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Who won Chisora vs Klitschko?
All three judges unanimously scored the fight in favour of Klitschko, with scores of 118-110, 118-110 and 119-111. Despite being a decisive victory for Klitschko, Chisora earned credit for his chin and heart, and also for giving Klitschko his most competitive fight since his defeat to Lennox Lewis in 2003.
Who has beaten Derek Chisora?
At the weigh-in, Chisora weighed a career-heavy 261 pounds, while Fury came in a 255.5 pounds. On the night, Fury won by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–112, 117–112, and 118–111, handing Chisora the first professional loss of his career, and gaining his two titles.
Who spat in Klitschko face?
At around tea-time on Wednesday, the heavyweight boxer Dereck Chisora will learn whether he will lose his licence, and perhaps his livelihood, as a result of moments of madness in Munich three weeks ago when he slapped his opponent, the world champion Vitali Klitschko, at the weigh-in, spat at his brother Wladimir in …
Who won Parker vs Chisora 1?
When the scorecards were read out, Parker was somehow only narrowly declared the winner. The judges controversially scored the contest 114-112, 115-110 and 115-111 with many believing it should’ve been a far wider result.
When was Klitschko in his prime?
In September 2015, Klitschko was ranked as the world’s best active boxer, pound for pound, by BoxRec; in November 2014, he reached a career peak of second best on The Ring’s pound for pound list.
What was Klitschko’s record in his fight with Chisora?
The now 40 year old Klitschko would go into the fight with a record of 43-2, while the 28 year old Chisora was entering just his 18th professional fight with a record of 15-2.
What happened between Vitali Chisora and Vitali Klitschko?
Chisora had been chasing a fight with Vitali’s fellow world champion and brother Wladimir, and with that fight scheduled to happen on 11 December 2010, Klitschko pulled out just days prior with a torn abdominal muscle. The rescheduled fight for 30 April 2011 was also cancelled so [Wladimir] Klitschko could fight David Haye on July 2.
When did Vitali Klitschko win his first heavyweight title?
Vitali Klitschko had first become a heavyweight champion in 1999, when he picked up the WBO title for knocking out Herbie Hide.
Why did Klitschko retire from boxing?
In his third defence against Chris Byrd, Klitschko was forced to retire from the fight with a shoulder injury at the end of the ninth round, and despite being well ahead on the scorecards this meant he lost his title and his undefeated record.