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Chisora Warns: I'm Going For a KO, I Will Hurt Johnson

•Feb 14, 2014

LONDON - Dereck Chisora is adamant that he will knockout American motormouth Kevin Johnson when the pair clash this weekend. The heavyweights came face-to-face at Thursday’s press conference ahead of their showdown at the Copper Box Arena, live on BoxNation, this Saturday night. British banger Chisora goes into the fight with a lot on the line as he eyes a summer blockbuster with Tyson Fury and has vowed to blast his way past the brash talking Johnson on route to that goal.

Photo: Johnson, Abell Promise To Beat Down Chisora, Fury

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•Feb 13, 2014

American heavyweight tag team Kevin Johnson and Joey Abell aim to make it a double Brit bashing this Saturday (15th February) night at the Copper Box Arena. Johnson takes on Dereck Chisora for his WBO and WBA International titles in the main event, while Abell faces undefeated Tyson Fury in the ten-round chief support, The pair joined forces at today’s media work-out at the Peacock Gym in East London as they looked to derail plans of a massive summer showdown between Chisora and Fury.

Chisora's Trainer Breaks Down Fury Rematch, Johnson

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•Feb 12, 2014

Reigning European heavyweight king Dereck Chisora knows that if he can reproduce the form and desire that he showed last year, he has a chance of closing out 2014 as the world heavyweight champion. Now in the best shape of his career, the 30 year old enigma from Finchley racked up four successive stoppage wins in 2013, bagging European, plus WBA and WBO International titles en route.

Chisora: I'll Use Johnson To Send Tyson Fury a Message!

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•Feb 10, 2014

Dereck Chisora aims to make quick work of Kevin Johnson this Saturday (15th September) at the Copper Box Arena to send a warning to rival Tyson Fury . Chisora defends his WBO/WBA International Heavyweight titles against the tough American, who took big-punching Fury the distance in December 2012, and knows he needs an impressive showing to keep on track for his summer grudge match with the Manchester traveller.

Johnson To Seek Advice From Fury on Beating Chisora

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 9, 2014

American heavyweight Kevin Johnson hopes victory over Dereck Chisora will set-up a rematch with Tyson Fury. Johnson, who lost on points against Fury in 2012, has been called in as a late replacement to face Chisora at the Copper Box Arena in London. Chisora is another man chasing a return bout with Fury, having also lost a verdict against him, and is expected to battle his British rival again in the summer.

Tyson Fury Now Faces Joey Abell, Replacing Ill Basile

Jake Donovan

•Feb 5, 2014

Proactive measures were taken to keep Tyson Fury's place secure on the February 15 bill at the Copper Box Arena in London. The hulking Brit remains on the show but now has a new opponent, as American journeyman Joey Abell steps in to replace an ailing Gonzalo Omar Basile, it was announced Wednesday.

Dereck Chisora Now Faces Kevin Johnson at Copper Box

Jake Donovan

•Jan 27, 2014

Heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora has a new opponent for his February 15 headliner at Copper Box Arena in London, England. The headline-generating Brit will face American heavyweight Kevin Johnson, whose place on the show was confirmed Monday morning by Queensberry Promotions. Johnson steps in for original opponent Andriy Rudenko, who was forced to withdraw earlier in the month due to injury. The American is coming off of a one-sided loss to Christian Hammer last December, delivering a lethargic performance that has become customary in his career spent as a frontrunner. Chisora (19-4, 13KO) has won four straight, all coming in a tremendous bounce back 2013 campaign following a disastrous stretch in his career which included frequent losses, hefty fines and a near exit from the sport. The career turnaround comes at a perfect time, with the February 15 show designed to set up a future opportunity to reverse one of his four losses.

Chisora, Fury Eager To Face Each Other in Rematch

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•Jan 27, 2014

When British heavyweight titans Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury clash this summer in a blockbuster rematch it could be an eliminator for the WBO World title promoter Frank Warren said today. The public will get to see both big men in action on Saturday 15th February when they both feature at the Copper Box Arena, Chisora headlines with a WBO and WBA International title defence against tough American Kevin Johnson - who replaces injured Andriy Rudenko - while Fury is chief support in a ten-rounder against experienced Argentine Gonzalo Omar Basile, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).

Kevin Johnson Rips Deontay Wilder: He Got No Skills

Luke Furman

•Jan 5, 2014

Kevin Johnson (29-4-1, 14 KOs), a former WBC title challenger and current sparring partner of Polish prospect Artur Szpilka (16-0, 12 KOs), is not that impressed with rising contender Deontay Wilder (30-0, 30 KOs). According to Johnson, he sparred with Wilder in the past and wasn't impressed with his in-gym skills.

Johnson Discusses Artur Szpilka vs. Bryant Jennings

Luke Furman

•Jan 5, 2014

Heavyweight title challenger Kevin Johnson (29-4-1, 14 KOs), who helping unbeaten Polish contender Artur Szpilka (16-0, 12 KOs) in camp, says the young boxer has a great future ahead of him. Szpilka will return on January 25th at New York's Madison Square Garden against fellow undefeated contender Bryant Jennings (17-0, 9 KOs). The fight is scheduled for ten rounds and HBO will televise the contest.