Is Dereck Chisora finished as a heavyweight contender?

Freedom2013

Was Dereck Chisora ever a legit contender? Or was he just a tough journeyman with a top promoter who got him into fights with contenders?

He's had 4 losses in his past 5 fights.

Will he ever again have a world title shot? Will he ever again get to fight a top heavyweight contender like Fury, Pulev or Haye?

yoz · 03:34 PM

No, of course not.

I hope they don't throw him in with Price too soon. He needs to regain some confidence, tighten-up his defence and work on his footwork.

Don't forget, he's got a good chin, too.

TheGreatA

He was a never a top contender. He had an intriguing personality and a solid chin. It has got him as far as it ever will.

House of Stone

warren rushed him to the top ... but if he just takes it easy and gives him a few easy fights for a bit he can still do well - give him a few fat americans to beat up for a bit

BigAlexSand

In my opinion, never has he been a serious contender or possible champ! The fact he got KO'ed by a small heavyweight for this generation; showed his possible contention for a title.

DeadLikeMe

I never considered him one in the first place.

The_Bringer

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatA

He was a never a top contender. He had an intriguing personality and a solid chin. It has got him as far as it ever will.

This and exactly this.

Klitschko's age and coming in out of shape also helped bolster his popularity, as it tricked many fans into thinking Chisora was much better than he actually is.

Superflo777

Definitely not. A threat for anyone below top 3. A lot of potential left.

Freedom2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAlexSand

In my opinion, never has he been a serious contender or possible champ! The fact he got KO'ed by a small heavyweight for this generation; showed his possible contention for a title.

And there was the loss to Fury.

joe strong

he will be a solid gatekeeper in the monte barrett(a few years ago version), fres oquendo, michael grant mold. he's a B level fighter. if you beat him then you belong in the top 10-15 to be considered for a future eliminator or title shot. he's above journeyman status. he will beat all the journeymen like gavern, fields, firtha, walker, leapai, grano, quezada, sprott, bakhtov, welliver, sherman williams, etc....those are the C+ level journeymen. i think chisora is above that.

View Poll Results: Is Chisora finished as a contender?
Yes, he'll be regarded as a journeyman now	18	28.13%
Maybe, his stock has gone down with the KO loss	20	31.25%
No, he'll still become a contender	26	40.63%
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yoz Yoz Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,201 Rep Power: 13 Points: 4,000,015,333.64 Bank: 2,986,845,351,134.27 Total Points: 2,990,845,366,467.91 Donate	No, of course not. I hope they don't throw him in with Price too soon. He needs to regain some confidence, tighten-up his defence and work on his footwork. Don't forget, he's got a good chin, too. Last edited by yoz; 07-15-2012 at 03:34 PM.

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House of Stone Undisputed Champion Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,027 Rep Power: 9 Points: 60,055,876.26 Bank: 302,288,451.57 Total Points: 362,344,327.83 Donate	warren rushed him to the top ... but if he just takes it easy and gives him a few easy fights for a bit he can still do well - give him a few fat americans to beat up for a bit

BigAlexSand Interim Champion Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 643 Rep Power: 3 Points: 30,502.52 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 30,502.52 Donate	In my opinion, never has he been a serious contender or possible champ! The fact he got KO'ed by a small heavyweight for this generation; showed his possible contention for a title.

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