Wilder Beats Chisora by Split Decision
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- Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora via split decision at The O2 in London, with scores 115-111, 115-113 for Wilder and 115-112 for Chisora.
- Deontay Wilder scored two knockdowns during the bout, including one in the 11th round.
- Derek Chisora was deducted a point in the 50th round of his final professional fight.
- Deontay Wilder landed more effective shots in the later rounds as Chisora fatigued, securing the final round.
- Derek Chisora entered the arena on the London Underground, pushing his son Zion in a stroller, and walked through the main doors instead of a VIP entrance.
Why it matters: Wilder’s split‑decision win, featuring two knockdowns and a point deduction for Chisora, revives his heavyweight relevance and opens the door to higher‑profile bouts, while Chisora’s loss ends his career on a split‑decision defeat, highlighting the close contest in London’s O2 arena.
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