How good is Derek Chisora?

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  1. Badbot

    Badbot I Am An Actual Pro. Full Member

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    My point was pretty much this:
    His career has had many ups and downs, and since the Haye fight, we have heard that his career is done for. But here he is once again: a big fight and a possible title shot.

    5 bucks says that Chisora will bounce back once more after Usyk dismantles him.
     
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  2. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, certainly wouldn't surprise me :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Olu G. Rotimi

    Olu G. Rotimi The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Seen a lot of Chisora and there is nothing I have seen in him that tells me he can beat Usyk. I have no doubt that Chisora is in the best shape of his life. But when you talk about elite level skills, feet, mobility, ring IQ etc the difference between these guys is like night and day. Usyk all day long for me and twice on Sundays. There are at least 9 ways to beat Chisora and we don’t know that Usyk can be beaten yet. Interesting point to note is when Chisora has been knocked out cold it was the left hand left hook that did the damage and in the 2nd fight with Tyson Fury , Fury did him as a southpaw.
     
  4. Decker

    Decker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly.
    Yet many on boxing forum will call a borderline top 50 fighter a "bum". That makes just about all of us, I include myself, a bum :thinking:
    I don't think that's fair to a fighter like Chisora or many of us.

    I don't know what the typical poster here has done w/their lives. But I know Chisora - who's acted like a complete ass at times - has had a good career as a fighter.
     
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  5. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's a shame that level of disrespect. Can bet a lot of those who call fighters bum are ones who make a HUGE fuss about P4P or only care for established champs.
     
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  6. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Looks like he's ready to fight. Should be good tomorrow.

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  7. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’ve got a lot of time for Chisora, love his attitude.
    Usyk is obviously the strong favourite here but I can’t help but think this is a dangerous fight for him, an upset wouldn’t surprise me.
     
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  8. Peterp

    Peterp Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he's a gatekeeper, but a good honest one.
    Won't take a dive, won't stop trying
     
  9. Surrix

    Surrix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes It is this because you will have to be used to be strong.
    Majority of diligent boxers never in their life will reach TOP 50.
    It is hard and difficult road trough fear, sweat, doubts and sufferings.
    For forums TOP50 might be just a bum.
     
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  10. bandeedo

    bandeedo VIP Member Full Member

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    Bum is relative. Nobody includes themselves in the bum equation, Unless you’ve spent years trying to climb the boxing ladder. Nobody says “that guy is a bum compared to me”.
     
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  11. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Del Boy is a better then average journeyman. Better then average meaning he’s there to be beat but will be a live dog the whole fight and you’ll have to really earn the win.
     
  12. fcb1068

    fcb1068 Active Member Full Member

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    Good question. I stopped watching Chisora after he got knocked out by Haye, or was it after he survived 12 rounds with Vitali. When I watched him his aim seemed to be to come into the ring as light as possible (around 16 stone). Nowadays he seems to want to come in as heavy as possible (around 18 stone). I really have no idea if he has improved or regressed since I stopped watching him. I would have liked to see Wlad put him to sleep though.
     
  13. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Hes a solid, respectable Gatekeeper, imo.
     
  14. iii

    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He has ducked no one , he always gives his 100% & when it gets rough N Tough Del Boy hangs in there til the end......Sure he'll probably lose , but like a man & a warrior ...there wont be any heavy suits to blame or loaded glove complaints here...total respect