OLEKSANDR USYK showed his class as he beat Dereck Chisora at Wembley Arena – but not without a scare.
Del Boy put up a terrific fight and took Usyk the distance, where all three judges narrowly scored it the way of the Ukrainian.
Follow ALL the reaction from Wembley Arena below…
ROAD WARRIOR
Usyk has fought – and WON – in sixth different countries in his last nine fights.
CAMERA SHY
Chisora’s team acted swiftly to BLOCK the in-dressing room camera as they went through fight tactics.
The Brit was just minutes away from his mouthwatering clash against Oleksandr Usyk when Sky Sports Box Office went to their cameras.
One of his trainers was talking about boxing movement with Chisora, who was seated on an exercise bike.
Realising that what was being discussed was going live, another member of the team quickly moved towards the camera and pointed the lens to the floor.
There was then some searching around for a towel to make sure no secrets got out.
Just minutes later his rival Usyk decided to use TAPE to cover up his camera – maybe Sky Sports will be reviewing these live cameras for next time.
FROM WLAD TO WORSE
Wladimir Klitschko has accused Tyson Fury of using drugs again.
Fury, 32, stunned the world when he went to Germany in 2015 and totally outboxed the ten-year champion to become the unified king.
And, five years later, when the WBC sanctioning body asked their Twitter followers how Wladimir’s older brother Vitali would have done in this era,
Fury had another pop at the fighting family.
The Gypsy King wrote: “Would [have] loved to kick his ass also.” Wladimir saw the message and dived in to defend his elder sibling, who was a three-time heavyweight world champion between 1999 and 2012.
The retired legend slammed Fury for never having their rematch and brought up sick comments the Brit made in his checkered past.
MACK THE KNIFE
Matthew Macklin has revealed his scorecard for Chisora-Usyk, with one clear winner.
TED TALK
Hall Of Fame trainer Teddy Atlas has had his say on the fight.
NOT JUST WORLD, UNDISPUTED
Oleksandr Usyk was quick to pick up on the interviewer after his points triumph over Derek Chisora at Wembley Stadium.
When asked if he was still aiming for the world heavyweight title, having moved up from cruiserweight, he said: “Not just world, undisputed.”
ANT AND DECKED
Anthony Joshua was an eager ringside viewer at Wembley Stadium. Usyk is now mandatory for his WBO belt.
MATCH OF THE DAVIS
Over in the US through the night Gervonta Davis scored an brutal victory over Leo Santa Cruz with a devastating sixth-round uppercut.
The win saw Floyd Mayweather’s protege pick up the WBA super-featherweight title to add to his WBA lightweight strap.
BURGER KING
Derek Chisora went and brought Olesandr Usyk and his team their post-fight meal, passing around BURGERS.
The Ukrainian’s team look delighted, and there’s no bad blood between the pair.
TAYLOR TALK
Josh Taylor impressed with Chisora’s performance tonight.
What a gallant performance from chisora ! Pleasantly surprised 😊👌🏼either way. Well fekkin done 👏🏼
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorBoxer) October 31, 2020
WHYTE’S VIEW
Dillian Whyte, who beat Chisora twice in his career, has had his say on Usyk’s win.
“I didn’t see anything special from Usyk,” he said.
“Derek was following him around – I don’t know what advice he was being given.
“There were no boxers in there [in Chisora’s corner]. It is a joke. Maybe their plan was to survive 12 rounds.
“Usyk can be a force because he has pedigree and is a good mover, but that’s about it.”
GUTTED
Del Boy thought he won the fight and is absolutely distraught with the loss.
This @DerekWarChisora message 💯 pic.twitter.com/7F4KDiU2jI
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing__) November 1, 2020
AJ MESSAGE
Usyk has had his say on a potential fight with Anthony Joshua…
🗣️ @usykaa has a message for @anthonyfjoshua 👋 pic.twitter.com/SGYTZHMJtC
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 1, 2020
MACKLIN’S SCORE
Matt Macklin has gone with 116-112 Usyk.
I thought it was 116-112 to Usyk. Just cos Delboy has a great chin and was taking Usyks shots no problem, doesn’t mean they weren’t scoring shots. Fantastic effort from Chisora but I thought Usyk was a clear winner in a hard fight.
— matthew macklin (@mattmacklin) November 1, 2020
GROVES SCORE
George Groves has given his scorecard for the night… he had Usyk winning easily.
I had it 9-3 Usyk. Felt he took his foot off the gas when he didn’t get Chisora out of there after the big 7th round. Waited for the last onslaught from Chisora to come and pass but didn’t fancy pushing for an early finish.. great win none the less!
— George Groves (@StGeorgeGroves) November 1, 2020
BELLEW SPEAKS
“Derek put in a fantastic performance. He forced the pace, got right stuck in,” he said.
“I’m not going to say the word robbery because that’s ridiculous. But it was a close fight.
“I know Usyk is by far the better boxer and get hit twice the amount. The output outweighs boxing sometimes.
“I think Usyk went in there with a point to prove, he showed he can take a punch, he hurt Chisora. But Chisora outworked Usyk.”
RESPECT
Both sides were all respect at the end of the fight, Usyk rates his performance as 3/10. Chisora thought he won.
👏 usykchisora pic.twitter.com/TuAKl7N7Ci
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 1, 2020
CHISORA SPEAKS
“Yeah, 100 per cent I won that fight. I was pushing the pace but the judges saw it different. I’m just disappointed,” he said.
“It’s the fight game, he took shots, everyone can. I’m basically gutted. I’ll make Hayemaker go for the rematch.
“Eddie’s not here, I’d be having a go at him.
“I’m just gutted for myself, everyone stay safe, we’ll go back to normal soon.
“I gave a couple of rounds away, 100 per cent. It’s boxing, there has to be one loser, one winner. I’m gutted, you don’t understand.”
USYK VS JOSHUA?
“My plan is to go home, spend time with family and train,” he says after being asked about an Anthony Joshua fight.
He’s now Joshua’s WBO world title mandatory challenger.
“Absolutely, I want to be undisputed. Not just world champion. Undisputed world champion.”
ACTION SHOTS
A really solid heavyweight fight that. But Usyk was too classy in the end.
USYK BEATS CHISORA!
Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora in London with scores of 117-112, 115-113 in favour of the former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
Decent fight, great effort from Chisora.
Scorecards: @usykaa takes it 117-112, 115-113, 115-113 👏 usykchisora pic.twitter.com/D5VndBOKNI
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 31, 2020
USYK VS CHISORA
Round 12
Final round! Here we go!
Chisora’s tank looks completely empty but he’s giving it absolutely everything here. Usyk stabbing that jab into Chisora’s face with real menace.
When they exchange in the middle of the ring, it looks like both could land flush on the chin at any time.
Usyk, from the mid-point of this fight, has controlled it really, give or take the odd round.
Chisora comes forward with his typical right hand to finish the round but Usyk returns with rights and lefts himself.
Final 30 seconds, Chisora eats a left hand but once again he comes forward to give it everything he has before the bell rings. And breathe.
How will the judges see that one? I’ve got it 116-112 Usyk.
USYK VS CHISORA
Round 11
Chisora drops his arms at the start of the 11th but Usyk doesn’t fall for the potential bait.
Usyk then comes forward with a big one-two while Chisora continues to come forward.
He really doesn’t care too much about his gas tank at the moment. He’s come further than most thought he would and won’t stop throwing hands.
Chisora backs Usyk up against the ropes in the final minute but Usyk lands a short left hand to the jaw.
Another left and right from Usyk, who banks another round.
USYK VS CHISORA
Round 10
Brutal start to the 10th round as Usyk tries to put it on Chisora, who is all too happy to oblige in those war tactics.
Chisora has taken some big shots here tonight and is still going. He doesn’t look as tired as most thought he would either.
Chisora then comes in with a right hand and Usyk looks to be a slowing a little bit himself.
Usyk has had to work hard tonight, particularly in this round when it looked like the fight was swinging his way.
Nice left hook again to finish the round from Usyk.
USYK VS CHISORA
Round 9
Usyk looking to up the tempo but Chisora still comes forward with as much menace as he can muster to start the round.
Usyk looking relatively comfortable in there as Chisora lands a decent jab and some body shots. He’s asking some questions of the Ukrainian.
But Usyk is still confidently boxing his way to victory here in London.
Chisora with some good work, however, to end the round.
Big three rounds coming up.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
