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Ben Davies

Derek Chisora rejects offer from Tyson Fury for heavyweight trilogy fight

Derek Chisora has demanded more money to face heavyweight rival Tyson Fury in a trilogy bout.

Chisora and Fury became friends after the 'Gypsy King' prevailed in their two previous meetings in 2011 and 2014. However 'WAR' became 'homeless' after betting his entire home on Dillian Whyte to knock out Fury during his title defence back in April.

Fury then elected to end his friendship with Chisora and declared he would be willing to step back in the ring and face Chisora in a third showdown despite his planned retirement. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a member of the WBC champion's team had made an offer to Chisora to stage the bout, following his victory over Kubrat Pulev. "I know that someone from Tyson's team has also reached out to Chisora about a potential fight in December," Hearn told iFL TV. "Who knows?

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