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Derek Chisora Next Fight: When Will 'Del Boy' Officially Retire?

The Derek Chisora next fight sees the British heavyweight icon face loudmouth American Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller. ‘Del Boy’ is nearing retirement, but will continue to fight on into 2025 with a few big paydays left before he hangs up the gloves for good.

Derek Chisora Next Fight: Heavyweight Icon Takes On Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller

Some boxing fans have been calling for Derek Chisora to retire for several years now, with the British heavyweight now 40-years-old. Not only that, but Chisora has had 48 fights as a professional, dating back to his debut way back in 2007.

Derek Chisora’s record consists of 35 wins and 13 defeats, including 23 wins via knockout. It seems that ‘Del Boy’ could add to this record in his next fight, as it has been all but confirmed that he will take on Jarrell Miller in a heavyweight contest on February 8th in Manchester.

Chisora was last seen in action back in July 2024, defeating fellow Englishman Joe Joyce in a gruelling heavyweight bout. Now, the Derek Chisora next fight is yet another one where he will be the underdog with the best boxing betting sites in the UK.

Chisora has been an underdog with the best UK betting sites in six of his last seven fights. He has won two of these as the outsider, as well as one as a favourite. For his next fight, he’ll once again be expected to lose against Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller.

Miller himself has only lost once in the pro boxing ring. That was to world heavyweight king Daniel Dubois, who defeated ‘Big Baby’ in their Riyadh Season showdown, put on by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, back in December 2023 on the Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin undercard.

Since then, the American has bounced back with draw against former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr, with many people believe Miller actually won the fight. The Derek Chisora vs Jarrell Miller contest is most definitely a fun one which will guaranteed a fierce and fiery build-up.

When Will Derek ‘Del Boy’ Chisora Retire From Boxing?

As previously alluded to, Derek Chisora’s next fight sees him face Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller on February 8th in Manchester. Should the fight go ahead, that will be Chisora’s 49th contest as a professional heavyweight competitor.

Now into his 40’s and having lost 13 times, many fans and respected boxing figures have talked of their desire to see ‘Del Boy’ hang up his gloves for good.

Even the likes of Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn, both of whom have promoted Chisora on numerous occasions, have even hinted at retirement for the British boxing veteran on more than one occasion.

After the Miller fight, the conversation will once again be about retirement for Chisora, even if he wins the bout. However, this seems unlikely, with ‘Del Boy’ himself having stated he wants to reach 50 fights in the professional ring.

If that is the case, this means Derek Chisora’s next fight after ‘Big Baby’ could well be his last. Time will tell if this is the case or not and whether he sticks to his word or not. Chisora has been a servant to British boxing, and will forever go down in history as one of the toughest from the UK.

No fan would begrudge Chisora from reaching his goal of 50 professional fights. Fingers crossed he is able to do it whilst keeping his health in tact, and can then ride off into the sunset and enjoy the fruits of his labour once and for all.

Be sure to claim the various boxing betting offers and free bet deals available on the SportsCasting site ahead of Derek Chisora’s next fight.

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