Current WBA regular heavyweight champion, Mahmoud Charr (33-4, 29 KOs), has called out British fighter Derek Chisora (34-13, 23 KOs), proposing a showdown on February 17th in Saudi Arabia.
Charr expressed respect for Chisora's recent performances, recognizing him as a true contender. He invited Chisora to face him for the WBA world champion title, aiming for a dual title match in the super heavyweight division.
Charr last fought in winter 2022, securing a technical knockout against Nuri Seferi in the second round.
Chisora's most recent bout in 2023 resulted in a decision win against Gerald Washington.
The potential clash is set for February 17th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the unified heavyweight championship bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.