The fight was duly billed as simply “100” – the implication being that it was the 50th pro fight for Chisora, and also the 50th pro fight for Wilder, add them up and it = a whopping 100. That’s actually quite a feat given the general lack of activity among heavyweights in the modern era, including prospects in the developmental stages.
Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London saw a heavyweight encounter that was as bizarre as it was entertaining. In a fight between two veterans in their 40s, both celebrating their 50th professional bouts, Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora reminded us why we love (and sometimes our heads for) the Sweet Science.
From a trainer storming the ring in the opening round to point deductions, strange “vision” breaks and a flurry of takedowns and slips, this was a fight that defied technical textbook logic. It was messy, it was scrappy, and it was a little sloppy and a little ugly, but the heart and determination of both boxers was there for all to see. They both gave their best and fought with everything they had. It was an ugly fight, but it was engaging from start to finish.
At the end of 12 rounds, one judge had it 115-112 for Chisora, who was overruled by the other two who had it for Wilder, 115-111 and 115-113. It was a split decision win for Deontay Wilder, and it’s now two wins in a row for Wilder.
This issue of Rummy’s Corner will provide a detailed breakdown of Wilder’s win against Chisora. Please watch and enjoy the video for one man’s opinion. This is Rummy’s Corner (written, narrated and produced by Geoffrey Ciani).
