Dereck Chisora vs Oleksandr Usyk CONFIRMED for October 31 with Brit to finally take on P4P star after delayed bout

DERECK CHISORA will finally face pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk with their fight confirmed to take place on October 31.

The pair had been scheduled to headline the 02 Arena on May 23, only for their bout to be postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

But they will now pit their wits against each other on Halloween, with a venue to be announced shortly.

The winner will keep themselves on course for a WBO mandatory title fight against unified champion Anthony Joshua.

Speaking of the upcoming dust-up, unbeaten Ukrainian Usyk said: “I have really missed boxing.

“I am working hard in my training camp to show a spectacular performance on October 31.

“I expect a real test in Dereck – he is strong, tough and resilient. He is a really big guy and he hits hard.

“As a cruiserweight, I reached the highest heights as undisputed champion and now I am following the same path as a heavyweight.

FACE THE USYK

“I need to test myself against world class heavyweights on my new road to undisputed and Derek stands in front of me.
 
“Many people say that Derek is a monster, but deep down he is a kind man. I don’t expect to see that good side of him.

“I know that he wants to break me, but I am water, wind and fire all together. Dereck Chisora, I am coming for you!”

Meanwhile Chisora roared: “Hello, Usyk, I’m ready for you, hello Usyk!”

“Usyk, I’ve been ready for you all year. It’s my home turf and after such a tough year for everyone, I’m going to give the British public the Halloween party they deserve and finally get revenge for my boy Tony Bellew!”

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