Best fights of Derek Chisora
Over 19 years as a professional, Derek Chisora has compiled a 36-14 (23) record, including 22 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derek Chisora KOs Edmund Gerber
On September 21, 2013 Derek Chisora fought Edmund Gerber for the vacant European heavyweight title. Chisora was 29 years old with a record of 17-4, and Gerber was 25 with a record of 23-1. Chisora was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gerber was coming off a win. Chisora stopped Edmund Gerber via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Derek Chisora KOs Artur Szpilka
On July 20, 2019 Derek Chisora faced Artur Szpilka in a heavyweight bout. Chisora was 35 years old with a record of 30-9, and Szpilka was 30 with a record of 22-3. Chisora was coming off a win and Szpilka was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chisora stopped Artur Szpilka via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Derek Chisora KOs Ondřej Pála
On November 30, 2013 Derek Chisora defended his WBO International heavyweight title against Ondřej Pála. Chisora was 29 years old with a record of 18-4, and Pála was 29 with a record of 32-3. Chisora was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pála was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chisora stopped Ondřej Pála via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Derek Chisora KOs Malik Scott
On July 20, 2013 Derek Chisora fought Malik Scott for the vacant WBO International heavyweight title. Chisora was 29 years old with a record of 16-4, and Scott was 32 with a record of 35-0-1. Chisora was coming off a win. Chisora stopped Malik Scott via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Derek Chisora loses to Tyson Fury in their 3rd fight via KO
On December 3, 2022 Derek Chisora fought Tyson Fury for the WBC heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Chisora was 38 years old with a record of 33-12, and Fury was 34 with a record of 32-0-1. Chisora was coming off a win and Fury was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Fury stopped Chisora via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Derek Chisora KOs David Price
On October 26, 2019 Derek Chisora fought David Price for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Chisora was 35 years old with a record of 31-9, and Price was 36 with a record of 25-6. Chisora was on a 2-fight winning streak and Price was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chisora stopped David Price via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Derek Chisora KOs Danny Williams
On May 15, 2010 Derek Chisora fought Danny Williams for the British heavyweight title. Chisora was 26 years old with a record of 12-0, and Williams was 36 with a record of 41-8. Chisora was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Williams was coming off a loss. Chisora stopped Danny Williams via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
8. Derek Chisora defeats Otto Wallin
On February 8, 2025 Derek Chisora faced Otto Wallin in a heavyweight bout. Chisora was 41 years old with a record of 35-13, and Wallin was 34 with a record of 27-2. Chisora was on a 2-fight winning streak and Wallin was coming off a win. Chisora won via unanimous decision.
9. Derek Chisora loses to Joseph Parker via split decision
On May 1, 2021 Derek Chisora fought Joseph Parker for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Chisora was 37 years old with a record of 32-10, and Parker was 29 with a record of 28-2. Chisora was coming off a loss, while Parker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chisora lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Parker.
10. Derek Chisora loses to Oleksandr Usyk via unanimous decision
On October 31, 2020 Derek Chisora defended his WBO InterContinental heavyweight title against Oleksandr Usyk. Chisora was 36 years old with a record of 32-9, and Usyk was 33 with a record of 17-0. Chisora was on a 3-fight winning streak and Usyk was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Chisora lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Usyk.