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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius LIVE RESULT: AJ wins by HUGE knock-out as opponent given oxygen after the fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has knocked out Robert Helenius in the seventh round in his boxing return.It was a huge confidence builder for AJ as he won inside the distance for the first time in two and a half years.
      The big prize now for AJ is an encounter with Deontay Wilder in a blockbuster bout in Saudi Arabia early next year.
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      Eddie Hearn lays out Joshua plan
      When asked what is next for his fighter, Hearn said the plan was to fight Wilder in January in Saudi Arabia.
      Talks will be ongoing to make the fight happen.
      Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder, the one they all want to see.
      Anthony Joshua wins by KO
      As soon as Joshua landed the knockout punch, he jumped out of the ring fist bumping friends in the crowd.
      Conor McGregor hugged him and poured some Guinness down his neck.
      Anthony Joshua is the first to thank Robert Helenius for stepping in late and saving the show.
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      Joshua had a bloodied nose from the jabs of Helenius.
      As he came inside, Helenius threw some punches before Joshua threw a big right hand and caught him square on the side of the jaw.
      Helenius went down like a brick thrown in a pond.
      Game over.
      Credit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua wins by KO
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 6)
      Joshua keeps boxing behind his jab.
      It has caused some bruising to the face of Helenius and blood coming from his nose.
      Helenius seems to be getting more confident and is throwing some big hooks, looking to land something.
      Joshua has some bruising to his left eye from the jabs of Helenius.
      This is like Joshua’s mum told him when he left the house, she doesn’t want him back home before 1am as she has a Tinder date.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 5)
      Joshua has managed to bloody the nose of Helenius with a series of jabs.
      Whenever he gets a good punch through it really leaves Helenius looking stunned.
      You have to wonder why he is not following up these punches with combos to send him to the canvas.
      It is like somebody has told Joshua that Wilder lent Helenius his punching ability and he is fearing getting caught with one.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 4)
      Robert Helenius seems willing to have a go more when Anthony Joshua comes inside now, throwing uppercuts.
      Fortunately for Joshua they are airshots.
      Joshua lands a right hook which rocks Helenius but Joshua seems to hold back, not wanting to go in for the kill.
      With this style of attack, he would make a terrible vet, loads of terminally ill animals knocking around the joint on their last legs.
      Helenius caught Joshua with a good jab that rocked him.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 3)
      Anthony Joshua has to prove something to the boxing fraternity here.
      While there is pacing yourself and going the distance, he really should be on the offensive against an opponent like this.
      Helenius is happy to dance around and land the occasional jab.
      He wasn’t planning on this fight, he thought he was going on holiday to Lapland with his family this week.
      Joshua lands a heavy jab to the face which sends Helenius back onto the ropes but he doesn’t follow it up.
      He obviously has never played Mortal Kombat………finish him!!!!
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 2)
      Slow start by Joshua and you feel the more rounds this goes, the more confident Helenius will get.
      He has taken this fight at 7 days notice compared to the training camp his opponent has been in.
      Joshua comes inside and goes with a big hook that grazes the beard of Helenius.
      The Nordic boxer continues with his jabs which do land through the guard of Joshua but he absorbs them.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 1)
      Very few punches thrown by either boxer in the first round.
      Anthony Joshua throws a few big right hands but they do not connect with anything.
      Robert Helenius is happy to come on the front foot and lands some good body shots.
      Very tame first round there.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      Interesting choice of music from Joshua, with a lady playing the themetune to The Godfather on violin.
      Deontay Wilder stopped his opponent in the first round.
      Big pressure for Joshua to get the stoppage as he plans to fight Wilder next.
      The violin stops and Joshua appears to the tune of Faithless Insomnia.
      Anthony Joshua walks into the ring
      Ready for the main event
      As Anthony Joshua goes through his final warm up routines, we are readying ourselves for the big fight.
      He has had to alter his preparations with his opponent changing so late in the day.
      It is vital that he wins this fight tonight to leave the path for him to fight Deontay Wilder around December/January time.
      Derek Chisora wins by unanimous decision
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 10)
      We make it to the final round, with two weary fighters.
      Washington’s corner told him there is still a fight here to be won and to take advantage of how slow Chisora is.
      Chisora lands a good jab that rocks his opponent slightly.
      He looks to work the body as he comes inside.
      Derek Chisora is looking very tired heading into the final minute, looking to hold Washington more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 9)
      Neither boxer seems to have anything in the tank now to finish this fight with a knockout.
      Both fighters are looking like they are feeling the pace, Chisora still throwing haymakers hoping one will win this fight.
      They just seem so wild, like they are thrown with his eyes closed.
      Washington is finding it all too easy to stay out of the way of them while continuing to work him with his jab.
      This one looks destined to go to the scorecards now.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 8)
      Chisora is still trying to get behind that jab of his.
      Washington is looking out for it and trying to dodge it.
      The wild over the top punches from Chisora have not been landing all night and all too often take him off balance.
      Another even round, tricky to pick a boxer who took that round.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 7)
      As the fight goes on now, Chisora seems to be improving.
      Rather than just going in like a bar brawl he is boxing in a more considered fashion.
      It is working to his advantage as he is making Washington think more.
      Looking out for Chisora’s right hand than worrying about landing his own.
      Washington finishes the round strong as he lands a right and follows it up with a series of punches as the first one put Chisora on the back foot.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 6)
      Occasionally when Chisora walks in, Washington manages to lands uppercuts but he is able to absorb them.
      Credit where it is due, Chisora can take a barrage of punches.
      This is a much better round by Chisora as he following up his fabs with big hits over the top.
      He is making it more difficult for Washington to land punches on him.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 5)
      Derek Chisora seems more comfortable throwing body shots due to the height difference between the two fighters.
      He has to punch upwards to land any head shots.
      When he does get one through you can see Washington feels the hard hits of Chisora.
      An even round both fighters getting some good combos in.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 4)
      As the taller man, Washington is able to work his reach more.
      At times, Chisora cannot get inside him to land punches.
      Washington lands a good two punch combo which rattles Chisora.
      His legs seem tired, Chisora needs to reset.
      Chisora is throwing more air-shots, Washington is picking his punches and landing more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 3)
      It seems the cut was from a coming together of heads.
      The referee has decided if that cut causes the fight to be stopped it will go to the scorecards.
      Both fighters are willing to land scoring punches when they can.
      Chisora is on the front foot more, seeming to burn more energy.
      Washington is the older boxer at 41 years old, but seems to be playing the long game more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 2)
      Washington lands a good right and cuts the eye of Chisora.
      There is blood streaming from it as the Brit tries to change styles.
      He is still coming forward, he does not seem bothered by the cut.
      Washington is looking lighter on his feet and sends Chisora to the canvas right on the bell but the referee signals no knockout.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 1)
      Washington doesn’t appear to have a high guard.
      That leaves him open to Chisora’s punch.
      Whenever Chisora comes forward to throw one, Washington steps back away from it.
      He is trying to get Chisora to walk onto his right hand, landing some good body punches.
      Credit: Reuters
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Chisora comes out to the tune of Hotel California.
      Wearing all pink, he looks focussed.
      Gerald ‘The Gentleman’ Washington looks up for this one as well.
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      Anthony Joshua KOs Robert Helenius with brutal punch after he’s BOOED by O2 crowd during laboured fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA needs to jump in and fight Deontay Wilder while he still has a few loyal fans left.Just three rounds into his warm-up fight with Robert Helenius tonight, thousands of his fickle followers turned on him and booed and whistled his cautious performance.
      Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius at the O2 ArenaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joshua secured victory in the seventh roundCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      AJ performed a strange victory dance in the ringCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joshua took a sip of Conor McGregor’s pint after victoryCredit: DAZN
      The London 2012 gold and two heavyweight world title runs apparently meant nothing until he detonated a vicious right hand in round seven and ended the awkward affair then leaped into the ringside VIPs to celebrate with his real supporters.
      Joshua walked out of his dressing room to the Godfather theme song, played by a solo violinist, but dressed in a blood-red robe straight out of the Scarface wardrobe.
      Seven days before he had made Helenius an offer he could not refuse and now the London 2012 Brit legend had to collect.
      He took to one knee to pray in the final seconds before the opening bell and caught the first Helenius combination on his guard.
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      The 33-year-old threw a couple of wild single right hands that missed and a left hook, showing dangerous intent but not much plan or technique.
      The giant pair swapped jabs in the second, then a crisp right hand from AJ clipped the 39-year-old and made the crowd whoop.
      The 10-1 Viking underdog slashed a right hook into Joshua’s ribs just before the bell but it bounced off his six-pack.
      The ruthless crowd started whistling and booing before the third had barely started. 
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      But AJ landed a big right hand that shocked Helenius and silenced the jeers briefly.
      And a straight rocket of a right bounced Helenius back into the ropes in round four and blood started seeping down from his nose and staining his moustache.
      Just as the fifth started it appeared Joshua had welts growing around both of his eyes, despite not appearing to have taken any damaging digs.
      And he ended the round on a high, a sweet left hook landing and making Helenius stagger around the ring before the bell intervened.
      AJ’s nose was leaking blood by the seventh but then he landed the incredible shot that felled 6ft 8in Helenius like a giant tree.
      And he jumped into the audience to thank those real fans he knows will stick by him now and in January in Saudi Arabia if the Wilder showdown is secured.
      Joshua – who took a sip out of Conor McGregor’s pint – said: “I want to give Helenius a round of applause for saving the show.
      “This is my time in the ring, I told Helenius to come again because he has talent and I had to work him out.
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      “A loss on your record can be like a suicide but he will come back.”
      Then he joked: “Is there a doctor in here because my back has gone from carrying this heavyweight division to the top!”
      Joshua landed a huge right hand to end the fightCredit: Getty
      Helenius fought a week ago in Finland before stepping in to replace Dillian WhyteCredit: Reuters
      Joshua failed to capitalise on his early big hitsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joshua looked far from convincing for much of the fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joshua joked his back hurt from carrying the heavyweight divisionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      There was plenty of respect between the two fightersCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      McGregor and Eddie Hearn were ringside for the showdownCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      UFC star Conor McGregor breaches boxing protocol during Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius fight card

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      CONOR McGREGOR broke boxing protocol by entering the ring before Anthony Joshua’s fight.The UFC superstar cut short a family holiday to make sure he was in the house at the O2 Arena.
      Conor McGregor in the ring at the O2Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      His Irish Forged Stout was an official sponsor of the show and McGregor took a seat ringside for the night.
      But before Derek Chisora controversially beat Gerald Washington, the Irishman strutted around the ring.
      He even posed for a picture with promoter Eddie Hearn.
      But what McGregor did not realise is that he actually broke British Boxing Board of Control protocol.
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      As only BBBoC licence holders are allowed in the ring.
      McGregor had gifted Joshua a box of his Irish Forged Stout earlier in the week and hailed the ex-champion.
      He tweeted: “This man @anthonyjoshua is the definition of class, quality, and loyalty!
      “What him and @EddieHearn have built is just absolute magic!
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      “I cannot wait to witness AJ Powerhouse do work this weekend and live from ringside! Wow! Honored! Let’s go! More

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      Heavyweight boxer left needing oxygen and covered in blood after brutal KO loss on Anthony Joshua’s undercard

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      JOHHNY FISHER left opponent Harry Armstrong needing oxygen after a brutal stoppage victory. The pair battled for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title on Anthony Joshua’s O2 Arena undercard.
      Johnny Fisher beat Harry ArmstrongCredit: Getty
      Harry Armstrong was left cut above his right eyeCredit: Getty
      And Fisher forced the finish in the eighth round after a barrage of punches that forced his team to throw in the towel.
      Armstrong was cut on his right eye and was provided an oxygen mask in the corner but thankfully made it to his feet.
      Fisher, 24, said: “Harry Armstrong, what a tough man. After the first round, he showed the heart of a warrior.
      “Big props to Harry Armstrong.”
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      Fisher came flying out of the traps from the first bell and scored a knockdown within the opening ten seconds.
      He bulldozed into Armstrong and a right hand caused him to hit the canvas.
      Fisher applied the pressure but could not get the job done in the first three minutes.
      It was largely one-way traffic from then on but Armstrong grew into the fight as it progressed.
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      But in round eight, a right hand while Armstrong was on the ropes caused a second knockdown and a gruesome cut.
      This time, Fisher was not going to let his man off the hook and he rushed in with a string of combinations.
      Before long, Armstrong’s corner threw in the towel to crown Fisher the new Southern Area champion.
      Johnny Fisher celebrates with his Southern Area titleCredit: Reuters More

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      Ebanie Bridges wears outrageous outfit as she joins no bra club to link up with Conor McGregor for Anthony Joshua fight

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      EBANIE BRIDGES called on fans to try out Conor McGregor’s Irish Forged Stout as they watch Anthony Joshua’s fight.AJ returns to the ring tonight at the O2 Arena against late replacement Robert Helenius.
      Ebanie Bridges called of fans to try out Conor McGregor’s Irish Forged StoutCredit: Twitter
      The world champion wore Irish Forged Stout gearCredit: Twitter
      Conor McGregor with Ebanie BridgesCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
      UFC superstar McGregor is set to watch from ringside after his stout sponsored the event.
      And he could bump into old friend Bridges, who joined the no bra club to pose in Irish Forged Stout gear.
      She tweeted: “Keep an eye out for me ringside with my pal @TheNotoriousMMA and make sure you get a @ForgedStout.”
      World champion Bridges, 36, met McGregor, 34, in May before Katie Taylor’s Irish homecoming fight, which she lost to Chantelle Cameron.
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      McGregor has jetted home from a family holiday to make sure he made it in time to watch Joshua.
      He even gifted the two-time heavyweight world champion a box of his Irish Forged Stout.
      And McGregor said of Joshua: “This man @anthonyjoshua is the definition of class, quality, and loyalty!
      “What him and @EddieHearn have built is just absolute magic!
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      “I cannot wait to witness AJ Powerhouse do work this weekend and live from ringside! Wow! Honored! Let’s go!”
      Joshua faces Helenius, 38, after Dillian Whyte, 35, was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
      And a win for AJ will see him in line for a super-fight against Deontay Wilder, 37, next year in Saudi Arabia.
      Ebanie Bridges is a world championCredit: @ebanie_bridges
      Ebanie Bridges is known for her weigh in outfitsCredit: Alamy
      The Aussie posing in lingerieCredit: PA More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius almost COLLAPSED with Brit accused of ‘f***ing bulls***’ over glove dispute

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Robert Helenius almost collapsed at very late notice when a glove dispute erupted.The fight WILL go ahead on Saturday night, but there has been untold drama behind the scenes.
      The heavy weight contest almost collapsed over a tense glove disputeCredit: Getty
      TalkSPORT reported that Robert Helenius and his team attended the gloves selection after Friday’s weigh-in.
      This is usually a routine inspection where each camp gets to confirm that there is no corruption going on with their opposition’s gloves.
      However, Helenius’ team – who stepped in for Dillion Whyte just last week- were left fuming with what they uncovered.
      The 39-year-old’s camp complained about what they viewed as a limited amount of padding on AJ’s gloves compared to their own.
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      However, the British Boxing Board of Control official in the room confirmed that they were approved for use in the UK.
      Helenius himself could be heard exploding over the issue.
      The Swedish born boxer blasted profanities: “This is f***ing ridiculous”.
      “That’s f***ing bulls***, disgusting bulls****.
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      “Put the same gloves on my hands, f***ing bulls***. I need exactly the same gloves.
      “They are not the same gloves. Everybody knows here what the f*** is going on.”
      The Finn was given a choice from various brands but was not happy with Joshua’s pair, which was chosen from a collection of Leone gloves.
      A tense argument then broke out between Helenius’ side and Eddie Hearn’s right-hand man Frank Smith.
      Ultimately the fiasco was resolved and they shook hands at the end of the meeting on the guarantee that they would get the same gloves.

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      Joshua returns to the ring for a thrilling encounter at the O2 Arena on just seven days notice.
      Joshua was scheduled to rematch Dillian Whyte until his old rival was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
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      Anthony Joshua set to make huge change for first time ahead of Robert Helenius fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is set to wear a new pair of boxing gloves for the first time when he fights Robert Helenius. The two-time heavyweight world champion returns to the ring tonight at the O2 Arena.
      Anthony Joshua facing off with Robert HeleniusCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The gloves Anthony Joshua is set to wear against Robert HeleniusCredit: @leonesport_official
      And he will do so in a pair of brand new Leone boxing gloves – the first time he has worn them.
      AJ regularly wore Rival gloves before switching to Grant for a period of time.
      For his last fight in April – a decision win over Jermaine Franklin – he had Everlast’s on for the first time.
      But now Joshua, 33, is set to go with a pair of Italian-made Leone’s when he takes on late replacement Helenius.
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      The Swedish born-Finn, 39, stepped in on just seven days notice after Dillian Whyte, 35, was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
      But Helenius was left raging during the glove selection process due to the level of padding.
      The British Boxing Board of Control cleared both gloves selected by the headliners.
      But Helenius fumed: “This is f***ing ridiculous.”
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      He added: “That’s f***ing bulls***, disgusting bulls***.
      “Put the same gloves on my hands, f***ing bulls***. I need exactly the same gloves.
      “They are not the same gloves. Everybody knows here what the f*** is going on.”
      Matchroom Boxing’s CEO Frank Smith stepped in and mediator and promised Helenius could wear the same gloves as Joshua.
      A second meeting on the fight of the fight is said to have been scheduled to further resolve the issue. More

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      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth and what is his boxing record?

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      DEREK Chisora is a British professional boxer who has been in the game for over 15 years, during which time he has amassed an impressive fortune.Being well respected for never ducking a fight, Chisora has battled the best, and although he’s won a lot more than he’s lost, his record reflects this bravery.

      Who is Derek Chisora?
      Derek Chisora was born in Mbare, a suburb of Harare, the Zimbabwe capital city, on December 29 1983.
      In 1999, Chisora’s family moved to Finchley, London. In 2002, he was involved in a street fight and was arrested for assault after knocking a victim’s teeth out.
      His parole officer advised him to take up boxing. He was trained on the fundamentals by Joe Smyth and turned pro in 2007.
      What is Derek Chisora’s boxing record?
      At present Chisora’s impressive record stands at 33 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws.
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      During those 33 wins Derek has stopped 23 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 70%.
      In his 13 losses, he’s been stopped 4 times.
      He’s boxed a total of 314 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.8 rounds on average.
      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth?
      Boxing is big business and Del Boy has certainly earned his money over the past few years.
      Chisora, 39, still harbours world title hopes and has fought 42 times as a professional, winning 32 of those bouts.
      Never one to back down from a challenge, he’s faced – and beaten – some of the biggest names in boxing over the past decade.
      Chisora has gone up against Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Vitali Klitschko, Carlos Takam and David Haye since 2011 – and has earnt well in the process.
      And he has proved that he has still got it after convincingly beating Kubrat Pulev in their gruelling grudge match.
      He told the Telegraph: “The pay cheques grow very fast.
      “So from £5,000 to £20,000, then £80,000 to £100,000 and then £200,000, then £500,000 then £900,000 then £1.5m.
      “It keeps going up but sometimes there can be a title fight and there will be no money involved.
      “I know guys that are fighting to defend their titles and they’re getting paid about £50,000.
      “But you can make more money in the heavyweight game than you ever make in any other sport.”
      The biggest fight purses so far in his career have come against Oleksandr Usyk, where Del Boy pocketed a cool £4.4million, and his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury, where he took home £4.5million.
      As of summer 2023, Chisora’s net worth is estimated to be around £12m.
      Is Derek Chisora married and does he have any children?
      Derek Chisora is married to his longtime partner Emily Eringer.
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      The two got together in 2012, but it is not clear when the couple tied the knot, and very little is known about Chisora’s wife.
      Derek and Emily are the proud parents of two daughters, Angelina and Harare.
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