Derek Chisora Emerges Victorious Against Otto Wallin in Hard-Fought Contest
In a riveting heavyweight clash at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, Derek Chisora concluded his home soil career on a high note, securing a points victory over Otto Wallin in a grueling 12-round battle. The judges’ scorecards favored Chisora, with tallies of 114-112, 116-110, and 117-109.
This IBF heavyweight championship eliminator brought the winner one step closer to challenging IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois, as the division’s top contenders continue to vie for position beneath undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Chisora started aggressively, while Wallin appeared hesitant in the early rounds. As the fight progressed, Chisora sustained cuts around his right eye, reminiscent of Wallin’s previous encounters. However, Wallin struggled to capitalize on this advantage.
The bout’s turning point came in the ninth round when Chisora landed a powerful right hand, sending Wallin stumbling. Despite Wallin’s attempts to rally, his lack of power hindered his comeback efforts. Chisora sealed his dominance with another knockdown in the final round.
With this victory, Chisora’s record improves to 36-13 (23 KOs), while Wallin’s falls to 27-3 (15 KOs). In his post-fight interview, Chisora acknowledged Wallin’s toughness and reflected on his own legacy in the sport.
The event concluded with Chisora engaging in some unconventional antics, including distributing envelopes containing potential future fight options to the audience, while promoter Frank Warren pledged to arrange Chisora’s preferred matchup.
