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Chisora Triumphs Over Joyce in a Thrilling Fight Night at O2 Arena
In a fight that had everyone on the edge of their seats, Derek Chisora faced off against Joe Joyce at London’s O2 Arena. The atmosphere was electric as fans packed the venue to witness this much-anticipated showdown.
Chisora admitted after the fight, ‘I haven’t boxed for a year, but I had to dig deep. I was fit, but Joe is a good fighter. I knew I was going to drop him at one stage.’ He expressed gratitude to Frank Warren for supporting his career, noting that while this fight marked the end of his time at the O2, he has more fights lined up in Manchester this December.
As the judges returned their scores, it was a close call, with one card showing 97-92 in favor of Chisora and two others at 96-94. Many observers felt that Chisora’s performance was impressive, especially given that he landed crucial blows in the last rounds that visibly affected Joyce.
In the earlier bouts, Ryan Garner retained his WBC international super featherweight title against Archie Sharp after an exciting match that saw both fighters trading blows until the final bell. Garner squeaked by with scores of 98-92 and 97-93, handing Sharp his first career loss.
There was also promising action from the up-and-coming heavyweight prospect, Moses Itauma, who defended his WBO Inter-Continental title against Mariusz Wach. Itauma showcased his skills by knocking Wach down twice before the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Another standout performance was from Dennis McCann, who demonstrated superb technique and control against Ionut Baluta, winning convincingly with judges’ scores that included a 120-108 effort.
The night of boxing was rife with excitement as Sean Noakes took on Inder Bassi for a vacant title, showcasing high energy throughout the encounter. Though Noakes seemed to dominate, it was Bassi’s resilience that kept the fight competitive.
As the undercard fighters impressed, the main event of Chisora versus Joyce remained the highlight of the evening, with viewers eagerly discussing the outcomes and performances long after the last bell rang.
