- Derek Chisora could be seen wiping away tears before his fight with Otto Wallin
- Chisora has vowed that Saturday’s clash in Manchester will be his last in the UK
An emotional Derek Chisora could be seen in tears arriving at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester for his clash with Otto Wallin.
Billed as ‘The Last Dance’, the showdown is set to mark Chisora’s final fight on UK soil as he begins to bring the curtain down on an 18-year career in professional boxing.
In a clip shared on social media, Chisora made his way into the arena whilst wearing his trademark Union Flag bandana around his neck.
The 41-year-old could be subsequently be seen removing his sunglasses and wiping a tear away from his eye.
On Saturday night he will enter his clash with perennial heavyweight contender Wallin having won back-to-back fights, with decision wins over Gerald Washington and Joe Joyce.
Frank Warren announced that the bout will serve as a title eliminator for the IBF belt, with the victor in line to take on the winner of the upcoming clash between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.
‘Before I came to Manchester my wife said to enjoy yourself,’ Chisora said this week.
‘I’ve been trying to enjoy it, but at the same time it’s very emotional, because I love the game, the ups and downs, the losing, the enjoyment, everything about it.
‘It’s difficult to leave boxing when you’re told to leave it. But if it was up to me I’d do 100.’
The former world heavyweight title challenger is planning on bowing out with one final fight overseas this year before hanging up his gloves.
Former UFC star Francis Ngannou has been touted as a potential opponent, with the 38-year-old looking to return to the ring after defeats to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
The pair were seen together at Old Trafford in November as Ruben Amorim claimed his first win as Manchester United boss against Bodo/Glimt.
While at the game Chisora shared a video to his Instagram story of himself and fellow United fan Ngannou teasing a potential fight between the pair next year.
