Derek Chisora says he’s “officially retired” from Boxing

[stujones]

I’ve always liked Chisora and he’s apparently earned a lot of money so I would prefer he retired to enjoy it rather than take more punishment in the ring. Here’s a thought: is he the British fighter who has most maximised his earnings in terms of ability vs reward?

Yes I would say so - he's probably by now earned more in the ring David Haye given the shear number of PPVs he has done and when you think how much Haye outclassed him 10 years ago.

Whilst he will go down as a true ATG of British Boxing, I do sometimes get a bit annoyed when you think of how much Hamed earned compared to MAB (at the stage of when they fought) given the dominant way in which Barerra beat him. Barerra's overall total purses might have been more, but that was only due to his longevity - definitely at 2001 - Hamed was earning so much more.

[JamesPhilips]

I’ve always liked Chisora and he’s apparently earned a lot of money so I would prefer he retired to enjoy it rather than take more punishment in the ring. Here’s a thought: is he the British fighter who has most maximised his earnings in terms of ability vs reward?

Yes I would say so - he's probably by now earned more in the ring David Haye given the shear number of PPVs he has done and when you think how much Haye outclassed him 10 years ago.

Whilst he will go down as a true ATG of British Boxing, I do sometimes get a bit annoyed when you think of how much Hamed earned compared to MAB (at the stage of when they fought) given the dominant way in which Barerra beat him. Barerra's overall total purses might have been more, but that was only due to his longevity - definitely at 2001 - Hamed was earning so much more.

Yes but Hamed entertained, brought people to boxing, Sold places out, sold PPVs etc off his personality, style, showmanship and charisma. Pubs used to be packed when he was fighting just watch the Prince in action.
Think how many Brits got into boxing because of the Prince. Better or not Barrera didn’t have those qualities. He deserves his money tbh.

There must be millions of rappers better than 50 cent but he sells records so…. More to do with the record company I would suggest but you know what I mean

[CaptainSpacerod]

I’ve always liked Chisora and he’s apparently earned a lot of money so I would prefer he retired to enjoy it rather than take more punishment in the ring. Here’s a thought: is he the British fighter who has most maximised his earnings in terms of ability vs reward?

Bellew

[chinarich]

I’ve always liked Chisora and he’s apparently earned a lot of money so I would prefer he retired to enjoy it rather than take more punishment in the ring. Here’s a thought: is he the British fighter who has most maximised his earnings in terms of ability vs reward?

Bellew

Interesting. After losing to Cleverly he did well to parlay a short time as a cruiserweight belt holder into a money-spinning grudge match series against Haye at heavyweight

[Ruthless-RKO]

He's fought twice now since this statement was made.

[Ruthless-RKO]

“That’s what we do. We go to war. I will die for my daughters, I will die for my mother. I don’t know if I would die for my wife because that means she gets to marry another guy. I would die for my mother.”

“If I knew how to be a gardener, I’d have been a gardener from day one. But I’m a fighter. This is what we know. You can’t tell a fighter to stop fighting and go and be a gardener now ’cause we don’t know that s**t.” We are fighters, do you understand?”

“But I’ll be honest with you. I’ve got three fights then I’m out. I want to get to 50.”

[Ruthless-RKO]

Hopefully he fights prospect types and not Washington types.

[big lennox]

Presumably, he has a big money fight lined up on the Wilder vs Joshua card.

As I wish for any boxer, I hope he gets out with all his marbles in tact. I get the impression that it is not just about earning money: he loves the competing and being involved in big occasions, which I can understand, as that is his profession, but I hope he doesn't fight on too much longer.

[Steveh583]

I think the damage has been done now. In ten years he’ll be talking to lamp posts I’m afraid. Very very sad to see him still being matched!!

[Glass Joe]

i said a few years ago on here Chisora is the next Danny Williams

[jameswilson]

i said a few years ago on here Chisora is the next Danny Williams

When you find yourself trapped in a corner……

[handsofstone]

They guys a woman beating bully, I long for the day to see him cabbaged for good

[golden_labrador]

They guys a woman beating bully, I long for the day to see him cabbaged for good

just read that on his Wikipedia page.

'In July 2022, Chisora showed his support to outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson by wearing a mask of Johnson's face during his weigh-in for his rematch against Kubrat Pulev, saying, "I was a big fan of Boris Johnson. I’m a big Brexit fan, I love that Brexit".'

Definitely showing signs of cabbaged.

[Nightmare Roy]

They guys a woman beating bully, I long for the day to see him cabbaged for good

just read that on his Wikipedia page.

'In July 2022, Chisora showed his support to outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson by wearing a mask of Johnson's face during his weigh-in for his rematch against Kubrat Pulev, saying, "I was a big fan of Boris Johnson. I’m a big Brexit fan, I love that Brexit".'

Definitely showing signs of cabbaged.

Don't know what is worse supporting Boris or snacking a woman.

[cormack]

chisora needs to retire and stop taking up fight slots that the up and coming fighters need .

Annoyingly this is exactly what I wrote on here at least 3 years ago !

[tiny_acres]

Chisora has given us several entertaining fights. He has made a ton of money.
He has put out some of the best performances against far superior opposition.
He owes boxing nothing and we as fans should appreciate all he has given.
But for the love of God please retire. I do not want to see him a vegetable

[Redback Rasta]

Chisora has given us several entertaining fights. He has made a ton of money.
He has put out some of the best performances against far superior opposition.
He owes boxing nothing and we as fans should appreciate all he has given.
But for the love of God please retire. I do not want to see him a vegetable

Morbid as it sounds, I think the damage has already been done in Chisora's case.

Naturally I hope I'm wrong about that.

[tiny_acres]

Chisora has given us several entertaining fights. He has made a ton of money.
He has put out some of the best performances against far superior opposition.
He owes boxing nothing and we as fans should appreciate all he has given.
But for the love of God please retire. I do not want to see him a vegetable

Morbid as it sounds, I think the damage has already been done in Chisora's case.

Naturally I hope I'm wrong about that.

He has taken some serious head shots.
I hope you are wrong but I feel you are right

[IrishGuy]

He doesn't sound full on punchy but he isn't as sharp as he was, noticed it before first pulev fight. Should of went out after he beat that French heavy who battered him for 6 rounds before getting sparked

[margaret thatcher]

del's had a great career, fought excellent opposition and could easily have a couple more wins on the record (eg whyte and parker 1, clearly helenius)

with different handling, he could've been a long reigning paper champ

[gilgamesh]

del's had a great career, fought excellent opposition and could easily have a couple more wins on the record (eg whyte and parker 1, clearly helenius)

with different handling, he could've been a long reigning paper champ

I don't know about long reigning, but he probably could've picked up a belt. He's at least as good as some other 21st century titleholders we've had.

Like I definitely would favor him over the 2006 version of Oleg Maskaev for instance.

[Redback Rasta]

He doesn't sound full on punchy but he isn't as sharp as he was, noticed it before first pulev fight. Should of went out after he beat that French heavy who battered him for 6 rounds before getting sparked

CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) or punch drunkedness can take years to severely impact, even after the damage is already done.

A 40 year old still getting regular doses of heavy head trauma could potentially be requiring supported living by his 60s.

CTE is now rampant among former boxers and footballers and the footballers are lining up to sue for damages. Sadly the boxers have nowhere to go with their claims. Occupational hazard.

[Steveh583]

Chisora has given us several entertaining fights. He has made a ton of money.
He has put out some of the best performances against far superior opposition.
He owes boxing nothing and we as fans should appreciate all he has given.
But for the love of God please retire. I do not want to see him a vegetable

Morbid as it sounds, I think the damage has already been done in Chisora's case.

Naturally I hope I'm wrong about that.

I agree. He’ll decline rapidly in retirement

[rhino222]

i said a few years ago on here Chisora is the next Danny Williams

When you find yourself trapped in a corner……

telling Kuges you'll fight another 3
do yourself a favour Dell
Let it be

[jwfg]

Chisora has given us several entertaining fights. He has made a ton of money.
He has put out some of the best performances against far superior opposition.
He owes boxing nothing and we as fans should appreciate all he has given.
But for the love of God please retire. I do not want to see him a vegetable

Morbid as it sounds, I think the damage has already been done in Chisora's case.

Naturally I hope I'm wrong about that.

I agree. He’ll decline rapidly in retirement

Ten years after he retires, the damage will be clear. I know some former boxers who felt fine after their last fight, a decade later, they can't fasten their shoes laces,