WBC mandates Usyk vs Verhoeven; full 8-fight card revealed (Sheeraz-Begic co-main, Catterall-Giyasov etc.); Opetaia sues IBF; Itauma KO5 Franklin; Wilder split dec Chisora retirement/AJ ringside callout 'He's scared'/Fury PC crash/Wilder eyes Itauma/AJ/Kabayel; Brown-Ducar highlights; Dubois UD Harper unification confirmed/PC reactions/Dubois-Baumgardner PED drama; HW roadmap; All Access Ep1/Usyk-AJ training; Chisora-Wilder undercard Riley EBU cruiser UD Masternak/Bentley TKO7 Saavedra/Harris KO2; purses Wilder 6-8M/Chisora 4-6M; Chisora denial (ropes/ref/injuries), ref Bates cleared no sanctions; Wilder-Joshua buzz post-fistbump; tactical previews archived
Key Questions
What fight has the WBC mandated?
The WBC has mandated a fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. A full 8-fight card has been revealed, featuring Sheeraz vs Begic as co-main and Catterall vs Giyasov among others.
What was the result of Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora?
Deontay Wilder won by split decision over Derek Chisora in a messy, memorable heavyweight brawl at the O2 Arena. Chisora lost on two of three official scorecards.
Did Derek Chisora retire after the Wilder fight?
Derek Chisora announced retirement post-fight, stating 'CANT DO THIS ANYMORE,' but later denied agreeing with the decision, citing issues with ropes, referee, and injuries. Referee Bates was cleared with no sanctions.
What are the estimated purses for Wilder vs Chisora?
Deontay Wilder earned an estimated 6-8 million, while Derek Chisora earned 4-6 million for their fight.
What happened in Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper?
Caroline Dubois won a unanimous decision over Terri Harper, confirming unification. Post-fight press conference highlighted reactions, with Dubois stating 'It was nothing personal.'
What drama involved Dubois and Baumgardner?
Chaos erupted after Dubois' win when she snapped at Claressa Baumgardner, amid PED drama. An article titled 'Chaos After The Win š± Why Did Dubois Snap On Baumgardner Like That?' covers the incident.
Who did Deontay Wilder call out after beating Chisora?
Wilder called out Anthony Joshua ringside, saying 'He's scared,' and eyes fights with Itauma, AJ, and Kabayel. Joshua responded he's ready to fight Wilder, even risking his Fury clash.
What were some undercard results from Chisora-Wilder?
Undercard featured Riley UD Masternak for EBU cruiser, Bentley TKO7 Saavedra, Harris KO2. Itauma KO5 Franklin and Brown-Ducar highlights were also noted.