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‘Boxing is a dirty business, like politics, bro’: Derek Chisora on Nigel Farage, brain damage and burgers

The Guardian · · 1797 words · By Donald McRae
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“Derek Chisora is preparing for his 50th and perhaps final fight against Deontay Wilder on Saturday.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deontay Leshun Wilder ( WYLE-dər; born October 22, 1985) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. By winning the title, Wilder bec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Derek Chisora (born 29 December 1983) is a British professional boxer. He has challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2012 and 2022. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight champ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Dennis Parker, OM (born 9 January 1992) is a New Zealand professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title from 2016 to 2018. At regional level, he has held mult…
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“Deontay Wilder is also entering his 50th fight.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deontay Leshun Wilder ( WYLE-dər; born October 22, 1985) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. By winning the title, Wilder bec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury was a professional boxing match contested on December 1, 2018, for the WBC Heavyweight Championship.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Derek Chisora vs. Deontay Wilder, billed as 100, is an upcoming professional boxing match contested between Derek Chisora and former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The bout is scheduled to t…
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“Wilder lost badly on points to Joseph Parker and was stopped in the fifth round by Zhilei Zhang in 2024.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Day of Reckoning, was the billing of a professional boxing event. While the fight card consists of eight fights, two heavyweight fights serve as co-main events. The first, Anthony Joshua vs. Otto …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deontay Leshun Wilder ( WYLE-dər; born October 22, 1985) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. By winning the title, Wilder bec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zhilei Zhang (Chinese: 张志磊; pinyin: Zhāng Zhìlěi; born May 2, 1983) is a Chinese professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim heavyweight title from 2023 to 2024. As an amat…
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“Wilder is described as the hardest-hitting heavyweight in history, having lost twice to Tyson Fury and dropping him four times.”
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“Wilder has fought once since his 2024 losses, defeating a journeyman opponent.”
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“Chisora uses 22- to 24-ounce gloves for sparring, heavier than the 16- or 18-ounce gloves used in sanctioned fights.”
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“Chisora avoids head shots during sparring sessions in the gym.”
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“Chisora does not consider the potential for brain damage from his 19-year professional boxing career.”
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“Barry McGuigan advises testing mental faculties daily through activities like crossword puzzles in retirement.”
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“Nigel Farage described his visit to America as short (30 hours) and included rallies across the country.”
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“Nigel Farage has stated he will attend Derek Chisora's next and potentially final professional boxing match.”
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“Derek Chisora and Nigel Farage met through a mutual friend years ago.”
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“Derek Chisora's three children are British citizens.”
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“Derek Chisora expressed disapproval of Donald Trump's recent policies in Iran, stating Trump stopped seven wars and started another one.”
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“Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder's upcoming fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London.”
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