Derek Chisora has already begun to reconsider retirement just a week after his split decision loss to Deontay Wilder, insisting he wants a rematch to set things right.
The 42-year-old had entered the bout promising it would be his 50th and final fight, but frustration over the result has quickly changed his stance. Wilder was awarded the victory via scores of 115-111 and 115-113, with one judge scoring it 115-112 in Chisora’s favor, though the general view was that the American had done enough.
Chisora strongly disputed key moments in the fight, particularly the two knockdowns that influenced the scoring. “I’m very upset with the scoring… the two knockdowns that were given were pushes,” he said, also pointing to loose ropes as a contributing factor. “The whole thing was a shambles… but I wanna get a rematch.”
The bout itself was described as chaotic, prompting the British Boxing Board of Control to review referee Mark Bates’ performance, though no further action was taken. Bates later returned to officiate Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Despite the setback, Chisora appears focused solely on Wilder, showing no interest in alternative opponents. His appearance at Fury’s fight wearing a T-shirt reading “retirement is for pussy’s” further confirm that his time in the sport may not yet be over.
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