Derek Chisora ends his fight career on British soil with a resounding win against Otto Wallin, overcoming a nasty cut to secure a fairytale victory.
Derek Chisora delivered a dream ending to his final fight on British soil, overcoming a nasty cut to drop Otto Wallin twice and secure a unanimous decision victory. The British fan favorite, fighting for the 49th time as a professional, was roared on by a packed crowd in Manchester, hoping for a fairytale farewell to the sport.
Chisora, despite suffering a cut midway through the fight, showed incredible resilience and determination, stopping Wallin in the ninth and final rounds with thunderous right hands. This captivating performance capped off a memorable final home bow for one of the most popular British fighters in recent times.The action began with a scrappy opening round, with Chisora immediately adopting his trademark forward-pressing style, unleashing wild hooks to the head and body. Wallin, on the back foot, opted for a counter-punching approach, trying to weather the storm. Despite Wallin showing little offensively, Chisora's relentless aggression earned him the upper hand in the early rounds. A cut opened above Chisora's right eye in the sixth round after an accidental clash of heads, but he was cleared to continue by the doctor. The blood flowing from the wound added to the drama of the fight, creating a moment of opportunity for Wallin.Despite the setback, Chisora remained undeterred, battling through the pain and launching a ferocious attack in the eighth round. Wallin, visibly shaken, managed to survive the onslaught, but it was clear that Chisora was the dominant force. The ninth round saw a dramatic turning point as Chisora connected with a thunderous right hand that sent Wallin crashing to the canvas. Wallin valiantly beat the count but was clearly troubled. Chisora continued his relentless assault, dropping Wallin again on the final bell of the fight with another devastating right hand, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The final scorecards reflected Chisora's dominance, with the judges awarding him a unanimous decision victory.Now, with his dream ending achieved on home soil, Chisora could potentially seek a final fight overseas, with the winner of the Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba clash being a likely contender
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