Derek Chisora

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    So i'm browsing WBVA and i see "Frank Warrens' latest protoge takes on Lee Swaby in hard hitting heavyweight action" but unfortunately i didn't see much potential at all.

    what are your thoughts on this guy?
     
  2. Jimbo

    Jimbo Super Sharp Shooter Full Member

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    I've heard that he doesn't like training very much.
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    well he's very cocky. After the fight he jumped to the camera and screamed

    "I'M THE ****ING MAN"
     
  4. archie

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    Seems to have a good finish to his game (from his win over Swaby) and keeps active with his last two fights both in September..hopefully he will step up in quality of opponent soon and his real potential will be tested..
     
  5. kosaros

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    well in his last fight his defence was poor, he didn't use the jab and didn't show that he has any decent stamina at all - yet if he builds on these weaknesses he could have a chance of winning the british title, because he seems to have a decent chin and good power.

    He needs to stop saying he is Ali and Tyson rolled up into one though :patsch
     
  6. Lewisbell

    Lewisbell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fraudley vs Chisora lololol
     
  7. dwilson

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    Chisora is a joke. Crap defence and little power and has the advantage of didgy stoppages. He is a total wanker as well. I can not wait till he gets stopped by some bum journeyman.
     
  8. TommyV

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    I haven't seen him fight, but all I really need to know is he's 6'1" and weighs on average around 250.
     
  9. dwilson

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    He is a fat ****er with a serious attitude problem.
     
  10. rooq

    rooq Rooq's Boxing Promoter Full Member

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    he's not as dirty as he used to be. maybe because he can't get away with it.

    tbh he's got as much chance as anyone else on the current domestic hw scene
     
  11. John18

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    Was seriously under-whelmed by him.

    Far too heavy, looked like he didn't enjoy taking punches from Swaby either.

    Not impressed. Hopefully he will progress into a decent fighter, but I won't hold my breath to be honest.
     
  12. fidds

    fidds Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought he was **** :lol: looked good when he opened up but only time will tell :huh
     
  13. brown bomber

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    These fighters that 'only' look good when they open up rarely amount to anything.
     
  14. saturday_kid

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    Both his last 2 fights he's done very little in the first 2 rounds or so then opened up a bit and won via stoppage. He could do something at british level but nothing further.
     
  15. fidds

    fidds Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I reckon audley would stop him :yep