Deontay Wilder Beats Derek Chisora by Split Decision in Wild Heavyweight Fight
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder beat Derek Chisora by split decision in a wild heavyweight fight. Two judges scored it 115-111 and 115-113 for Wilder, while the third judge picked Chisora 115-112.
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder sent Derek Chisora into retirement with a split decision victory in their chaotic heavyweight bout. The judges were divided on the wild fight, with two scoring it 115-111 and 115-113 for Wilder, while the third judge surprisingly gave it to Chisora 115-112.
Wilder dominated the early rounds with his signature power punching. But Chisora, 40, rallied late in the fight and even stunned the former world champion in the fifth round. Despite those moments, most observers felt Wilder deserved the decision.
Remarkably, this was the 50th professional fight for both men. For Chisora, it marks the end of a long career as he heads into retirement. For Wilder, the victory keeps alive his hopes of earning another shot at the heavyweight championship he once held.
The fight lived up to its billing as an entertaining slugfest between two veteran heavyweights, even if the decision was close enough to split the judges.
This marks the end of Derek Chisora's boxing career as he heads into retirement after his 50th professional fight. For Wilder, it's a step toward potentially earning another shot at the heavyweight title.
Chisora will officially retire from boxing, while Wilder will likely seek bigger fights to work toward another title shot.
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