Tyson Fury press conference LIVE: Latest news as Derek Chisora heavyweight title fight confirmed
Tyson Fury is speaking to the media ahead of his December bout with Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tyson Fury will return to the ring on 3 December, when the Briton defends his WBC heavyweight title against compatriot and old rival Derek Chisora at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Following his knockout of Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April, Fury was expected to next take on the winner of August’s rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, with the victor of that title fight and the “Gypsy King” squaring off to crown an undisputed champion. However, Fury targeted the loser of that bout, after Joshua was outpointed by the unbeaten Ukrainian for the second time in 11 months. Negotiations with “AJ” fell through, though, and Fury has now turned his attention to another British heavyweight in Chisora.
The unbeaten Fury, 34, has already defeated the 38-year-old twice - via decision in 2011 and by TKO in 2014 - and this trilogy bout, reported by The Independent in September, came out of left field. Chisora last fought in July, beating Kubrat Pulev via split decision, six years after losing to the Bulgarian by the same means. Following the announcement of Fury vs Chisora 3 on Thursday, a press conference will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Follow live updates from the press conference below.
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
We can hear Tyson Fury and his crew upstairs. It’s just a matter of time before they come down!
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
Chisora and his team are roaming around. The start of the press conference is edging closer.
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
Frank Warren is by the stage; hopefully the press conference will begin shortly.
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
Upon this morning’s announcement of the fight, Fury’s promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson clearly conquered America across his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, and there is also huge demand to stage his fights from sites across the world, [but] Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April.
“This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
“Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years, and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
“Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight, as he has the much-publicised, undisputed match-up with Usyk in the new year – which we’re really looking forward to.”
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
The unbeaten Fury’s WBC heavyweight title will be on the line in this bout, as the 34-year-old steps into the ring for the first time since his successful defence against Dillian Whyte in April – when he knocked out his compatriot at Wembley Stadium.
Meanwhile, Chisora last fought in July, beating Kubrat Pulev via split decision at the O2 Arena, six years after the Bulgarian beat the 38-year-old by the same means.
Tyson Fury’s next opponent announced ahead of December fight
Fury will face his fellow Briton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 3 December, in a trilogy bout with a man he has already beaten twice
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
Tyson Fury has announced an all-British fight for December – though not against the opponent many expected.
Fury has spent the year calling out Anthony Joshua for what would surely have been the biggest domestic fight of all time, but, after no deal was struck, old foe Derek Chisora has stepped in for a clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 3 December.
The pair have fought twice before, making their rivalry a trilogy, though given the one-sided nature of it so far, few will expect this contest to end in anything other than a Fury win.
But there have been plenty of unforgettable all-British affairs in the past, and could this be another? Here, PA news agency explores some of the others:
Can Fury-Chisora trilogy fight compare to all-time British classics?
The pair will face off again in December.
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
We’re in place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference is due to begin at 12.30pm BST.
As ever with these events, it may start late – but sit tight and we’ll have you covered with everything that the fighters and promoters have to say.
Fury vs Chisora 3 press conference LIVE
Tyson Fury will return to the ring on 3 December, when the Briton defends his WBC heavyweight title against compatriot and old rival Derek Chisora at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Following his knockout of Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April, Fury was expected to next take on the winner of August’s rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, with the victor of that title fight and the “Gypsy King” squaring off to crown an undisputed champion. However, Fury targeted the loser of that bout, after Joshua was outpointed by the unbeaten Ukrainian for the second time in 11 months. Negotiations with “AJ” fell through, though, and Fury has now turned his attention to another British heavyweight in Chisora.
The unbeaten Fury, 34, has already defeated the 38-year-old twice - via decision in 2011 and by TKO in 2014 - and this trilogy bout, reported by The Independent in September, came out of left field. Chisora last fought in July, beating Kubrat Pulev via split decision, six years after losing to the Bulgarian by the same means. Following the announcement of Fury vs Chisora 3 on Thursday, a press conference will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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