O2 Arena, London, UK. In the main event of the show, age heavyweights (over 90.7 kg) Derek Chisora (33-12, 23 KOs) from Britain and Kubrat Pulev (29-3, 14 KOs) from Bulgaria met in a rematch. In 2016, Pulev won by split decision. This time Chisora won by split decision.
The owner of the ring started the fight aggressively, forcing Pulev to constantly clinch. The Briton was ready for hugs – he worked hard on the sides of the Bulgarian. A lot of body shots from Chisora. It’s hard for Pulev, but he can find his distance. In the 3rd round, the big guys got carried away with blows to the back of the head. The referee reprimanded both.
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The favorite gradually seized the initiative. Pulev did not invest in blows, but constantly disturbed Chisora, who was pushing forward with a tonnage. The Briton sat down as expected, but soon recovered, spent actively 6-7 rounds, inflicted a cut on the opponent near the left eye. In the 8th three-minute period, Pulev seized the initiative, shocked the slugger – he caught it great with an uppercut. Failed to achieve.
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In the 9th round, the swing went. The Bulgarian hit more often and even more accurately, but the British’s shots were much harder and more dangerous. The old robbers got carried away so that in the 10th three-minute period they exchanged blows after the gong.
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Chisora spent the championship rounds at the ropes, but he intercepted the attacks of the favorite very well. Tough fight to count. It is possible that there will be a draw.
Judges cards: 116-112 Pulev, 116-112 Chisora and 116-112 Chisora.
Chisora SD 12.
