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WATCH: Matchroom Drops a Stunning Promo for Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora

Published 09/23/2020, 10:49 AM EDT

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Oleksandr Usyk versus Dereck Chisora is back on, and it will go down in just a month!

Officially rescheduled for October 31, Oleksandr Usyk’s fight with Dereck Chisora will go down at a venue yet to be decided. The fight was initially supposed to happen on May 23, but the pandemic wave took this fight down with the rest of the live sports.

Now, the fight is back on track, and the hype is real. Both men will fight without the presence of a live audience, as per the government regulations released yesterday. But this hasn’t hampered their excitement. They’re in it to make sure they progress through the division’s ranks.

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Oleksandr Usyk said, “I have really missed boxing. I am working hard in my training camp to show a spectacular performance on October 31. I expect a real test in Dereck — he is strong, tough, and resilient. He is a really big guy, and he hits hard.

“As a cruiserweight, I reached the highest heights as undisputed champion, and now I am following the same path as a heavyweight.”

“I need to test myself against world-class heavyweights on my new road to undisputed and Dereck stands in front of me. Many people say that Dereck is a monster, but deep down he is a kind man.

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“I don’t expect to see that good side of him. I know that he wants to break me, but I am water, wind, and fire altogether. Dereck Chisora, I am coming for you!”

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Chisora responded: “Helllllo, Usyk, I’m ready for you, helllllo Usyk! Usyk, I’ve been ready for you all year. It’s my home turf and after such a tough year for everyone, I’m going to give the British public the Halloween party they deserve and finally get revenge for my boy Tony Bellew!”

Promoter Eddie Hearn’s excitement was evident when he said, “Yesterday’s news from the Government was a kick in the nuts, so to bounce back with this fight at this time is so important for boxing.

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“You’ve either got to sit back and say ‘it’s not possible’ or find a way to make it happen, and I’ve got to say a big thanks to Team Usyk, ‘Del Boy’ and David Haye for staying patient and helping get this over the line.”

Hearn added, “It’s an absolute firecracker and a fight that’s so important to the Heavyweight division over the next few months. We saw a stunning victory from Povetkin recently to shake up the mandatory situation.

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“Can ‘War’ Chisora spring the upset and KO the undefeated undisputed world champ? I know he will do everything he can to try and get the victory, and this will be another night of heavyweight drama!”

To add to the hype, Matchroom Boxing released a video.

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Yes, it’s official! The fight is back on and we can’t wait to see how things pan out.

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Anuj Asrani

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