Derek Chisora vs Kubrat Pulev LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates plus result and reaction
Re-live updates from the main event and undercard at the O2 Arena in London
Derek Chisora halted his run of three straight defeats to beat Kubrat Pulev by a split decision and silence his doubters at the O2 Arena in London.
Two veterans of the sport did battle for a second time, having fought in Hamburg back in 2016, amid talk of what they had left to achieve in boxing. Pulev had won the first meeting by a split decision but was second best for much of the 12 rounds, with Chisora connecting a number of times with his right to make his 45th professional fight one to remember back in the capital.
It earned the 38-year-old heavyweight success after the judges scored the bout many predicted would send him into retirement 112-116, 116-112 and 116-114. The combined age of the duo was 79 but Chisora had faced Oleksandr Usyk in 2020 while Pulev was knocked out by Anthony Joshua at the end of the same year to show their desire to still go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. It was a welcome return to London for “Del Boy’ after bouts with Joseph Parker in Manchester and the former Finchley amateur boasted a strong record of six wins from seven at the O2 Arena. PA
Re-live updates from the main event and undercard, below.
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Agyarko vs Maciec – Round 1
Any forward movement by Maciec is being met by a jab or one-two. Now Agyarko comes forward and is forced to evade a wild overhand right from the Pole.
Agyarko triples up on the jab then sneaks a left hook into the midriff of Maciec.
Maciec with a jab to the torso of Agyarko. Now straight rights in the same spot.
Chisora vs Pulev 2
This one is scheduled for 10 rounds and is for the vacant WBA International super-welterweight title.
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Next up, Irish super-welterweight Caoimhin Agyarko looks to stay unbeaten as he faces Lukasz Maciec.
Agyarko enters the bout with a professional record of 11-0 (7 KOs).
Maciec (28-4-1, 5 KOs) was outpointed by Anthony Fowler in this same arena in February, but the Pole has since bounced back by defeating Joel Julio.
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Wardley on Healey stepping in on late notice, following Kingsley Ibeh’s withdrawal: “Thank you to Chris Healey for even turning up, because a lot of peoople didn’t and left us in a sticky situation – no less than 24 hours ago.”
When asked about his reputation for being a slow starter, Wardley says: “That’s done, that’s the old Fabio Wardley.”
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Fabio Wardley def. Chris Healey via second-round TKO (0:40).
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Wardley vs Healey – Round 2
Barely a minute into the second round, Healey goes down again after a clean right uppercut and grazing right hook from Wardley!
Although the southpaw again beats the referee’s count, the towel comes in!
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Wardley vs Healey – Round 1
A decent bit of volume from Healey early on, but Wardley then presses forward himself and lands a right straight that begins a troubling spell for Healey...
Wardley pours on heavy shots with Healey against the ropes, and the latter goes down after a series of body shots!
He just beats the referee’s count...
Chisora vs Pulev 2
The main card gets under way with a heavyweight contest between Fabio Wardley and Chris Healey!
Briton Wardley is 13-0 with 12 knockout wins, while compatriot Healey is 9-9 with two KO wins.
Wardley is certainly being presented as a future title contender at heavyweight, so expect a strong showing from the 27-year-old here.
Chisora vs Pulev 2
Solomon Dacres def. Kevin Nicolas Espindola (heavyweight)
Yousuf Ibrahim def. Francisco Rodriguez (super-bantamweight)
Chisora vs Pulev 2
The main card is upon us! Here’s a round-up of the preliminary results...
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