Manchester, UK - Derek Chisora delivered a warrior-like performance in front of a roaring Manchester crowd, scoring two knockdowns en route to a unanimous decision victory over Sweden’s Otto Wallin in an IBF heavyweight eliminator at the Co-op Arena on February 8th.

The bout marked Chisora’s 49th professional fight, and the British veteran did not disappoint his loyal fanbase. Despite suffering a nasty cut from a head clash, Chisora pressed forward relentlessly, controlling the action and keeping the passive Wallin from mounting any meaningful offense.

The defining moments of the fight came in the ninth round, when Chisora landed a thudding right hand to send Wallin to the canvas. In the final round, just before the closing bell, Chisora sealed his victory with another knockdown, throwing a flurry of punches that caught Wallin off balance.

Despite the dominant display, the fight still went to the scorecards, with judges awarding Chisora a unanimous decisionvictory:
✅ 117-109
✅ 116-110
✅ 114-112

Chisora, 41, had spoken openly about this fight being his final one in the UK, making the victory all the more emotional. As he stepped into the arena, he was visibly overcome with emotion, reflecting on a career that has seen him share the ring with Tyson Fury, Vitali Klitschko, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk.

The British brawler’s aggressive style was the key to his success, keeping Wallin (27-3, 15 KOs) on the back foot. Wallin, who had shown resilience in past fights against Fury and Murat Gassiev, never found his rhythm and struggled to assert himself.

After securing victory, Chisora wasted no time in calling for his 50th and final fight—this time abroad. He presented three potential opponents to the Manchester crowd: Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois. The loudest cheers came for Joshua, while Dubois received the least enthusiasm.

While a world title shot seems unlikely, Chisora’s status as a big draw could land him a high-profile farewell bout. He also hinted at fighting the winner of the upcoming clash between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba.