Tyson Fury promises "carnage" as Chisora weighs-in at a career heaviest
Tyson Fury defends the WBC heavyweight title against Derek Chisora at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.
The Britons have fought one another twice before, with Fury beating his friend on points in 2011 before claiming a TKO victory in their 2014 rematch.
The undefeated Fury, 34, later held the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles before a two-year hiatus from the sport gave way to a comeback and his current run as WBC champion, a status he retained by knocking out Dillian Whyte in April.
Meanwhile, 38-year-old Chisora is 33-12 as a professional and most recently beat Kubrat Pulev via split decision in July.
Follow round-by-round updates from Fury vs Chisora with our live blog below.
Fury vs Chisora
Fury and Usyk go face to face. Fury yells at him, “P***y,” as Usyk smiles.
Fury vs Chisora
Boos as Chisora mentions Oleksandr Usyk’s name.
Fury vs Chisora
Chisora: “Thanks to the ref. As a fighter, you don’t wanna stop. The ref said, ‘If you don’t throw more punches, I’m gonna pull you out.’”
Fury vs Chisora
Fury leads the crowd in an “Oh, Derek Chisora” chant.
Fury vs Chisora
Fury: “I felt good, I needed some rounds.”
Fury vs Chisora
I have to be honest with you, that was an uncomfortable watch. No one needed that fight.
Fury vs Chisora
The referee is talking to Chisora. He wants more from the challenger. This is the round in which Fury vs Chisora II ended in 2014…
Chisora keeps coming, to his credit. He curves hooks into the ribs of Fury, but the champion just seems unfazed by anything coming his way.
In comparison, even the less eye-catching Fury shots seem to be having an effect on Chisora.
A clean left hook smashes into Chisora’s cheek. The referee grabs his shoulder… It seemed the fight might be stopped there...
And a minute later, it’s waved off!! Fury tees off on Chisora late in the round, and the referee stops it!!
There are BOOS in the stadium!
Fury vs Chisora
Fury circles away to his left with his hands down. Chisora’s face is swollen now, his eyes half-closed almost.
The difference between the fighters is clear as they trade hooks; Chisora overshoots as he lunges in, while Fury’s technique is neat and tidy.
Fury is landing almost at will now, while Chisora’s output is reduced. The challenger is bleeding from the mouth.
He misses with another winging hook. His face is so beaten up.
A Fury uppercut has Chisora staggering backwards.
