British boxing stalwart Derek Chisora has offered to rent a tank to Nigel Farage so the Reform leader can appear this weekend for the final fight of his career against Deontay Wilder. The 42-year-old Chisora will face the former champion on Saturday evening in London. This clash will be the Briton’s 50th and last fight. Although Chisora never became a world champion himself, he shared the squared circle with the likes of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Although he has rubbed shoulders with some of the sport’s stars, it appears he also counts Farage among his renowned pals. In an interview with guard, the boxer met with the firebrand politician whose party he has supported in the past, and a discussion ensued over how to get Farage into the O2 Arena for his farewell fight.
“I will be there for his next fight, his last professional fight,” Farage said after meeting the boxer in a restaurant. Chisora then looked the reformed man up and down and said, “I can rent a tank and you can ride in it.” Farage replied: “Someone suggested it.”
Chisora was born in Zimbabwe but moved to the UK at the age of 16. The militant was asked about his good relationship with Farage, whose party has previously been attacked with allegations of racism, and Farage himself was accused of such behavior during his school days.
Reform candidate Matt Goodwin’s interim campaign manager in Tameside, Adam Mitula, was found to have posted messages on social media containing the N-word. He also accused black fathers of being “best at leaving muims”. [sic] without support” and discussed the topic of “Ghetto forbidden to Muslims in Britain”.
Chisora steadfastly believed that Farage’s party was not racist – it was just politics. He said: “You will always find people trying to fight for what is theirs. I don’t call it racism.
“I call it politics. If people support Trump, they’re told, ‘Oh, you’re a racist.'” Nigel came up with his party and now it’s, ‘He was a racist.’ Everyone who is not from the left? You are a racist.”
Referring to Farage’s strict immigration policy, Chisora added: “I am Zimbabwean. My [three] the children are British.” He also drew attention to another controversial politician overseas, President Trump.
When asked if he was a fan of the commander-in-chief, Chisora replied: “I was a fan of Trump, but not this latest stuff [the Iran conflict]. He stopped seven wars and started another. Those at the top make money, those at the bottom don’t. We have war in Europe, in the Middle East, in Africa. Nobody wins. Dumb. People die, people bury their children. Who are good politicians?
“I’m friends with Nigel. His politics are his politics and it has nothing to do with me.” Chisora and Wilder will face each other on the evening of Saturday, April 4, with the fight scheduled to start around 10 p.m.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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