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DERECK CHISORA is back in the world title mix – thanks to his opponent Malik Scott getting his numbers mixed up.
The British heavyweight claimed a somewhat bizarre sixth-round win over previously unbeaten American Scott at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
Chisora immediately set his sights on a rematch with WBC champ Vitali Klitschko, who claimed a unanimous points win over him in February 2012.
He was helped to victory by the poor judgement of Scott, who was knocked to the canvas with a powerful overhand right.
The 32-year-old thought he had beat the count when he climbed to his feet and looked set to carry on, but he mis-timed his move and referee Victor Loughlin waved the fight off.
Scott said: “I counted to eight and rose and was ready to resume fighting. Everyone knows that if you are up at eight, you beat the count of 10.”
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The British heavyweight claimed a somewhat bizarre sixth-round win over previously unbeaten American Scott at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
Chisora immediately set his sights on a rematch with WBC champ Vitali Klitschko, who claimed a unanimous points win over him in February 2012.
He was helped to victory by the poor judgement of Scott, who was knocked to the canvas with a powerful overhand right.
The 32-year-old thought he had beat the count when he climbed to his feet and looked set to carry on, but he mis-timed his move and referee Victor Loughlin waved the fight off.
Scott said: “I counted to eight and rose and was ready to resume fighting. Everyone knows that if you are up at eight, you beat the count of 10.”
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