Former Heavyweight Champion Accused of Headbutting Delivery DriverFormer Heavyweight Champion Accused of Headbutting Delivery Driver Derek Chisora, former heavyweight boxing champion, has been accused of headbutting a delivery driver in London. The incident occurred outside a restaurant, as captured in a video that allegedly shows Chisora wearing his trademark red “WAR” cap. According to eyewitnesses, the driver was punching Chisora, who is significantly larger at over 250 pounds. Chisora allegedly crouched after the blow. Chisora is scheduled to face Joe Joyce in a boxing match on July 27th. This allegation may have implications for his upcoming fight. With four losses in six fights since 2019, Chisora’s career may be nearing its end. A defeat by Joyce could potentially signal his retirement. The confrontation with the delivery driver remains under investigation, and it is unclear whether further consequences will follow.
Former heavyweight champion Derek Chisora has been accused of headbutting a delivery driver who punched him on the final day of the 2024 European Championships.
According to a video claiming to be Chisora wearing his customary red ‘WAR’ cap, the former world champion allegedly thrashed the angry courier.
The incident happened outside a restaurant in London, with many eyewitnesses to the altercation. The driver crouches after the blow, which came from a man weighing more than 250 pounds.
Chisora is next in the ring against Joe Joyce on July 27, looking to make it his first consecutive win since 2019. The last time Chisora, 40, managed such a streak, his two opponents were Artur Szpilka (now a cruiserweight) and British rival David Price.
Joyce will be a much tougher test for the man formerly known as ‘Del Boy’, who faces the end of his long career with defeat.
Derek Chisora has been accused of headbutting a delivery driver who punched him.
Chisora, who is reportedly wearing his usual red ‘WAR’ cap in the clip, attacked the angry courier, who clearly had no idea who he was.
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With four losses in six fights since then, Chisora is staring at the endgame if Joyce can knock him out before the end of the bout. The fight takes place at the O2 Arena in London, with Dennis McCann and Moses Itauma on the undercard.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen whether more will come of the confrontation prior to the weekend.
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