Derek Chisora Confirms December 2026 Fight Against Gassiev
Derek Chisora, a 42-year-old British boxer, has confirmed he will not retire and plans to fight again in December 2026. This announcement comes after he had previously indicated that his fight in April was his 50th and final bout.
During a news conference, Chisora stated that he believes he will face Murat Gassiev, the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight world champion, in December. He mentioned that the fight would be for two belts: the IBA title and the one currently held by Gassiev.
Chisora expressed confidence in the significance of the IBA and the potential for the event to grow in importance. The exact location for the fight is still to be determined, with options being either London or Manchester.
Gassiev's championship status is uncertain due to reports of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua potentially contesting for his title on December 11.
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