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Derek Chisora calls for shot at world heavyweight champion in retirement U-turn

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Derek Chisora continues to tease the reversal of his retirement. The battle-worn British veteran hung up his gloves in April following a split decision defeat to Deontay Wilder in his 50th professional outing. Derek Chisora went head-to-head with Murat Gassiev in Moscow, Russia, a few weeks ago DAZN Days later, the 42-year-old told talkSPORT that he wanted to rematch Wilder. “I’m very upset with the scoring,” said Chisora. “The two knockdowns that [were] given were pushes, and Mike Goodall and his stupid ring he put up as well… “The ropes were so loose it was an embarrassment. I’m not happy with that. “I’ll be honest with you: the whole thing was a shambles, on my side and his side as well. But I wanna get a rematch.” Derek Chisora calls for shot at Murat Gassiev Despite qualifying his statement by suggesting that he would only return for Wilder, Chisora is now pushing for a bizarre world title shot against WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev. ‘Del Boy’ faced off with Gassiev in Mos

First report: Derek Chisora calls out heavyweight champion for fight number 51 — boxingnewsonline.net, 11d