After engaging in a 10-round war at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ended the night munching on burgers from Five Guys while enjoying a chat back in the changing room.
A raucous crowd witnessed the pair’s trilogy fight with the Mancunian’s WBC heavyweight title on the line. From the early stages, Fury controlled proceedings and it quickly became apparent he would emerge victorious - it was just a matter of when it would take place. Two solid right hooks landed in the sixth round and in the seventh as Chisora continued to take a lot of punishment.
A bad cut soon developed around his eye in the ninth, before a brutal Fury uppercut in the following round marked the beginning of the end as the referee stepped in to stop the fight in the 10th round. The pair embraced in the ring and after putting their friendship to one side while they reneged in battle, backstage they proceeded to have a chat over some fast food from the popular burger joint while also discussing plans for the future.
“When the war is complete we break bread. Five Guys with @Tyson_Fury,” Chisora tweeted alongside a seven-minute clip of the pair in the locker room. ‘Del Boy’ was outclassed by his superior opponent, but bravely battled on despite bleeding from the mouth and suffering a black eye which was almost swollen shut.
Speaking to BT Sport, Fury praised Chisora and the fans as he said: "I just want to say, what a crowd - 60,000 in Tottenham, I love every single one of you people. This is overwhelming, I want to say a massive thank you. I felt good, I needed some rounds, I haven't boxed since April. I was landing good punches, but take nothing from Del Boy [Chisora], it was a pleasure to fight tonight, he is a British folk hero. What a tough man. I hit him with shots that would have sparked anyone else out."
Fury then led the crowd in a chant of "Oh, Derek Chisora". Chisora, whose own future will now be in doubt, was gracious in defeat as he added: "Thank you Tyson, I really appreciate that. We are friends. There's a big fight coming, everyone wants to see one champion in the heavyweight division."
While Chisora’s future as a boxer remains unclear, Fury looks destined to face Oleksandr Uysk in a world heavyweight title unification fight. The 35-year-old was ringside for Fury's comprehensive victory and in his post-match interview, there was only one name on Fury's lips when he was asked who he wanted next.
The pair stood face-to-face as Usyk stood on the ring apron while Fury unleashed a series of x-rated insults. "15st little m***** beat a bodybuilder, well I'm not a bodybuilder sucker; I'm going to write you off,” he snarled.
"I've already done one Ukrainian, Klitschko, didn't I? And I'll do you as well gapped toothed. You ugly little man, you ugly little man, let's get it on; You may laugh, but I will end you."
