I think this is such a hard fight to call. It’s a genuine 50/50 domestic heavyweight dust up. The last time they fought, Chisora wasn't in a good place physically or mentally and he and got out boxed by Fury. Fury is still unbeaten in 22 contests and has 16 KO's to his name, Chisora on the other hand has lost on 4 occasions and won 20 times, with 13 KO's.
Ever since Chisora lost to David Haye in 2012 at Upton Park he has looked a totally different fighter, he has put together 5 back to back victories, 4 of them coming by knockout against a high level opposition. Another big difference in this fight compared to their first encounter is that this one is a world title eliminator and the first was for the British title. Although Chisora's European Belt is on the line this time, the stakes are extremely higher. A shot at the WBO world title against the long reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko awaits the winner.
You can make an argument for both fighters. Fury is the youngest of the pair and like I said he has yet to taste defeat. He genuinely believes he's the best in the world but he's not fought at world level yet. Chisora has mixed it in higher class, he has fought the likes of David Haye, Klitschko and Helenius. In his last contest Fury looked heavier than he should've done but he had a number of personal problems in the week leading up to the fight. He still managed to get the job done. There's such a lot riding on this fight, I believe both fighters will be mentally and physically at their best. Its career defining for both men, although I can't see Chisora coming again if he does lose, whereas Fury is only 25 and has not lost.
There's so many different ways the fight could go. Fury could just out box Chisora completely like before, however, I don't believe he will. It’s certainly not the same Derek Chisora and If Chisora does get inside and push Fury back then it could be interesting. Chisora's bob and weave style can be more than affective against such a tall opponent like Fury, who's 6ft 9!
People have their different opinions and with this one and that's what we all love about boxing. When you get genuine fights that you can't call you don't need any bad blood to sell the fight, it'll sell itself as people want to see the outcome. So who do you think will win this one?
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