“And still those voices are calling from far away.” The familiar lyrics of The Eagles’ “Hotel California” echoed around the O2 Arena during one final, stirring Derek Chisora ring walk. “Wake you up in the middle of the night, just to hear them say... “BOOOOOMB SQUAAAAAAD!”
This was the familiar refrain of Deontay Wilder, screeching over Chisora’s post-fight interview after edging past the Briton in a brutal, draining duel under the iconic dome. Chisora’s fairytale farewell was not to be on Saturday, with the veteran hitting the canvas before two of the three scorecards favoured his American opponent.
