Tyson Fury will fight Derek Chisora in a world heavyweight championship fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3rd, it has been confirmed.
It's eight years after the pair last entered the ring together, with Fury beating the now 38-year-old twice in both 2011 and 2014. Since then, Fury has become world champion twice and was expected to face either Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk following Usyk's victory against the former in April.
Talks were reportedly advanced for Fury to face Joshua, but a fight could not be agreed despite AJ's camp agreeing to a 60:40 split. With Usyk seemingly taking a break from the sport before a fight next year, Fury was keen to fill the proposed December 3rd date and has settled on Chisora with the fight confirmed this morning.
Tickets will go on sale at midday on Friday 21 October here.
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Chisora has lost three of his last four fights, but looked in top form when he beat Kubrat Pulev in July. Now, he will face an altogether different challenge against the undefeated WBC champion. On the undercard, it has been confirmed that Daniel Dubois will defend his WBA 'regular' heavyweight belt against South Africa's Kevin Lerena.
The news was confirmed in a statement by Frank Warren, who said: “I am thrilled to be delivering a Tyson Fury world title defence in front of the British fans in London,” said Warren. “Tyson clearly conquered America across his trilogy with Deontay Wilder and there is also huge demand to stage his fights from sites across the world.
“Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April. This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
“Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
“Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.
“I am also delighted that we have added Daniel Dubois to the card with a first defence of his WBA belt against Kevin Lerena. It makes it a real heavyweight night and Daniel represents the best of the new generation coming through.”
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