On February 8, in Manchester, UK, 41-year-old British veteran Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) faced off against 34-year-old Swedish contender Otto Wallin (27-3, 15 KOs) in a crucial heavyweight clash. The fight had IBF's No. 2 ranking spot at stake.
Chisora delivered a vintage performance, securing a unanimous decision victory with scores of 117-109, 114-112, and 116-110. Wallin hit the canvas twice, in rounds 9 and 12, but managed to survive until the final bell.
With this victory, Chisora extends his winning streak to three, while Wallin suffers his second loss in his last three bouts.