DON CHARLES, Dereck Chisora’s trainer, was thrilled with his fighter’s performance against Carlos Takam but had some strong words for those who have written Chisora off over the years. Despite Chisora not being known for his one-punch power, Charles was not shocked by the quick and violent ending that saw Takam felled by a brace of stunning right hands.
Chisora, Takam Fight Photos Gallery - O2 Arena, London - Dereck Chisora won a sensational heavyweight shoot out with an eighth round knockout of fellow former heavyweight title challenger Carlos Takam to win the WBA international title.
O2 Arena, London - British heavyweight Dereck Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) fought through fire and came from behind to score an eight round knockout of Carlos Takam (35-5-1, 27 KOs).
Chisora, Takam Scorecard BoxingScene Live - The blockbuster Heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker has now officially sold out after final production holds were released this week. (photos by Laurence Lustig).
Chisora, Takam Weights Photos Gallery - The blockbuster Heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker has now officially sold out after final production holds were released this week. (photos by Laurence Lustig).
Chisora, Takam Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - The blockbuster Heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker has now officially sold out after final production holds were released this week. (photos by Laurence Lustig).
Dereck Chisora and Carlos Takam will meet in a crunch Heavyweight clash at The O2 in London on July 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Both men find their careers on a knife-edge going into the clash, with Finchley man and former World title challenger Chisora seeking a big win to fire his name into the mix for major title fights having been edged out by Agit Kabayel for the European title in Monaco in November following a narrow defeat to headliner Dillian Whyte in a fight of the year contender in Manchester in December 2017.