In what will be a sensational heavyweight doubleheader, the WBC and lineal world champion Tyson Fury will defend his crown against long-standing rival Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 3 on a night where WBA world champion Daniel Dubois will make a first defense of his belt against South African southpaw Kevin Lerena, exclusively on BT Sport Box Office (UK) and available in the U.S. on ESPN+.
Fury, who intends on fighting Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed championship in the first part of 2023, will once again perform on UK soil following his April knockout of mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte in front of 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
Promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, in association with Top Rank, this will be the third meeting between Fury and Chisora. They first met in July 2011 with the British and Commonwealth titles at stake, and Fury prevailed by unanimous decision.
“I am thrilled to be delivering a Tyson Fury world title defense in front of the British fans in London,” said promoter Frank Warren. “Tyson clearly conquered America across his trilogy with Deontay Wilder and there is also huge demand to stage his fights from sites across the world.
“Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April. This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
“Derek, also a big favorite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
“Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicized undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.
"I am also delighted that we have added Daniel Dubois to the card with a first defense of his WBA belt against Kevin Lerena. It makes it a real heavyweight night, and Daniel represents the best of the new generation coming through."
“Whenever Tyson Fury fights, it is a major event, and I expect him to once again put on a spectacular show for the fans,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “There are talks about what’s next for Tyson, but the first order of business is a battle against an extraordinarily tough fighter in Derek Chisora."
Todd Kline, Chief Commercial Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, said: “Our stadium has firmly established itself as a leading venue in London for major sports and entertainment events.
“The AJ-Usyk fight in front of a record crowd here in Tottenham was a truly an unforgettable spectacle and we are extremely excited to bring World Heavyweight Championship boxing back to N17 on December 3.
“The World Cup break leaves us in a unique position of having no Spurs action at the stadium between November 12 – December 31 - what better way to satisfy the demand for world-class live sport before the Premier League returns.”
In between Fury fights, Chisora (33-12, 23 KOs) challenged for the WBC title and gave a good account of himself against Vitali Klitschko in Munich, before entering into a grudge match at West Ham United’s Upton Park against another British rival in David Haye.
He rebuilt from those setbacks by winning the WBO International, European and WBA International titles in a five-fight winning streak, setting up a return fight with Fury that took place at London’s ExCel Arena in November 2014.
In recent years, Chisora has been involved in two close encounters with Dillian Whyte and one with Usyk, while defeating Carlos Takam, Artur Szpilka and David Price. Last year, he lost a pair of tight affairs with Joseph Parker.
His last fight was an exciting points victory over former world title challenger Kubrat Pulev in July.
Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) remains an undefeated champion and completed his remarkable return from the boxing wilderness with a resounding rematch victory over Deontay Wilder in February 2020, with the Bronze Bomber saved by his corner in the seventh round.
A trilogy battle followed eight months later, which delivered a Las Vegas thriller where Wilder was put down in rounds three and 10 and Fury down twice in round four before knocking out the former WBC ruler in the 11th.
The 25-year-old Dubois (18-1, 17 KOs) seized his world title belt in June when he travelled to Miami and demolished previous champion Trevor Bryan, inflicting a first defeat on the American via a fourth-round stoppage.
Lerena (28-1, 14 KOs), 30, is a recent addition to the heavyweight ranks, having established himself as the IBO world cruiserweight champion, making six defenses of the title. At heavyweight he has recorded victories over contenders Patrick Ferguson, Bogdan Dinu and Mariusz Wach.
Tickets for Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora for the WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Championship of the World at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium go on general sale at noon tomorrow (Friday, 21 October) from ticketmaster.co.uk.
Fans are encouraged to sign-up for Ticket Alerts at frankwarren.com to receive the direct ticket link on Friday.
Please note, this will be an open-air event with a likelihood of winter conditions at the time of year it is taking place. Ticket purchasers are strongly advised to wear appropriate clothing on the night as all seating within the stadium is outdoor.
Fury-Chisora Trilogy Clash Confirmed For Dec. 3 At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Comments
SidKneeWed Nov 2, 2022, 1:02 AM UTC
Oh you mean like Glen Catley that you included on Richie Woodhall's great resume? :lol1:
List them for what? I'm not doing anything because you asked me. It's you that's making the ridiculous assertion that Richie Woodhall and Robin Reid are higher caliber fighters than Canelo, Spence and Crawford :lol1: If you want to compare them as fighters then go and make a thread about it.
ANY Boxing media list mate, ANY. All have those 3 as Top 5-10 P4P fighters in the world. That's a literal fact.
The great Woodhall and Reid ever being close to a P4P list is non existent. The idea of either of them ever being included on a P4P list at any point in their careers is laughable.
Then remove Catley. Quite simple. It's still better.
List them and justify them having better resumes. Look, i'll help you out here..
Spence: Ugas.
Crawford: Porter and Postal.
Canelo: Jacobs and Saunders.
These are the only world class fighters these fighters fought and won against without circumstances or robberies. If you think there are more, tell me who they are and let's discuss. Thinking i'm telling you what to do comes across as seriously insecure. I'm not asking for pictures in the **** FFS. This is a forum where you debate. Well, it's supposed to be anyway. Not many people are actually capable of justifying their comments.
P4P isn't fact. The list they give factually exists. But that's as far as it goes when it comes to P4P. Most people even acknowledge it as nothing but mere opinion and promotion for certain fighters. It has zero integrity. None. It's childish to come up with what you did. In all seriousness, you should be embarrassed.
Competition was much greater back then. Then you add in the fact how hard it is for those outside of the US to get on there even though they have a vastly superior resume to most on it. You should know by now how it operates over there. If you don't by now, you never will. This site is a clear indication of the deranged bias and extremism.
IronDanHamzaMon Oct 31, 2022, 10:24 PM UTC
List their resumes. What is so hard about that? List those that are not robberies or had circumstances attached to them. Then we'll compare. Is this going to have to be the long way round again where you take about 10 posts until we get there?
Make a poll on this cesspit of a site? Yeah, they're a beacon of truth and integrity. Haha. You'd get more honesty and sense out of Putin.
The Media outside of the US has their own independent list? Or is it them just showing the American one?
Oh you mean like Glen Catley that you included on Richie Woodhall's great resume? :lol1:
List them for what? I'm not doing anything because you asked me. It's you that's making the ridiculous assertion that Richie Woodhall and Robin Reid are higher caliber fighters than Canelo, Spence and Crawford :lol1: If you want to compare them as fighters then go and make a thread about it.
ANY Boxing media list mate, ANY. All have those 3 as Top 5-10 P4P fighters in the world. That's a literal fact.
The great Woodhall and Reid ever being close to a P4P list is non existent. The idea of either of them ever being included on a P4P list at any point in their careers is laughable.
SidKneeMon Oct 31, 2022, 9:45 PM UTC
You're talking about thin resumes and then listing Richie Woodhall and Robin Reid as fighters who are elite in comparison to them :lol1:
Why don't you make a poll and ask who's elite, Spence and Crawford or Woodhall and Reid? Have a wild guess what the outcome might be.
Yes, they are universally considered amongst the Top 5 P4P fighters in the sport by EVERY SINGLE boxing media that there is. That is a fact.
Woodhall and Reid would never, ever, ever be considered any where near a P4P list ever.
For you to even compare them as fighters is just astounding really.
List their resumes. What is so hard about that? List those that are not robberies or had circumstances attached to them. Then we'll compare. Is this going to have to be the long way round again where you take about 10 posts until we get there?
Make a poll on this cesspit of a site? Yeah, they're a beacon of truth and integrity. Haha. You'd get more honesty and sense out of Putin.
The Media outside of the US has their own independent list? Or is it them just showing the American one?
IronDanHamzaMon Oct 31, 2022, 2:08 AM UTC
I meant to put 5. They're not though. Spence wouldn't appear in my top 10. Crawford would be right near the bottom, if at all. Canelo is down the list too.
You think an opinion on a fantasy ranking in a sport that isn't watched by many all over the world, is according to you, "Literal universally fact"? And you think i don't laugh at you? My god this has to be a standout when it comes to stupidity. Surely you feel at least a bit of embarrassment writing this? Hopefully anyway. Damn.
What is their level? List the world class wins of all of them where they actually won the fight and didn't have circumstances play a major part? Their resumes are thin. Really thin.
You're talking about thin resumes and then listing Richie Woodhall and Robin Reid as fighters who are elite in comparison to them :lol1:
Why don't you make a poll and ask who's elite, Spence and Crawford or Woodhall and Reid? Have a wild guess what the outcome might be.
Yes, they are universally considered amongst the Top 5 P4P fighters in the sport by EVERY SINGLE boxing media that there is. That is a fact.
Woodhall and Reid would never, ever, ever be considered any where near a P4P list ever.
For you to even compare them as fighters is just astounding really.
SidKneeMon Oct 31, 2022, 1:36 AM UTC
I didn't say Top 3 P4P. Read, son!
They're 3 of the Top 5 P4P fighters in the world currently that is a literal universally considered fact.
The fact you are actually trying to argue that the likes of Robin Reid and Richie Woodhall are evenly remotely close to their level is absolutely, laughably absurd.
Canelo doesn't have the resume of Robin Reid? :lol1: What an absolute zinger.
I meant to put 5. They're not though. Spence wouldn't appear in my top 10. Crawford would be right near the bottom, if at all. Canelo is down the list too.
You think an opinion on a fantasy ranking in a sport that isn't watched by many all over the world, is according to you, "Literal universally fact"? And you think i don't laugh at you? My god this has to be a standout when it comes to stupidity. Surely you feel at least a bit of embarrassment writing this? Hopefully anyway. Damn.
What is their level? List the world class wins of all of them where they actually won the fight and didn't have circumstances play a major part? Their resumes are thin. Really thin.