Chisora’s Retirement Uncertain as Wardley Calls for a Showdown
Veteran heavyweight Derek Chisora faces a pivotal decision as unbeaten contender Fabio Wardley publicly challenges him for a fight.
Chisora, originally from Zimbabwe, has long hinted at retirement after 50 bouts, but with multiple options on the table, his future remains uncertain.
With 49 fights behind him, Chisora is the mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title, currently held by Daniel Dubois, who will face Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed showdown this July..
While a title shot is a possibility, Wardley has thrown his name into the mix, eager to test himself against the battle-hardened veteran.
Chisora has built a reputation as a fearless fighter, having gone to battle with Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Vitali Klitschko, and David Haye.
Though never a full world champion, he has enjoyed a strong run with victories over Otto Wallin, Joe Joyce, and Gerald Washington.
While he initially planned to retire after 50 contests, a world title opportunity could keep him in the ring longer.
Meanwhile, Wardley, who remains unbeaten at 19-0-1, is looking to climb the heavyweight ranks. After securing a dramatic 10th-round knockout victory over Justis Huni, he took to X and posted: “WAR vs WAR… gimme a call.”
The challenge adds intrigue to Chisora’s next move.
Chisora has hinted at his next opponent, posting: “Big 50 fight coming soon” alongside images of Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and Joseph Parker, with the words “World Title Shot” prominently displayed.
This suggests he is weighing multiple options, including a championship bout or a showdown with Wardley.
Meanwhile, Joseph Parker has called for a trilogy fight with Chisora, a bout that could feature on the Usyk-Dubois rematch card in July.
If accepted, it would be a fitting farewell battle against a long-standing rival, adding another layer of intrigue to Chisora’s anticipated 50th contest.
With the heavyweight division heating up, Chisora must decide—will he accept Wardley’s challenge, take on Parker, or wait for a title shot?
-Ringside24.com
