PUBLISHED: 17:00 02 August 2018 Ken Sellek Dereck Chisora hits out (pic Natalie Mayhew/Butterfly Boxing) Archant The latest boxing news from north London Finchley heavyweight Dereck Chisora produced a stunning knockout win against Carlos Takam on Saturday to breath new life into his career, writes Ken Sellek.The 34-year-old was in action on a Matchroom show at The O2 in London on a bill headlined by fellow British heavyweight Dillian Whyte’s points win against Joseph Parker.Against Frenchman Takam in what was a bruising encounter, the man known as ‘Del Boy’ delivered plenty of punishing blows, but also had to deal with those from his rival.Chisora produced a huge right hand over the top in the eighth round that sent Takam crashing to the canvas.Though the Frenchman survived the count, the Finchley heavyweight finished the job soon after.The 35-year-old has now won each of his last two bouts and will hope by beating Takam, who challenged Anthony Joshua for his … [Read more...] about Chisora breaths new life into career with stoppage of Takam
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Dillian Whyte vs Joseph Parker: live round-by-round fight updates as Dereck Chisora beats Carlos Takam
28 July 2018 • 10:49pm Dillian Whyte vs Joseph Parker O2 Arena fight: ring walk likely to be at around 10.40pm Dereck Chisora defeats Carlos Takam by TKO in round eight of heavyweight battle Heavyweight division hotting up as Joseph Parker says he will 'expose reckless style' of Dillian Whyte Dillian Whyte exclusive interview: 'I was stabbed and removed bullets from my own leg - I knew I was destined for something great' Auto update On Off 10:49PM The howls begin for Dillian Whyte... As he enters the arena. Which he eventually does. Both men have faced Anthony Joshua. Both men lost. But Parker took him the whole way. 10:45PM Joseph Parker is on his way... He has said he will leave it all in the ring today. If he does it could be quite the battle. 10:39PM It's nearly time... Bellew and Johsua backing Whyte here. Who are you favouring? If it's half as good … [Read more...] about Dillian Whyte vs Joseph Parker: live round-by-round fight updates as Dereck Chisora beats Carlos Takam
Chisora ready for crucial bout with Takam
PUBLISHED: 10:00 24 July 2018 Ken Sellek Finchley heavyweight Dereck Chisora (pic: Steven Paston/PA) PA Wire/PA Images The latest boxing news from north London It’s make-or-break time for Finchley heavyweight Dereck Chisora when he steps into the ring at The O2 on Saturday night.The 34-year-old takes on Carlos Takam of France on a Matchroom show in the capital this weekend.Chisora was last in action in March when he beat Zakaria Azzouzi at The O2 to take his record to 28 wins from 36 fights.Against Takam, the British heavyweight will face a foe who challenged Anthony Joshua for his world titles in Cardiff last November.With Chisora himself having also previously challenged for world titles, it looks to be a fight too close to call.The pair meet on a bill headlined by the heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker.Both Whyte and Parker have only one defeat on their respective records, coincidentally coming against former Finchley amateur Joshua.Connor Benn, … [Read more...] about Chisora ready for crucial bout with Takam
Anthony Joshua signs Wembley Stadium fight deal for September and April
5 Jul From the section Boxing Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/44721432 Read more about sharing. Unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will return to Wembley Stadium for his next two fights.Joshua, 28, has signed a two-fight deal to compete at the national stadium on 22 September and 13 April.The WBA, IBF and WBO champion beat Wladimir Klitschko there in April 2017 but has since fought twice at Cardiff's Principality Stadium."Being north London born and raised, it is in my blood. Wembley just added a fourth lion to the den," said Joshua. "The opportunity to fight in such an iconic stadium is normally a once-in-a-career opportunity, so to be given the chance to fight there again is amazing."His opponent on 22 September will be confirmed next week but is expected to be Russia's Alexander … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua signs Wembley Stadium fight deal for September and April
Anthony Joshua’s next two fight dates confirmed for Wembley
Anthony Joshua will stage his next two fights at Wembley - and could face fellow world champion Deontay Wilder next spring. Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at the national stadium in London on September 22 and return on April 13. The heavyweight world champion set a post-war attendance record at the stadium when 90,000 fans filled the ground to watch him stop Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round last April. The 28-year-old has since filled Principality Stadium in Cardiff twice, defending his belts against Carlos Takam in October before unifying the division by winning Joseph Parker’s WBO belt in March. “I am returning to Wembley after two mega fights in Cardiff,” said Joshua. “I want to thank the supporters from Wales and Great Britain and also the people of London for patiently awaiting my return. “Being north London born and raised it is in my blood. The opportunity to fight in such an iconic stadium is normally a once in career … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua’s next two fight dates confirmed for Wembley