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Billed as 'The Last Dance', Derek Chisora is set to take part in his last fight in the UK later tonight, but faces a tough test in Otto Wallin. 'Del Boy' - who holds a professional record of 35-13 - comes into tonight's heavyweight dust-up off the back of a stunning win against Joe Joyce back in July. The stakes for the clash are even higher, with the bout now an official eliminator for the IBF world heavyweight title.
Standing across him this evening, Wallin comes into the showdown off the back off a devastating knockout win over Onoriode Ehwarieme. Prior to the win, the Swedish star was brutally beaten by Anthony Joshua in what was his first loss inside the ring since his defeat to AJ's rival, Tyson Fury . And so, here's everything you need to know about tonight's fights.
.. What time will Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin start in the UK? Tonight's event is scheduled to take place at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.
The main undercard is scheduled to get underway at around 6:30pm UK time (1:30pm ET, 12:30pm CT, 10:30am PT). In the main event, Otto Wallin will make the walk to the ring first at around 10pm UK time (5pm ET, 4pm CT, 2pm PT). The two stars will then touch gloves just after 10pm before the first bell sounds.
The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected. How to watch Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin in the UK on TV and via stream For fans watching in the UK will be able to watch all of the action live on TNT Sports 1. For those on the go and unable to watch the event on TV, all of the fights will be streamed live on Discovery+.
Full fight card and undercard Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin Masood Abdulah vs Zak Miller Jack Rafferty vs Reece MacMillan Nathan Heaney vs Sofiane Khati Nelson Hysa vs Todorche Cvetkov Walter Fury vs Joe Hardy Joe Cooper vs Artjom Spatar Lewis Williams vs Cristian Uwaka Quotes corner Derek Chisora: "I've had some amazing nights in Manchester, both in the ring and in the warehouse raves. So [it was only] right I had one last dance up north. Come February 8th I'm going to be bringing war to Wallin, be ready for my penultimate showreel knockout.
” Otto Wallin: "I think this is a great fight at the right time for me. I'm looking forward to fighting in Manchester, and I know I'm walking into the Lion's Den. But I will be ready for it and ready to get the victory!".
