Derek Chisora previously stated his recent fight against Deontay Wilder would be his final professional boxing match.
British heavyweight Derek Chisora has suggested a potential return to the ring, despite previously indicating his retirement following a defeat to Deontay Wilder.
Chisora, 42, suffered a points loss against Wilder in a compelling heavyweight bout last Saturday, where he was knocked down in the eighth round and nearly fell through the ropes.
Prior to the fight, Chisora declared it would be his last, but he hesitated to confirm his retirement in the ring afterwards.
Now, Chisora is advocating for a rematch, expressing his “upset” with the judges’ decision.
“I’m very upset with the scoring,” Chisora told TalkSport before Tyson Fury’s return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
“The two knockdowns that were given were pushes. It was an embarrassment. I’m not happy with that.
“The whole thing was a shambles, on my side and his side as well.
“I want to get the rematch.”
Chisora further clarified that he is only interested in a rematch with Wilder.
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Notably, the fight marked the 50th bout for both fighters.
It was Chisora’s 14th career defeat and Wilder’s 45th victory.
Chisora made his professional debut in February 2007, and suffered his first loss to Fury in July 2011. He has since lost to his British rival two more times.
With 23 career knockouts, Chisora is a two-time world title challenger, having faced opponents like Vitali Klitschko, David Haye, and Oleksandr Usyk.
Chisora wore a T-shirt to Fury v Makhmudov with a strongly-worded slogan that also suggested he would not be retiring.
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