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Derek Chisora misplaced his WBC heavyweight title struggle in opposition to Vitali Klitschko on a unanimous factors choice in Munich on at the present time in 2012.
Chisora took Klitschko the space over 12 rounds, however the bout was plagued by controversy earlier than and after.
The then-28-year-old Chisora slapped Klitschko the day earlier than their assembly on the weigh-in and the ill-feeling continued up till the primary bell with a row over the Londoner’s hand wraps.
Chisora was booed into the ring and instantly aimed to get into his opponent’s face as quickly as Klitschko entered after spitting water in his brother’s course when the introductions have been made.
Extra unsavoury scenes adopted after the struggle because the night took one other ugly flip when Chisora clashed with fellow British heavyweight David Haye, sparking a brawl which left Haye’s supervisor Adam Sales space with a facial minimize.
Chisora confirmed aggression and punch resistance within the ring, however Klitschko remained in management all through and dominated within the opening rounds.
The Briton landed a few good photographs within the seventh, however the Ukrainian responded with a blow close to the ear which was the primary time Chisora regarded damage and he landed one other highly effective punch the next spherical to train his authority.
Chisora stored battling till the ultimate bell, the place a unanimous verdict was introduced in Klitschko’s favour with scores of 118-110 twice and 119-111.
“To start with I’m very pleased to defend my title. It was not a straightforward struggle,” Klitschko stated post-fight.
“It was an excellent efficiency from Chisora, he was very motivated, placing me underneath strain all through the 12 rounds.”
Concerning the incidents within the build-up to the struggle, he added: “I’ve respect for Chisora as a fighter however I don’t have respect for him as a human.
“He confirmed a nasty instance for all boxing, for all fighters. He got here from Nice Britain however he’s not a gentleman.”