Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora will do battle in an odd heavyweight trilogy in London later this year after talks between Fury and Anthony Joshua broke down.
Chisora, who is part of Joshua's 258 Management stable, has reaped the benefits of that super-fight falling apart at the last moment as he earns a major payday and a late-career opportunity at the world heavyweight title. However, Fury will be viewing the December bout as more of a tune-up as he looks to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed crown early next year.
Fans have been vocal with their dislike of the fight, given that Chisora's recent points win over Kubrat Pulev was his first in almost three years, and snapped a three-fight losing skid. He has already lost twice to Fury during the pair's earlier careers, and is now considered to be past his prime.
Here's all you need to know about Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora...
What date and time is Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3?
The heavyweight clash takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3, with Fury expected to make a quick turnaround and face Usyk as early as next March. Chisora was last out on July 9 against Pulev, going the distance to win a 12-round split decision, while Fury last fought when he landed a handy sixth round KO over Dillian Whyte on April 23.
The bout will be relatively well-received in America given Fury's popularity across the pond, so expect to see the ring walks take place as late as possible by British standards. This could mean as late as 10.30pm.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3 via TV and live stream
The fight card will be exclusively broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office, whilst US viewers can watch the action on ESPN+. BT Sport subscribers who purchase the fight can also watch the event via the BT Sport app on mobile, tablet and smart TV devices. No price has been determined as yet, but there will surely be outrage if the cost is £24.95 like Fury vs Whyte.
Undercard
No undercard has been announced as yet, but expect to see a number of Frank Warren fighters make appearances on the show. Unfortunately, Tommy Fury fights just three weeks prior so it's unlikely that he gets out again, while it remains to be seen if Isaac Lowe will fight again given that Fury has teased him joining the coaching set-up.
Warren will be under pressure to put together a strong undercard, given that this main event is not as strong as previous Fury cards. The Manchester native's last three fights were massive money affairs against Whyte and Deontay Wilder, so there should be more flexibility for the undercard's budget this time around.
Odds
Fury 1/12
Chisora 11/1
Draw 33/1
Quotes corner
Fury :"I've decided to come back to boxing because I can become the first heavyweight champion in history to have two trilogies; one with Deontay Wilder and the second one with Derek Chisora. I always said I'd fight Derek Chisora at the end of my career and here we are, breaking all records again and setting precedents.
Chisora :“The guy is bi-polar bro, that’s all I can say. He doesn’t know what he wants to do. We will see him fight again, but I don’t know if it will be against me. The Saudis have a two-fight deal with AJ, Usyk and Fury. This and then the winner fights Fury for undisputed."
