Wilder Beats Chisora in London After 12-Round War at O2 Arena

Wilder and Chisora met at London's O2 Arena in a heavyweight clash that also served as Chisora's announced retirement fight.

“Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora will fight today in a heavyweight showdown hyped as Chisora’s retirement bout, but could potentially see two careers end”

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Wilder emerged victorious by unanimous decision in a bruising 12-round war.

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Chisora came in at a career-heaviest 266.7 lbs while Wilder weighed 226.4.

Judge scores were 116-112, 116-111, and 115-112, all in favor of Wilder.

Chisora aggressively stalked Wilder, landing hooks and uppercuts.

Wilder utilized his reach advantage and smarter footwork.

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CompuBox recorded Wilder landing 210 of 651 punches.

In the ninth round, Wilder landed a flush right hand that dropped Chisora to a knee.

The fight marked the 50th professional bout for both fighters.

“Heavyweights Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder will reach a combined 100 professional fights when they meet at London's O2 Arena on Saturday”

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Chisora had vowed it would be his last fight.

Wilder eyed a potential immediate rematch or a shot at Usyk.

The bout inaugurated Misfits Pro's entry into professional boxing.