If the fight was anywhere other than the UK he'd be favourite, so 11/10 on Scott and Chisora at evens looks the wrong way round to me. It's not really a big enough swing to tempt me, but depends on your attitude to a bet - there's certainly a bit of value there. If I were to back him, I'd probably take Scott on points at around 15/2. He's not a big enough puncher to stop Chisora, but he is definitely awkward enough to frustrate his way to a clear points win. This fight will probably come down to what Chisora turns up. I find him impossible to read when it comes to preparation for fights. He's talked about still getting paid, even if he gets beaten in the build up and that worries me, but at the same time he's looking fitter than ever. Scott's the much more reliable performer of the two and that's the only reason I'd edge backing him for a points win.
i dont think scott has enough to keep chisora off for the whole fight, it all depends if chisora can finish the job mid-late rounds otherwise scott may nip it on points.
Best price pts for Scott is 13/8 and he is as low as 5/4 - its a pick em fight, Chisora has home advantage which should not count for anything but we know it does, be interesting when the judges are announced.
First I was surprised to see Chisora was the favorite in this bout, until reality sunk in and I figured that this fight is almost certainly going to the cards and Scott probably has to dominate get the decision. It's hard to dominate Dereck, even for a 2 handed slick contender.
Chisora looked in good shape at the press conference and his head does seem to be in the right place now. 50/50 fight in my opinion.
English judges love pressure, Dereck will get the nod. All the "sweet science" lovers will cry, I'll laugh and Scott will moan for a rematch that he won't get.
chisora will prob get a close hometown decision unless scott completely dominates him. problem is scott doesnt have the power to keep chisora off of him so this should be interesting.
Good fight if it comes off,probably 50 50.Best non title heavyweight fight here in years.Would certainly bet on Scott if the odds were good,which they won't be.Scott on points for me,but if Chisora won it would do wonders for him,maybe get him another title shot.Would add more interest to an already good UK division.
Just watched an excellent Bunce hour with Scott.Feel a lot better about this with him in the country.Great interview,Barry Jones was impressed with him so thats good enough for me.Good talker,comes across as a good guy.Very confident.Standing by my picking him to win.Could be a springboard to other fights here if he does.
I just saw that the fight is over 10 rounds on Saturday, I think this massively reduces Scott's chances. Chisora won't respect his power and I can't see him picking up enough rounds to take it on points.
I think 2/1 on Chisora to win by points is decent enough to stick in an accumulator. I don't suppose they give you odds for it being unanimous or split anywhere do they? Prediction is Chisora will do just enough to win on points and there will be at least a five page thread crying robbery on here by Sunday lunchtime.