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Alexander Usik enters the heavyweight ring for the second time, and the challenge is more than serious: Derek Chisora, who has 32 wins and 9 losses, one of which is from Kubrat Pulev. The bet at London’s Wembley Arena is the World Boxing Organization’s intercontinental belt.
The Ukrainian weighs about 100 kilograms, while his opponent weighs almost 16 more.
The Brit is on a string of 3 consecutive hits and is struggling to continue his positive streak, while Usik is looking for a second win in the heaviest, after Chaz Witherspoon refused in the seventh round last October.
First round:
Chisora started the match more actively with several direct hit attempts, but Usik managed to avoid them with his fast legs. During the round, the Ukrainian started stepping on and trying to hurt the Briton, but nothing serious happened. At the end of the part, 36-year-old Derek took the lead again, but the London Olympic champion deftly got into the rivets.
Second round:
The second round began with a quick exchange of blows and counterattacks by the two. Usik is already moving visibly better and attacking with more courage. The 33-year-old Ukrainian’s lightning speed prevents Chisora from hitting his opponent from a long distance, and he is forced to expend more energy to chase him around the ring.
Third round:
Chisora is still looking for heavy shots from close range, but is visibly slower and Usik appears to be aiming to weaken his opponent to take advantage. In the last minute of the assault, the Briton pressed Alexander against the ropes twice, but the speedy escaped without serious injury.
Fourth round:
Chisora started off with a powerful right hook, then briefly pressed Usik into the corner. The novice’s demarcation in the most severe continues to impress through diving. At the end of the round, Usik staggered and fell onto one leg, but was up in an instant.
Fifth round:
In the fifth round, the two started with a more cautious idea, but over time they launched gradual attacks. It is noteworthy, however, that in these minutes they are quite on the lookout after the first 4 dynamic rounds, now there is a setback in terms of quality and aggression.
Sixth round:
Chisora started off with an attempt at a powerful right kick, but missed fiercely. Usik continues with his tactic to move around the opponent and apply quick, short combinations to the body and head. In the last minute, the Briton caught his opponent by the ropes, but received a warning for illegal play. Derek rarely manages to catch up with Alexander so far, but when he does, he does his best to score points.
Round 7:
In the first 30-40 seconds of the seventh part the game was positional and with almost no shot attempts. This time Chisora did not advance furiously, but decided to give Usik the initiative. However, the Ukrainian did not engage in reckless actions and continued to circle Derek. In the last 20 seconds, Alexander hit a few hooks, which probably guarantees him a round.
Eighth round:
In the middle of the round, Usik grabbed Chisora’s head and chin with some quick combinations. Subsequently, the Olympic champion landed a left and a right blow to the face of his opponent and this earned him a round with 10 to 9 points.
Ninth round:
Realizing that he was losing on the judges’ cards, Usik moved forward again, but his chaotic actions mixed with fatigue rarely led to the desired result. However, in the final 30 seconds of the assault, the Briton recovered and found the target several times.
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