Boxing Result
Chisora outlasts Gerald Washington on Joshua vs Helenius undercard at the O2 London
Fight Details
Fight
Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
Date & Time
Saturday, August 12th, 2023
Championship
10 Round Heavyweight Bout
Venue
O2 Arena
O2 Arena, London, England
How to Watch
DAZN
Promoter
Matchroom Boxing
Fight Report
Derek Chisora took the victory over Gerald Washington when the pair squared off at The O2 Arena in London. The heavyweight bout served as the co-feature on the card, headlined by Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius live stream on DAZN.
Chisora, a two-time world heavyweight title challenger, defeated his opponent from the United States by unanimous decision. After 10 rounds, the scores were 97-94, 98-93 and 96-941. On his way to victory, Chisora received a cut over his right eye due to a head clash in Round 2.
With the win, Derek Chisora of Finchley, London, improved to 34-13, 23 KOs. The 39-year-old native of Mbare, Zimbabwe, also rebounded from the defeat by knockout in the 10th round against reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in December 20121. Gerald Washington dropped to 20-6-1, 13 KOs. The 41-year-old of San Jose, California, suffered his third defeat in a row.
The fight was highly anticipated, and both fighters showed their skills and determination in the ring. Chisora’s experience and resilience proved to be the deciding factor in the end, as he was able to outlast Washington and secure the victory.
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