"Wilder scored two knockdowns but had a point taken off in a chaotic and emotional night in London. Two judges scored it 115-111 and 115-113 for Wilder while one had it 115-112 for Chisora."
"Chisora did what he said he would and came out swinging early while Wilder tried to keep the distance with his superior reach. The American constantly threatened his powerful right hand but Chisora kept coming and landed the better shots early."
"Chisora appeared to tire in the later rounds and Wilder landed more as the fight went on. Chisora did score a knockdown in Round 11 but it was too little, too late as Wilder controlled the last round to secure victory."
"Chisora was visibly emotional as he made his way into the arena and when he made what he said would be his 50th and final ring walk."
Deontay Wilder won against Derek Chisora in a split decision after a competitive heavyweight match. Wilder scored two knockdowns but had a point deducted. Judges scored the fight 115-111, 115-113 for Wilder, and 115-112 for Chisora. Chisora started strong, landing effective shots, but Wilder gained control in later rounds. Chisora, fighting for the last time, showed emotional moments entering the arena. In the co-main event, Viddal Riley secured the EBU European cruiserweight title, winning by unanimous decision and positioning himself for a world title shot.
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