Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirement
Derek Chisora's last fight was billed as his retirement bout, but the 42-year-old says he intends to box in December.
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"December will be me versus Gassiev."
— Derek Chisora , Athlete
"I never said I was retired. They (the organisers) said '50 last dance'."
— Derek Chisora , Athlete
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Deontay Wilder is an American professional boxer and former WBC heavyweight champion.
Derek Chisora is a British professional boxer known for his long career and multiple farewell bouts.
Murat Gassiev is a Russian professional boxer and current WBA champion.
Oleksandr Usyk is a unified heavyweight world champion and former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Derek Chisora's last fight was billed as his retirement bout, but the 42-year-old says he intends to box in December.
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