vs. Szpilka Added To Whyte-Rivas Card |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-vs-szpilka-added-whyte-rivas-card--139946 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Horan |first=Matt |date=3 July 2019 |title=Derek Chisora to face Artur Szpilka on Dillian Whyte bill at The O2, live on Sky Sports Box Office |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11739674/derek-chisora-to-face-artur-szpilka-on-dillian-whyte-bill-at-the-o2-live-on-sky-sports-box-office |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}{{Cite web |date=2019-06-13 |title=Chisora-Szpilka bout set for July 20 in London |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26967821/chisora-szpilka-bout-set-july-20-london |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The fight was being built up as a crossroads fight, a must-win for both, to keep them in the mix for bigger heavyweight paydays. Chisora knew the pressure was on based on his last performance. Chisora said Gashi would never fight on UK soil again following his performance in their fight. Gashi's performance also meant Chisora was unable to give the fans a good fight.{{Cite web |title=Chisora Hopes For a Fireworks Filled Contest With Szpilka |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-hopes-fireworks-filled-contest-with-szpilka--140542 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} With the Joseph Parker fight looming in the future, trainer Dave Coldwell also wanted Chisora to put in a performance and make a statement. According to Coldwell, Chisora had prepared well for southpaw training in camp. A win here would set up the Parker fight for the fall.{{Cite web |title=Trainer Urges Chisora To Make Statement, Tear Up Szpilka |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/trainer-urges-chisora-make-statement-tear-up-szpilka--140711 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} During the build up and press conferences, Szpilka steered clear from any trash talk claiming his fists will do the talking. Coldwell and Haye did their best to enrage Szpilka. He also warned Chisora not to look past him, knowing the Parker fight was likely ahead.{{Cite web |title=Szpilka Warns That Chisora Better Not Look Ahead To Parker |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/szpilka-warns-chisora-better-not-look-ahead-parker--140884 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Chisora weighed in at 257 pounds and Szpilka weighed in at 243 pounds. During the face-off, both boxers wore bandanas off their countries flags over their mouth. Chisora tried to get under Szpilka's skin by showing him the middle finger. Szpilka didn't respond.{{Cite web |date=2019-07-19 |title=Dereck Chisora Vs. Artur Szpilka - Official Weigh-in Results - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2019/07/dereck-chisora-vs-artur-szpilka-weigh-in-results/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingnews24.com |language=en-US}}

The fight was scheduled for 10-rounds. Chisora produced a ruthless display and defeated Szpilka via 2nd Round KO. The first round started slow as Szpilka did his best to keep out of Chisora's reach and landing the occasional left hand. In round 2, Szpilka was first stunned to the head following a looping right hand. He began to cover up against the ropes as Chisora landed a five-punch barrage. Szpilka became defenceless and the last blow was a right hand, which dropped Szpilka. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight. During the post-fight interviews, Chisora said, "I want Joseph Parker, bring him on. Let's hope that Australian chicken doesn't go ducking." Hearn and Haye also said it was the fight to make next.{{cite web |title=Chisora Knocks Szpilka Out Cold in Second Round |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-knocks-szpilka-out-cold-results--141055 |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Boxing Scene}}{{cite web |title=Dereck Chisora brutally knocks out Artur Szpilka on Dillian Whyte undercard |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1155901/Dereck-Chisora-knockout-Artur-Szpilka-Dillian-Whyte-boxing-O2 |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Daily Express}}

On 31 August 2019, a fight between Chisora and Parker was announced to take place at the O2 Arena in London on 26 October, with the bout taking place as the co-main event to the World Boxing Super Series: Light welterweight final between Regis Prograis and Josh Taylor live on Sky Sports Box Office.{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Michael |date=31 August 2019 |title=BIG SHOW Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor, Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker officially announced for October 26 in London |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/595363/regis-prograis-vs-josh-taylor-derek-chisora-vs-joseph-parker/}} On 19 September, it was reported that Chisora and Dave Coldwell had parted ways on good terms. The reason due to Coldwell being based in Rotherham, having commitments with local boxers and Chisora who was based in London, and often fighting in London. Chisora asked Coldwell to train in London and Coldwell was unable to accept the terms.{{Cite web |title=Dave Coldwell On Derek Chisora Split: No Drama, Just Logistics |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dave-coldwell-on-derek-chisora-split-no-drama-just-logistics--142417 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

On 2 October, it was announced Parker had been forced to withdraw from the fight due to a spider bite that was causing illness during training.{{Cite web |last=Sandford |first=Daniel |date=2 October 2019 |title=SPIDER PAIN Joseph Parker reveals spider bite is the reason he has pulled out of heavyweight clash with Derek Chisora |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/609698/joseph-parker-reveals-spider-bite-derek-chisora/}} On 8 October, 36 year old fellow British heavyweight David Price (25-6, 20 KOs) was announced as Chisora's replacement opponent. Price was on a 3-fight win streak since being stopped by Sergey Kuzmin on September 2018, most recently defeating David Allen. Price had been keeping fit and stayed in the gym through Summer knowing an opportunity could come at anytime.{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Michael |date=8 October 2019 |title=DOMESTIC DUST-UP Boxing news: Derek Chisora vs David Price officially announced for October 26 after Joseph Parker pull-out |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/612714/boxing-news-derek-chisora-vs-david-price/}}{{Cite web |title=Dereck Chisora-David Price Set For 10/26 At O2 Arena |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dereck-chisora-david-price-set-1026-o2-arena--143211 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} On 14 October, Parker's manager David Higgins announced that Parker had recovered from the spider bite. He revealed the illness caused Parker to miss 3 weeks work of training, the reason he was not able to fight on 26 October. Parker was hoping the fight would be rescheduled in the near future.{{Cite web |title=Joseph Parker Has Recovered, Will Keep Close Eye on Chisora-Price |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/joseph-parker-recovered-keep-close-eye-on-chisora-price--143380 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Speaking ahead of the fight, Chisora admitted he had a soft spot for Price, as they went through the ranks together. He said, "Come fight week, everything goes out the window, man. Best friend or not best friend, I'm coming to destroy you. After that we can shake hands and love each other, fight week it's war."{{Cite web |title=Chisora Has a Soft Spot For Price - But He Aims To Destroy Him |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-soft-spot-price-he-aims-destroy-him--143572 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} During fight week, Chisora revealed Steve Broughton has his new trainer, who would work his corner for the fight. He retained Ruben Tabares as his strength and conditioning coach. Broughton was known to have worked with former world champions Josh Taylor, Carl Frampton and David Haye previously.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-23 |title=Dereck Chisora Unveils New Trainer |url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/dereck-chisora-unveils-new-trainer/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=boxingnewsonline.net |language=en-GB}} Hearn spoke about the opportunities for the winner, possibly to fight former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2020 at heavyweight. This all depended on what Usyk wanted to do. Hearn stated the winner of Chisora and Price would get a big fight next regardless.{{Cite web |title=Hearn: Chisora-Price Winner Will Get Massive Fight In 2020 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-chisora-price-winner-get-massive-fight-2020--143699 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hearn: Usyk vs. Chisora-Price Winner Would Be Huge in UK |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-usyk-vs-chisora-price-winner-huge-uk--143637 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Chisora weighed in at 260¼ pounds and Price was slightly heavier at 264¼ pounds.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-25 |title=Dereck Chisora Vs. David Price - Weigh-in Results - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2019/10/dereck-chisora-vs-david-price-weigh-in-results/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingnews24.com |language=en-US}}

Chisora won the fight via 4th-round TKO. He came out throwing punches, looking to land, but Price, the taller boxer, was looking to hold and at the same time land some of his own shots. In round two, the action continued with both trying to land shots. Round 3 saw Chisora increase the pressure and upped the pace of the fight. Chisora got Price on the ropes following some shots to the head and it looked as if the end was near. Price landed a right uppercut on Chisora's chin, backing him up. Round 4 started and Chisora did not take any chances in trying to get Price out of there. He landed shots on the inside overwhelming Price, who began to breathe heavily, eventually dropping to the canvas for the count. Price managed to beat the count with the help of the ropes looking distressed. It appeared as thought referee Howard Foster was going to let the action continue until his corner threw in the towel. Some felt it was premature, however Price took some heavy damage. In the post-fight interviews, Chisora said, "I came to seek and destroy. If I caught him, he would be gone. It was just business. He stepped up and saved the show. He buzzed me and caught me with an uppercut but I recovered easily and I came back and finish the job." Chisora was hoping to be added to the Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua rematch undercard, which was scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in December 2019.{{cite web |title=Boxing: Dereck Chisora defeats David Price at O2 Arena |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/50196755 |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport}}{{cite web |title=Dereck Chisora beats David Price as towel is thrown in during fourth round in heavyweight clash |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/boxing/dereck-chisora-beats-david-price-as-towel-is-thrown-in-during-fourth-round-in-heavyweight-thriller-a4271506.html |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=London Evening Standard}}{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora Stops David Price in Fourth as Towel Comes In |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-stops-david-price-fourth-results--143728 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Chisora Hopes To Face Miller, Parker or Usyk on Ruiz-Joshua |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-hopes-face-miller-parker-usyk-on-ruiz-joshua--143753 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

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On 11 March 2020, it was announced that Oleksandr Usyk would fight Chisora on 23 May at The O2 Arena in London. The fight was to take place on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in the US. Sky Sports' Head of Boxing Development Adam Smith, described the fight a "classic Heavyweight clash".{{Cite web |title=Usyk vs. Chisora is Official - The O2 In London, May 23 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/usyk-vs-chisora-official-o2-london-23--147525 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mogan |first=Tony |date=2020-03-11 |title=Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora confirmed for 23 May |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/boxing/oleksandr-usyk-dereck-chisora-confirmed-boxing-may-23-a4384961.html |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=The Standard |language=en}} If successful, Usyk would be first in line to fight for the WBO heavyweight title held by Anthony Joshua.{{Cite news |date=11 March 2020 |title=Dereck Chisora to fight Oleksandr Usyk on 23 May in London |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/51838103 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618084738/https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/51838103 |archive-date=18 June 2021 |access-date=12 March 2020 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}

As part of his preparation for his bouts, Usyk sparred occasionally with former unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.{{cite web |date=13 March 2020 |title="I'm going to fight & smash Eddie Hearn!" – Usyk reacts to Eddie Hearn wanting to make Joshua v Fury |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_LhusptrZk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/m_LhusptrZk |archive-date=21 December 2021 |work=Behind The Gloves |publisher=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Chisora described the fight as his hardest ever. In preparation, he joked that he was taking dance lessons. Chisora said he would come at Usyk non-stop and aware he would have to take five shots before he would land just one. Usyk also acknowledged this was a tough step up in class for him and would treat it as a true test at heavyweight. Chisora was entering the fight on the back of a three-fight win streak, following his stoppage loss to Dillian Whyte in 2018. Eddie Hearn revealed he was surprised Usyk took the fight, but was aware it was the fight Usyk needed to prepare for the world champions at heavyweight. He also said what Usyk gives up in terms of size and power, he would make up skill and speed, which would be key to victory.{{Cite web |title=Chisora: I May Have To Take Five Punches To Land One on Usyk |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-i-take-five-punches-land-one-on-usyk--147527 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Oleksandr Usyk: I Expect a Real Test in Chisora Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/oleksandr-usyk-i-expect-real-test-chisora-fight--147532 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hearn: Chisora Fired Up - Will Beg, Borrow and Steal To Beat Usyk |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-chisora-fired-up-beg-borrow-steal-beat-usyk--147547 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} For further preparation, Chisora had sparred Byrant Jennings. His manager David Haye was working on getting heavyweights to spar with Chisora who could closely mirror Usyk's quickness. There was additional motivation for Chisora, as a win here would mean he would talk Usyk's WBO mandatory status. Haye revealed the game plan was not to outbox Usyk, but to make the fight rough and high pressure from the start. Haye thought Usyk's team were making a mistake in allowing this fight to take place.{{Cite web |title=Chisora: I Hope I Don't Scare Usyk Too Much That He Pulls Out |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-i-hope-i-scare-usyk-too-much-he-pulls-out--147579 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Haye Warns Usyk: Chisora is Going To Cause a Massive Upset! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/haye-warns-usyk-chisora-going-cause-massive-upset--147609 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Haye Wouldn't Have Let Usyk Face Chisora In 'Unnecessarily Dangerous' Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/haye-let-usyk-face-chisora-unnecessarily-dangerous-fight--147703 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Usyk would be next in line to fight Joshua, who was scheduled to defend his titles against Kubrat Pulev later in the year. Usyk's manager Egis Klimas stated after the Chisora fight, they expected the mandatory to be called despite Joshua and his team discussing long-awaited fights against Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.{{Cite web |title=Team Usyk: Chisora First, Then We Expect Joshua Title Shot |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/team-usyk-chisora-first-then-we-expect-joshua-title-shot--147655 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

On 17 March, there was already talks about sports events being cancelled around UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Usyk had not been as active as he wanted to be since his win over Bellew in November 2018. Usyk's training camp was in isolation.{{Cite web |title=Usyk Crossing Fingers That Chisora Fight Pushes Through in May |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/usyk-crossing-fingers-chisora-fight-pushes-through--147670 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Matchroom Boxing had already cancelled their shows around the world for March and April. Hearn confirmed he had contingency plans in place in case any fights were postponed. He had back-up dates in lined up for the Summer. As the days continued, Hearn admitted it was looking less likely the fight would take place on the original scheduled date.{{Cite web |title=Whyte vs. Povetkin, Usyk vs. Chisora - Ccontingency Plans in Place |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/whyte-vs-povetkin-usyk-vs-chisora-ccontingency-plans-place--147736 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hearn: Whyte-Povetkin, Usyk-Chisora Looking Less Likely For May |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-whyte-povetkin-usyk-chisora-looking-less-likely--147821 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} On 30 March, the British Boxing Board of Control extended the suspension until he end of May, following the guidelines from government and medical authorities, meaning the fight would be postponed.{{Cite web |date=2020-03-30 |title=Whyte-Povetkin, Usyk-Chisora fights postponed |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/28970007/whyte-povetkin-usyk-chisora-postponed-british-boxing-suspension-extended |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Hearn hinted the fight could take place in Saudi Arabia, if the country was to exit lockdown before the UK. He then said it could take place anywhere outside the UK.. It was looking likely that boxing events would take place from June 2020, without any spectators. Haye told IFL tv the fight needed to take place in front of a crowd.{{Cite web |title=Usyk vs. Chisora Could Head To Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/usyk-vs-chisora-head-saudi-arabia--148296 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Usyk vs. Chisora Might Take Place Abroad, Says Hearn |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/usyk-vs-chisora-take-place-abroad-says-hearn--148889 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Haye: Usyk-Chisora Not Looking Likely For A While; Need Crowd For That Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/haye-usyk-chisora-not-looking-likely-crowd-fight--149209 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

A date in October 2020 was being discussed. Usyk and Chisora had continued to train for the upcoming fight.{{Cite web |title=Haye: Usyk-Chisora Likely To Be Rescheduled For Some Point In October |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/haye-usyk-chisora-likely-rescheduled-some-point-october--150531 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The fight was pushed back to 31 October 2020 due to the and the venue was moved to The SSE Arena in London.{{Cite web |title=Chisora vs Usyk now targeted for October, says David Haye |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12034820/chisora-vs-usyk-now-targeted-for-october-says-david-haye |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022152122/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12034820/chisora-vs-usyk-now-targeted-for-october-says-david-haye |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2020-09-23 |title=Usyk vs Chisora fight confirmed for Oct. 31 |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/29950897/usyk-vs-chisora-fight-confirmed-oct-31 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} According to CBS Sports, Chisora was a +475 betting underdog.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-31 |title=Oleksandr Usyk vs. Derek Chisora: Fight prediction, card, odds, start time, how to watch, live stream |url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/oleksandr-usyk-vs-derek-chisora-fight-prediction-card-odds-start-time-how-to-watch-live-stream/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Usyk was reported to earn a £1.8 million purse.{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Paul |date=2024-12-23 |title=Fury vs Usyk: Who Has Earned More In Their Last 10 Fights? |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/uk/news/tyson-fury-oleksandr-usyk-last-10-purses-compared/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Sportscasting UK |language=en-GB}} For his second heavyweight fight, Usyk weighed 217 ¼ pounds and Chisora weighed 255 ½ pounds, a 38 pound weight advantage.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-30 |title=Derek Chisora weighs in 38.5 heavier than Oleksandr Usyk |url=https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/derek-chisora-weighs-in-38-5-heavier-than-oleksandr-usyk |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Boxing Junkie |language=en-US}}

Chisora lost by unanimous decision. From the opening bell, Chisora started a fast pace, attempting to close the distance and apply sustained pressure, landing hooks to the body on the inside, and forcing Usyk to be backed up against the ropes, with Usyk boxing at range defensively. As the early rounds progressed, Chisora continued to fight aggressively on the front foot, maintaining a high work rate, with Usyk landing clean straight left hands and quick counters on the back foot. In the middle rounds, Usyk was able to control the pace, using his superior movement and footwork to lead with solid jabs and land combination punches from angles on the outside, outboxing Chisora and escaping his attacks. In the later rounds, Chisora upped his output and remained on the offensive, pressing forward and successfully landing a series of hard right hands and body shots, with Usyk responding with several heavy flurries and scoring stiff blows repeatedly. All three judges unanimously scored the fight in favour of Usyk, with scores of 117-112, 115-113 and 115-113.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-01 |title=Usyk outboxes Chisora for decision victory, targets AJ and Fury's belts |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/782359/oleksandr-usyk-vs-dereck-chisora-result-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=1 November 2020|title=Usyk outboxes Chisora for decision victory, targets AJ and Fury's belts|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/782359/oleksandr-usyk-vs-dereck-chisora-result-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury/|access-date=1 November 2020|website=talkSPORT|language=en-US}}

{{Main|Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker}}

Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker had originally been scheduled to take place on 26 October 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after suffering a spider bite injury.{{Cite web|date=2 October 2019|title=Joseph Parker reveals reason why he is unable to face Chisora|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/609698/joseph-parker-reveals-spider-bite-derek-chisora/|access-date=28 April 2021|website=talkSPORT|language=en-US}} After the pair's respective fights against unbeaten opponents, Oleskandr Usyk and Junior Fa, it was announced on 19 March 2021 that Chisora would fight the former WBO heavyweight champion on 1 May 2021 for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title, live on Sky Sports Box Office.{{Cite web|date=19 March 2021|title=Derek Chisora collides with Joseph Parker and Katie Taylor defends world titles against Natasha Jonas on May 1|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12250646/derek-chisora-collides-with-joseph-parker-and-katie-taylor-defends-world-titles-against-natasha-jonas-on-may-1/|access-date=19 March 2021|publisher=Sky Sports|language=en-US}} The day before the fight, the event looked to be in jeopardy as Chisora threatened to pull out, after losing a coin toss that meant he would have to walk to the ring first, which he objected to. The dispute was resolved on the day of the fight, and the fight went ahead as planned.{{Cite news|last=Davies|first=Gareth A.|date=30 April 2021|title=Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker clash over ring walk coin toss ahead of WBO heavyweight title fight|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2021/04/30/derek-chisora-joseph-parker-clash-ring-walk-coin-toss-ahead/|access-date=2 May 2021|issn=0307-1235}}

On the night, Chisora started the fight strong, knocking Parker down in just seven seconds of the first round with a big right hand. He closed the distance and pressured his opponent in the early rounds, but Parker rallied back in the mid-to-late rounds, boxing well off the back foot and using his jab effectively to win a split decision, with scorecards of 115–113, 116–111 in his favour, and 115–113 in favour of Chisora.{{Cite news|last1=Davies|first1=Gareth A.|last2=Zeqiri|first2=Daniel|date=1 May 2021|title=Joseph Parker recovers from seven-second knockdown to edge out Derek Chisora|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2021/05/01/derek-chisora-vs-joseph-parker-live-fight-updates-results/|access-date=2 May 2021|issn=0307-1235}}{{Cite news|title=Parker survives knockdown to beat Chisora|language=en-GB|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/56959385|access-date=2 May 2021}}

{{Main|Joseph Parker vs. Derek Chisora II}}

Following the somewhat controversial split decision victory in their first in May, both Joseph Parker and Chisora expressed interest in an immediate rematch.{{Cite news |last1=Davies |first1=Gareth A. |last2=Zeqiri |first2=Daniel |date=1 May 2021 |title=Joseph Parker recovers from seven-second knockdown to edge out Derek Chisora |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2021/05/01/derek-chisora-vs-joseph-parker-live-fight-updates-results/ |access-date=2 May 2021 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}{{Cite news |title=Parker survives knockdown to beat Chisora |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/56959385 |access-date=2 May 2021 |publisher=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} On 16 September 2021, it was announced that a rematch on 18 December, again at the Manchester Arena, this time it was being broadcast {{Cite web |title=Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora to renew rivalry in December rematch fight {{!}} DAZN News UK |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-and-derek-chisora-to-renew-rivalry-in-december-rematch-fight/3omce9aj88cs1kpe6rkg5diz4 |access-date=16 September 2021 |website=DAZN |language=en}} Speaking to BBC Sport in the build up Parker would suggest that he might retire if he lost the rematch, saying "I just want to beat him properly this time. If I can't beat Derek then I have to really look at myself and where I go from there."{{cite web |author1=Kal Sajad |date=16 December 2021 |title=Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: Parker says rematch is 'make or break' fight |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/59621917 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=BBC}}

Parker largely dominated the bout, landing many overhand rights and uppercuts that hurt Chisora. A big right uppercut from Parker had Chisora wobbling into the ropes, which the referee Howard Foster ruled a knockdown as the ropes had kept him up. Another uppercut sent Chisora down in the seventh and again in the eight. Chisora was again in trouble in the ninth, it appeared at one point that the referee was on the verge of stepping in and waving it off, but Chisora was able to the survive the round. Chisora appeared to be the fresher in the last two rounds but he was ever able to hurt Parker. The bout went the full 12 rounds and the judges all scored the bout for Parker with scores of 115–110, 115–111 and 114–112 giving him a unanimous decision victory.{{cite web |date=18 December 2021 |title=Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora 2 result and scorecard after heavyweight thriller |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/parker-vs-chisora-result-scorecard-22509410 |access-date=29 December 2021 |publisher=Manchester Evening News}}{{cite web |author1=James Dielhenn |date=19 December 2021 |title=Derek Chisora knocked down and battered by Joseph Parker in heavyweight rematch but vows not to retire |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12499643/derek-chisora-knocked-down-and-battered-by-joseph-parker-in-heavyweight-rematch-but-vows-not-to-retire |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=skysports.com |publisher=Sky Sports}}{{cite web |author1=PA Media |date=19 December 2021 |title=Joseph Parker defeats Derek Chisora in action-packed heavyweight rematch |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/dec/19/boxing-joseph-parker-derek-chisora-heavyweight-rematch-report |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=The Guardian}}{{cite web |author1=Michael Emons |date=19 December 2021 |title=Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/59692720 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=BBC}}{{cite web |author1=Gary Rose |date=18 December 2021 |title=Reaction as Parker beats Chisora in thriller |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/boxing/59671697 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=BBC |publisher=BBC}} According to CompuBox, Parker landed 144 punches with 31% accuracy, against Chisora's 122 punches with 26% accuracy.{{cite web |author1=Nick Parkinson |date=18 December 2021 |title=Joseph Parker outclasses Dereck Chisora en route to unanimous decision victory |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/32897698/joseph-parker-outclasses-dereck-chisora-en-route-unanimous-decision-victory |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=ESPN}}

Speaking in the ring after result, Parker said that "Derek always comes for war, he was one tough guy and never stopped coming forward until the end, we practised and practised that uppercut. What a Christmas present. I felt a lot stronger. It was important to start strong and not be negative from the beginning. You can see there are improvements to be made. Derek Chisora is a credit to the sport of boxing."Attention was drawn to the scorecards which were widely perceived to be overly generous to Chisora: reporters Mike Coppinger opined that "the judges were trying to rob" Parker, while Chris Mannix stated, "These are criminally, criminally, bad scorecards."{{Cite web |date=2021-12-21 |title=Scorecard Of Parker's Win Leaves Fans Shocked |url=https://www.fightsports.tv/scorecard-of-joseph-parkers-win-over-derek-chisora-leaves-fans-shocked/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=FIGHT SPORTS |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title='Criminal' scorecard stains Kiwi champ's victory |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/news/boxing-joseph-parker-victory-derek-chisora-scorecard-slammed/7302715f-6865-4288-a294-e508c16db88c |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=wwos.nine.com.au |language=en}}

On 21 March 2022, Hearn made an off to former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. to fight Chisora. He reportedly made the offer to PBC, who declined and wanted more money. According to Hearn, it was a great fight to make and one he wanted to make.{{Cite web |title=Andy Ruiz vs. Derek Chisora Clash is Explored By Eddie Hearn |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andy-ruiz-vs-derek-chisora-clash-explored-by-eddie-hearn--164934 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} On 22 May, Chisora signed his side of the contract for a fight against Polish boxer Adam Kownacki. A possible date of 9 July was being looked at for Chisora's next fight. Chisora was desperate to get back in the ring following a 3-fight losing streak. Kownacki was also coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to Robert Helenius. At this time, there was no word if Kownacki was going to sign the fight.{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2022-05-19 |title=Derek Chisora vs Adam Kownacki targeted for July 9th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/5/19/23131653/derek-chisora-vs-adam-kownacki-targeted-july-9-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}

After weeks trying to find an opponent, on 7 June, Matchroom Boxing announced Chisora would headline once again at The O2 Arena in London streaming live on DAZN in a rematch against former two-time world title challenger Kubrat Pulev (29-2, 14 KOs) on 9 July 2022 for the vacant WBA International heavyweight title. Pulev won their first encounter via split decision in 2016. Since their first meeting, Chisora had won 7 and lost 7 of his 14 bouts. This was a quick turnaround for Pulev who had only come off a 10 round unanimous decision victory over Jerry Forrest in May.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora-Kubrat Pulev Rematch Set, July 9 At The O2 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-kubrat-pulev-rematch-set-july-9-o2--166803 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

As the fight was announced, fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction in the fight, with some still calling for Chisora to retire following his recent form. Some were looking forward to Kownacki being named as Chisora's opponent. Hearn defended his decision to put the fight on. He explained Chisora being a fan-favourite and still being able to put on fan-friendly fights was the reason he kept getting fights. He did admit however, the headline acts would slowly diminish if Chisora continued to take losses.{{Cite web |last=Corby |first=Donagh |date=2022-06-07 |title=Boxing fans unhappy with Derek Chisora vs Kubrat Pulev rematch announcement |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/derek-chisora-kubrat-pulev-rematch-27166199 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=The Mirror |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hearn Defends Derek Chisora Matchmaking Criticism |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-defends-derek-chisora-matchmaking-criticism--167251 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The pair had a heated face-off at the final press conference. It started off with a handshake and ended with then clashing their heads together, with neither attempted to break. The security then had to intervene. At the weigh-in, which took place at Canary Wharf's East Wintergarden, Chisora wore a mask off Boris Johnson, who recently resigned as Prime Minister of United Kingdom. Chisora weighed 258 pounds and Pulev checked in at 250 pounds.{{Cite web |title=Photos: Derek Chisora, Kubrat Pulev - Heated Face-Off at Final Presser |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/photos-derek-chisora-kubrat-pulev-heated-face-off-final-presser--167478 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Chisora-Pulev Rematch, DAZN Undercard Weigh-In Results From London |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-pulev-rematch-dazn-undercard-weigh-results-from-london--167500 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pattle |first=Alex |date=8 July 2022 |title=Derek Chisora wears Boris Johnson mask at weigh-in for Kubrat Pulev fight |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/chisora-pulev-weighin-boris-johnson-mask-b2118837.html |access-date=11 January 2025 |website=Independent}}

In front of a reported 7,000 fans in attendance, Chisora defeated Pulev via split decision with one judge scoring it 116–112 in favour of Pulev and the other two scoring it 116–112 and 116–114 in favour of Chisora. The fight was described as thrilling, punishing and gruelling and possible fight of the year contender. Chisora attacked the body a lot throughout. He also landed a lot of overhand right to Pulev's head. Pulev's chin held up and he absorbed a lot of the shots. As the fight went on, Chisora began to tire and Pulev looked the fresher of the two. He landed uppercuts of his own. Despite being badly cut over goth eyes, Pulev continued to come forward and throw shots. Chisora looked tired during the second half of the fight and spent time covering up against the ropes.{{Cite web |last=Milano |first=Jesús |date=11 July 2022 |title=Chisora won the WBA International belt in a great fight with Pulev |url=https://www.wbaboxing.com/boxing-news/chisora-won-the-wba-international-belt-in-a-great-fight-with-pulev |access-date=3 December 2022 |website=World Boxing Association |language=}}{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora Ends Losing Streak, Edges Kubrat Pulev To Secure Split Decision Win |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-edges-kubrat-pulev-secure-split-decision-results--167534 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2022-06-10 |title=Derek Chisora v Kubrat Pulev 2: Briton dismisses retirement talk amid July rematch |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61760301 |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2022-07-09 |title=Highlights and results: Derek Chisora wins split decision over Kubrat Pulev in rugged rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/7/9/23201908/chisora-vs-pulev-2-full-fight-video-highlights-results-dazn-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=14 July 2022 |title=Derek Chisora gains revenge over Kubrat Pulev and ends losing streak with split-decision win at O2 Arena |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12649131/derek-chisora-gains-revenge-over-kubrat-pulev-and-ends-losing-streak-with-split-decision-win-at-o2-arena |access-date=11 January 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}

The consensus was the fight was close and could have gone either way. According to CompuBox, Chisora landed 171 punches of his 526 thrown (32.5%), with 102 of them landing to Pulev's body, who landed 200 of his 796 thrown (25.1%). Both landed 133 power shots apiece. It was Chisora's 86 power shots to the body that was the difference and more accurate punches came from Chisora also.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora vs. Kubrat Pulev Rematch: CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-vs-kubrat-pulev-rematch-compubox-punch-stats--167556 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} After the fight Chisora told his promoter Eddie Hearn that he wanted to fight former WBC champion Deontay Wilder next. Chisora said he did not want easy fights and admitted he was not far off retiring, "I last won a fight three years ago… I'm happy today but at the same time I'm sad. I don't have many left in me but what I do have I will give my all to you guys. I don't have many left, so my next couple of fights... I'm on my way out."{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora Would Like To Face Deontay Wilder Next |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-like-face-deontay-wilder-next--167560 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Chisora was praised on social media by many boxing personalities.{{Cite news |date=2022-07-10 |title=Fight Talk: Boxing world applauds Derek Chisora after thrilling win over Kubrat Pulev |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/62106597 |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}

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On 20 October 2022, it was announced that Chisora would fight Tyson Fury in a trilogy bout for the WBC heavyweight title on 3 December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, live on BT Sport Box Office.{{Cite web|date=20 October 2022|title=Tyson Fury confirms fight against Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12723798/tyson-fury-confirms-fight-against-derek-chisora-at-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-on-december-3|access-date=20 October 2022|publisher=Sky Sports|language=en-US}} Chisora weighed in at 260.6lbs to Fury at 268.8lbs.{{Cite news |date=2022-12-02 |title=Tyson Fury v Derek Chisora: Reigning WBC champion weighs in heavier for title bout |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/63829523 |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}

Chisora fought bravely, but was outclassed by Fury from the very start. This culminated in the referee asking Chisora if he wanted to stop the fight at the end of the 9th round, which he refused to do. However, the fight was ultimately stopped ten seconds from the end of the 10th round, which was met with no complaints from Chisora.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/tyson-fury-vs-derek-chisora-3-results-highlights-gypsy-king-retains-title-with-beatdown-before-late-tko/live/ | title=Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 results, highlights: 'Gypsy King' retains title with beatdown before late TKO | date=4 December 2022 }}

On 3 August 2023, a fight between Chisora and former world title challenger Gerald Washington (20-5, 13 KOs) was announced to take place at The O2 Arena in London on 12 August 2023, with the bout taking place on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius live on DAZN PPV. Joshua was originally scheduled to fight long-time rival Dillian Whyte, however Whyte was taken off the card due to failing a drug test. Heading into the fight, both Chisora and Washington were looking to rebound after recent losses. Chisora had only won one of his last 5 and Washington had only won 2 of his last 7 bouts.{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2023-08-03 |title=Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington joins Joshua vs Whyte 2 on August 12th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/8/3/23818713/derek-chisora-vs-gerald-washington-joins-joshua-vs-whyte-2-august-12-boxing-news-2023 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}} In February 2023, Washington left Premier Boxing Champions and appointed former boxer Malik Scott as his new head trainer.{{Cite web |title=Gerald Washington Appoints Malik Scott As New Trainer, No Longer Tied With PBC |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/gerald-washington-appoints-malik-scott-new-trainer-no-longer-tied-with-pbc--172534 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The fight was Washington's first since January 2022. Chisora expected Washington to avoid exchanges and be onm the backfoot on fight night. Chisora said he would chase him down and catch him, predicting a 3rd round stoppage.{{Cite web |title=Chisora: Washington Will Run, But We'll Chase Him, Find Him and Mess Him Up |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/chisora-washington-run-well-chase-him-find-him-mess-him-up--176823 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The fight was scheduled for 10-rounds. Chisora stepped on the scales at 251.1 pounds, whilst Washington was lighter, weighing in at 237.9 pounds.{{Cite web |title=Anthony Joshua-Robert Helenius, Undercard Weigh-In Results From London |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-joshua-robert-helenius-undercard-weigh-results-from-london--176849 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} It was revealed that Washington was also approached to step in and fight Joshua in the main event. Malik Scott declined the offer as it was insufficient to headline a PPV against Joshua.{{Cite news |date=12 August 2023 |title=Derek Chisora Outworks Gerald Washington Over Ten, Wins Unanimous Decision |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-outworks-gerald-washington-over-ten-wins-unanimous-decision--176894 |access-date=13 January 2024 |work=BoxingScene |language=en-GB}}

Chisora won by unanimous decision after ten rounds. The official judges' scorecards read 98–93, 97–94, and 96–94 in favour of Chisora. There was little action mostly due to Washington showing little interest in engaging and picked his shots on the back foot. Chisora won most round by default, outworking and showing the judges he wanted to win. In the 7th round, Washington landed a six-punch combination which rocked Chisora. This was the most offence Washington showed in the entire fight. Chisora did not look good at the end of the round, looking beaten. Washington did not capitalise on this for the remainder of the fight, staying on the move, despite his trainer telling him to engage more. Washington was not able to let his hands go. Chisora spoke to IFL tv after the fight and shouted that he was not going to retire yet, saying that "It's not time yet." Many critics had urged him to retire.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora is Not Thinking About Retirement: "It's Not Time Yet" |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-not-thinking-about-retirement-its-not-time--177018 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

On 22 May 2024, it was officially announced that Chisora would face fellow British heavyweight Joe Joyce (16-2, 15 KOs) at The O2 Arena in London, England on 27 July. Frank Warren discussed the fight and called it 'old school' and six years in the making. Upon turning professional, David Haye, who was Joyce's promoter at the time, made several attempts at making the fight, being unsuccessful in the process. By the time the fight would take place, Chisora would have been out of action for 11 months, having last defeated Gerald Washington in August 2023 on the Joshua-Helenius undercard.{{Cite web |last=Glinski |first=George |date=2024-05-22 |title=Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora announced as fight with forgotten heavyweight collapses |url=https://talksport.com/sport/1891407/joe-joyce-derek-chisora-announced-fight-martin-bakole/ |website=Talk Sport |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Joe Joyce And Derek Chisora Meet At The O2 In July |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/joe-joyce-derek-chisora-meet-o2-july--183727 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} A week before the event, Chisora admitted he was already looking past Joyce and planning his next steps in boxing, regardless of the result. With this being his 48th professional fight, Chisora wanted to reach 50 professional fights and then to retire. He said it had always been 50, ever since he turned professional.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora already planning moves beyond Joe Joyce |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-already-planning-moves-beyond-joe-joyce--184976 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Joyce weighed 281.2 pounds and Chisora stepped on the scales lighter at 256.7 pounds, but nearly 5 pounds heavier than his previous fight. Throughout the build up, Chisora teased Joyce about his stoppage losses to Zhang and at the weigh in, he wore a mask depicting the face of Zhang.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora weighs in for Joe Joyce wearing Zhilei Zhang mask |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-weighs-joe-joyce-wearing-zhilei-zhang-mask--185022 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

In a back and forth contest, Joyce was dropped in the ninth round, en-route to a unanimous decision loss. The scorecards read 96-94, 96-94 and 97-92. Most of the action was back and forth for most the rounds. Joyce took a couple of the earlier rounds. Both landed big shots at the end of round 5. In rounds 7 and 8, Joyce backed up Chisora multiple times and right hands. On one occasion, rocking Chisora. Until round 9, where Chisora landed his knockdown punch. In round 10, Chisora continued to land hard shots which again rocked Joyce. By the end of the fight, both boxers had bruising under their eyes.{{cite web |title=Derek Chisora claims stunning upset win over Joe Joyce in all-British heavyweight slugfest at O2 Arena |url=https://www.tntsports.co.uk/boxing/derek-chisora-win-joe-joyce-heavyweight_sto20021894/story.shtml |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=TNT Sports}}{{cite web |title=Derek Chisora floors and beats Joe Joyce in incredible slugfest as Oleksandr Usyk applauds at ringside |url=https://talksport.com/sport/1982762/derek-chisora-joe-joyce-oleksandr-usyk/ |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Talksport}}{{cite web |title=Veteran Chisora outpoints Joyce in London slugfest |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cqv51we248go |access-date=28 July 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport}} CompuBox stats showed Joyce was slightly busier in landing 211 of 835 punches thrown, a connect rate of 25.3%, while Chisora landed 192 of his 564 punches thrown. Chisora was more busier to the body landing 44 shots compared to the 11 landed by Joyce.{{Cite web |last=CompuBox |date=2024-07-28 |title=Compubox punch stats: Derek Chisora-Joe Joyce |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/compubox-punch-stats-derek-chisora-joe-joyce--185053#:~:text=Derek%20Chisora%20kept%20his%20career,(25%20percent)%20for%20Joyce. |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}

On 17 October 2024, Jarrell Miller (26-1-2. 22 KOs) told BoxingScene.com that he would fight Chisora at an arena in Manchester on February 8, 2025. He said, "That's the biggest one we're talking about right now – Chisora. It's not locked in yet; the deal's not signed yet. But there are definitely talks.{{Cite web |title=Jarrell Miller: 'It looks like Derek Chisora in Manchester in January' |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jarrell-miller-it-looks-like-derek-chisora-manchester-january--186509 |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} In November, it was reported that Chisora would face Miller in Manchester, England on 8 February 2025.{{cite news |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick |date=21 November 2024 |title=Derek Chisora vs Jarrell Miller reportedly planned for February 8th |url=https://bvmsports.com/2024/11/21/derek-chisora-vs-jarrell-miller-reportedly-planned-for-february-8th/ |work=BVM Sports}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |date=21 November 2024 |title=Derek Chisora vs Jarrell Miller 'being finalized' for February in Manchester |url=https://www.fightmag.com/derek-chisora-vs-jarrell-miller-being-finalized-for-february-in-manchester/ |work=FIGHTMAG}}{{cite news |date=20 November 2024 |title=Chisora Vs Miller In The Works For February 8th - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/11/chisora-vs-miller-in-the-works-for-february-8th/ |work=www.boxingnews24.com}} It was later announced that the fight against Miller fell through. Miller posted via his Instagram account it was Salita Promotions who caused the fight to fall apart after saying Chisora was ready to finalise. According to Miller, his contract with Salita Promotions had expired but said they exercised their first and last right of refusal. Salita later replied stating it was Miller who eventually turned down the fight.{{cite news |last1=Esco |first1=Wil |date=27 November 2024 |title='The fight with Chisora is off': Jarrell Miller blames Dmitry Salita for heavyweight bout falling through |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/11/27/24307678/jarrell-miller-blames-dmitry-salita-for-heavyweight-bout-falling-through-boxing-news-2024 |work=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jarrell Miller won't fight Derek Chisora as promotional dispute continues |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jarrell-miller-wont-fight-derek-chisora-promotional-dispute-continues--200380 |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

On 27 November 2024 Chisora was announced to fight 34 year old Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin at Co-op Live in Manchester. Wallin, who was also promoted by Salita, was given the opportunity after Miller was dropped.{{cite news |date=27 November 2024 |title=Chisora confirmed to fight Wallin in February |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/42643533/derek-chisora-otto-wallin-fight-manchester-february |work=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |date=28 November 2024 |title=Derek Chisora faces Otto Wallin in Manchester, England in February |url=https://www.fightmag.com/derek-chisora-faces-otto-wallin-in-manchester-england-in-february/ |work=FIGHTMAG}}{{cite news |date=27 November 2024 |title=Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin: Heavyweight fight agreed for February in Manchester |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cgj7x6541qjo |work=BBC Sport}} The pair went face-to-face at a press conference the next day. The fight was billed was 'The Last Dance', hinting Chisora's retirement. Chisora had recently said he wanted to have 50 professional fights. The fight with Wallin would be his 49th in the pro ranks. Wallin said he was there to win, "I'm here to fight and here to win and that's all. I don't worry so much about The Last Dance and all that, this is my time. You're gonna get stopped." Chisora responded, "There's nothing you've got that I haven't tasted in my life. I don't believe you've got the power to bother me. Even the biggest punchers have not bothered me, so, you know, don't worry, I've got fear of you but it gives me that motivation to train harder. I'm definitely going to come for you." Lead promoter Frank Warren said the winner would be locked in to a big fight later in the year.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora and Otto Wallin collide with a bigger fight the prize |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-otto-wallin-collide-with-bigger-fight-prize--200408 |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Wallin received a call from his manager Jolene Mizzone, the day after his birthday, to offer him the fight. He called in a belated birthday gift.{{Cite web |title=Otto Wallin has been gifted the opportunity to fight Derek Chisora |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/otto-wallin-gifted-opportunity-fight-derek-chisora--200517 |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds. During the final press conference, Chisora said, "I'm buzzing for this fight. It's going to be one exciting fight, I can tell you that now. Do not sit down because we're going to drown this guy. We're going to go hard. I know for a fact he hasn't trained the way I expect him to train for me, so I'm excited. I just want to fight." Chisora explained he was told to retire from boxing after 50 fights. Had he not been told, he could have 'gone to 100'. The press conference was billed as Chisora's final in the UK.{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora promises to 'drown' Otto Wallin and admits he would stop at 100 fights, not 50, if it were up to him |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-promises-to-drown-otto-wallin-and-admits-he-would-stop-at-100-fights-not-50-if-it-was-up-to-him--205119 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Chisora weighed in at 259.7 pounds, 20 pounds heavier than Wallin, who came in at 239.1 pounds. During the face-off, Chisora jokingly put Wallin in a headlock and security had to break it up.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-07 |title=Chisora 259.7 Vs. Wallin 239.1 - Weigh-in Results For Saturday - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2025/02/chisora-259-7-vs-wallin-239-1-weigh-in-results-for-saturday/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingnews24.com |language=en-US}}

Upon entering the arena, videos surfaced on social media of Chisora very emotional and in tears. In front of 13,000 in attendance, Chisora defeated Wallin by unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown in the 9th and 12th rounds in the IBF title eliminator contest. In the opening round, Chisora fought on the inside attacking Wallin's body. It was more of the same in the next round until Wallin landed several left uppercuts on Chisora. He gained Wallin's attention in round 4 following a number of overhand rights. By round 5, Wallin was holding on. An accidental head clash caused a nasty cut between the right eye and eyebrow of Chisora. Referee John Latham sent Chisora to the ringside doctor to be examined a few times for the remainder of the fight, but was allowed to finish the fight. Chisora tired himself out in round 8, when he threw a 30-punch combination, however not all clean punches and not all landed, but Wallin was hurt from this. The first knockdown occurred in round 9 when Chisora landed right hand. Wallin stumbled back a few stops and lost his footing, ending up staggering backwards across the ring, onto the canvas. Another right hand to the head dropped Wallin again to close the final round. The scores read 117-109, 114-112 and 116-110 for Chisora. Many felt the fight was not close.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cdxed02ggw2o |title=Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale |work=BBC Sport |access-date=9 February 2025}}{{Cite web |title=TNT Sports is not available in your region |url=https://www.tntsports.co.uk/geoblocking.shtml |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=www.tntsports.co.uk}}{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora battles through blood to defeat Otto Wallin in his UK swan song |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-battles-through-blood-to-defeat-otto-wallin-in-his-uk-swansong--205169 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Fans took to social media to call out judge Bence Kovac of Hungary, for his 114-112 card. Had Chisora not scored the two knockdowns, his card would have been scored a draw, still giving Chisora an overall majority decision win.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-09 |title=Fans fume at judge as Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin full scorecards released |url=https://talksport.com/boxing/2900912/derek-chisora-otto-wallin-full-scorecards/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-gb}}

After the fight, Chisora asked the fans to stay in the arena, as he had prepared to ask them the question of who he should fight next. He had members of his team hold up three posters, one each of Usyk, Joshua and Dubois. The former two of which got the loudest crowd reactions. He said, "You tell me, I think I've earned number 50. A big blockbuster, please. So you tell me." Chisora told the reporter his ears popped in round 3.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-08 |title=Chisora beats Wallin to set up Parker/Dubois finale |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/43754219/derek-chisora-scores-ud-win-otto-wallin-retirement-nears |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-09 |title=Chisora asks UK rappers, fans to help pick next fight |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/43760313/derek-chisora-asks-uk-rap-royalty-fans-help-pick-next-fight |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Chisora spoke to the media after the Wallin fight and appeared to do a U-turn on the fight being his last in the UK. He stated he may have his final professional bout in London. When asked if he would continue if he was to win his 50th, he replied, "No".{{Cite web |title=Derek Chisora plans to return to London for 50th and final fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/derek-chisora-plans-to-return-to-london-for-50th-and-final-fight--205178 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} In recent interviews, Promoter Frank Warren has revealed that Derek Chisora could land a [https://nosmokeboxing.com/derek-chisora-could-land-world-title-shot-in-final-fight-says-frank-warren/ world title shot] in his final fight.

Chisora endorsed the Brexit Party at the 2019 European Parliament elections.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/dereck-chisora-joins-nigel-farage-16155337|title=Dereck Chisora joins Nigel Farage at Brexit Party rally|first=Martin|last=Domin|date=16 May 2019|website=mirror}} In July 2022, Chisora showed his support to outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson by wearing a mask of Johnson's face during his weigh-in for his rematch against Kubrat Pulev, saying, "I was a big fan of Boris Johnson. I'm a big Brexit fan, I love that Brexit".{{Cite web |date=8 July 2022 |title=Derek Chisora wears Boris Johnson mask and Kubrat Pulev tries to break Eddie Hearn's arm |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1146209/derek-chisora-boris-johnson-mask-kubrat-pulev-break-eddie-hearn-arm/ |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-US}}

Chisora is also a supporter of Nigel Farage and Reform UK.https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/dereck-chisora-weighs-brexit-debate-13695754.amp

In November 2010, Chisora was found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend after finding text messages from another man on her phone. He narrowly escaped being sent to prison, and was given a 12-week sentence suspended for two years. He was ordered to pay £1,500 in compensation and £500 costs and complete 150 hours community work. The court was told that the fighter also had previous convictions for public order offences, assaulting a police officer and possession of an offensive weapon.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11727784|title=Boxer Dereck Chisora guilty of assaulting girlfriend |publisher=BBC|date=10 November 2010}}

In November 2015, Chisora was stopped in his Bentley near Hyde Park in London. In September 2016, it was reported that Chisora was driving without a valid driving licence, insurance and MOT certificate. After initially being given six points, which would mean a six-month driving ban, Chisora since appealed the ban blaming his insurance broker. A date of 10 October 2016 was set for the hearing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/boxer-dereck-chisora-faces-driving-ban-over-uninsured-bentley-a3354161.html|title=Boxer Dereck Chisora faces driving ban|date=26 September 2016|language=en-GB|access-date=26 September 2016}} At a court hearing in January 2017, Chisora avoided a driving ban by claiming he thought he was insured after a payment had left his account, paying for two drivers.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/boxer-dereck-chisora-avoids-driving-9670706|title=Dereck Chisora avoids driving ban after appealing against sentence|last=Thain|first=Bruce|date=22 January 2017|newspaper=mirror|access-date=22 January 2017}}

Chisora is married and has two daughters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/tyson-fury-derek-chisora-chat-28650280.amp|title=Inside Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora's dressing room chat as rivals meet each other's kids|first=Ben|last=Parsons|date=4 December 2022|website=mirror}}

Alongside English, Chisora is fluent in Shona, his first language.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/sep/18/derek-chisora-sam-sexton|title=Derek Chisora's remarkable journey continues against Sam Sexton|last=McRae|first=Donald|date=17 September 2010|newspaper=guardian|access-date=26 October 2023}}

Chisora is a fan of Manchester United F.C.{{Cite tweet |number=346584922909179905 |user=DerekWarChisora |title=The best team in the whole world @Manchester united #Love this game|date=17 June 2013 |access-date=3 March 2021|last=Chisora |first=Derek}}

He is a Christian.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgq3AXTvw8k|title=Dereck Chisora BORN AGAIN: Why I gave myself to Jesus Christ; talks Usyk, Joshua, TRAINER CHANGE|access-date=18 December 2022|via=www.youtube.com}}

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