- Derek Chisora emerged victorious against Joe Joyce in their heavyweight clash on Saturday.
- This bout was meant to be a farewell for Chisora, who secured the win through unanimous decision.
- Despite the intention of retiring, the 40-year-old fighter declared he has no immediate plans to hang up his gloves.
Welcome back to Soul of Sport, Mail Sport’s visual showcase of the most exciting moments across the sporting realm.
In our latest episode, reporter KEVIN QUIGLEY spent a week with British boxer Derek Chisora leading up to his exciting victory over Joe Joyce at the O2 on Saturday.
This performance may solidify Chisora’s place in boxing history, showcasing his enthusiasm and charisma in various pre-fight events.
Despite being the underdog, Chisora’s win highlighted his resilience against the seasoned Joyce, who had battled top heavyweight contenders recently.
Quigley had the opportunity to be behind the scenes with the 40-year-old ahead of what was meant to be his final fight.
Derek Chisora receiving congratulations from Reform UK leader and MP Nigel Farage after the fight at the O2
The 40-year-old focuses before his farewell at the O2 Arena Saturday night
Chisora appears relaxed moments before entering the ring for the all-British showdown in the capital
Chisora displays the marks from his intense 10-round bout against Joe Joyce which ended in a unanimous decision
Chisora has his hands wrapped in preparation for the match, accompanied by heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk
Chisora’s fingers checked ahead of being tightly wrapped
Chisora lands a powerful shot to the side of Joyce’s head, gaining the upper hand
Chisora knocks down Joyce in the ninth round with a barrage of hits
The fighters shared a poignant moment after the bout
Chisora’s ring walk concludes just before the intense battle in London
Despite his fame, the fighter remained unnoticed by commuters in the city
Chisora’s hat and face mask lie on the table, familiar items for fans
Chisora ponders quietly after having his hands wrapped and gloves put on
Chisora takes a chance to climb one of the city’s famous landmarks
Joyce and Chisora confidently stand at the peak of the O2 ahead of their showdown
Chisora hides his face behind a Union Jack mask atop the O2, where he faced Joyce
