Derek Chisora Names The One Heavyweight Who Knocks Out Both Fury And Usyk: “He’ll Be Undisputed”
Derek Chisora Names The One Heavyweight Who Knocks Out Both Fury And Usyk: “He’ll Be Undisputed”
In May, the heavyweight boxing division witnessed a historic clash for the undisputed championship as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk faced off. The bout, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marked the first time in 25 years that the division’s top title was contested for undisputed status. Fury, the reigning WBC champion, and Usyk, holding the WBO, WBA, and IBF belts, brought their respective titles to the ring in what promised to be a momentous showdown.
The fight saw a competitive start with Usyk demonstrating his skill and precision. Despite a valiant effort from Fury, Usyk’s superior technique and resilience earned him a split decision victory. With this win, Usyk solidified his claim as the division’s premier fighter. Following this victory, Usyk is set to honor the contractual rematch clause, agreeing to a return bout with Fury scheduled for December. In a notable development, Usyk has vacated the IBF belt, which has since been awarded to former Interim Champion Daniel Dubois.
Dubois, now the IBF champion, will face his first title defense this month against Anthony Joshua, the former unified champion. Joshua, who has previously encountered Usyk in two bouts—losing on both occasions, albeit performing better in the rematch—looks to reclaim his place at the top of the heavyweight division. A victory over Dubois would position Joshua for a potential showdown with the winner of the upcoming Usyk-Fury rematch.
In a recent interview with TalkSPORT Boxing, Derek Chisora—who is represented by Joshua’s management company and has fought both Fury and Usyk—expressed his confidence in Joshua’s chances. Chisora attributed Joshua’s potential success to his recent collaboration with former Fury coach Ben Davison, suggesting that this new training partnership could be the key to overcoming Usyk’s unique style and Fury’s formidable presence.
Chisora confidently predicted that Joshua would knock out both Fury and Usyk, highlighting Davison’s influence as a pivotal factor in this forecast. He stated, “AJ will knock Fury out in six rounds and he will stop Usyk in round four. I’m telling you now. Because now he’s got the right dancing partner, his trainer. That guy hasn’t stopped watching the two tapes of him fighting Usyk. Because he wants that fight badly, he wants the rematch. He wants Usyk to win the fight with Fury.”
Chisora’s optimism extends to Joshua’s broader aspirations. Despite Joshua’s previous defeats to Usyk—one by unanimous decision and the other by split decision—Chisora believes that the changes Joshua has made, particularly his association with Davison, will enable him to achieve his long-sought goal of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. “Yes… I think the changes he’s made are Ben Davison and the people around him now. They’re listening to him, they’re understanding. They’ve gelled now. He was not knocking out his sparring partners and now he’s knocking them out. Because of Ben Davison,” Chisora asserted.
Before Joshua can set his sights on a potential undisputed title fight, he must first navigate his upcoming match against Dubois. Chisora does not view this as a straightforward contest but remains confident in Joshua’s ability to secure a knockout victory. He forecasts that Joshua will defeat Dubois within six rounds, setting the stage for a possible future clash with the victor of the Usyk-Fury rematch.
As the heavyweight division continues to evolve, all eyes will be on the forthcoming bouts and the potential implications for the championship landscape. Joshua’s journey, coupled with the outcomes of the Usyk-Fury rematch, will undoubtedly shape the future of heavyweight boxing in the coming months.
