Derek Chisora

Derek Chisora
Chisora in 2011
Personal information
Nicknames
  • Del Boy
  • War
BornDereck Chisora
(1983-12-29) 29 December 1983
Harare, Zimbabwe
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins36
Win by KO23
Losses14
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  England
Four Nations Championships
Silver medal – second place2006 DublinSuper-heavyweight
English National Championships
Gold medal – first place2006 LondonSuper-heavyweight
English Novice Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 LeedsSuper-heavyweight

Derek Chisora (born 29 December 1983) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2007 to 2026. He challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2012 and 2022. At regional level, he held multiple heavyweight championships, including the British and Commonwealth titles from 2010 to 2011, and the European title from 2013 to 2014. As an amateur, he won the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2006. He holds a notable win over future world heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev.

Chisora was ranked by BoxRec as among the world's top 10 heavyweights between 2013 and 2024, reaching his highest ranking at No. 5 in 2013 and 2020. Chisora's knockout-to-win percentage stood at 64%.