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Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirement

Former heavyweight contender Derek Chisora has dismissed talk of retirement, announcing plans to return to the ring in December. The 42-year-old Briton, who faced Deontay Wilder in April—a bout widely promoted as his 50th and final fight—has now confirmed he will step back into the competition against Russian challenger Murat Gassiev.

The match, expected to take place in either London or Manchester, will feature two belts on the line, including the IBA title and Gassiev’s current WBA 'super' heavyweight championship, though Gassiev’s status as champion remains uncertain following reports that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to contest his title on December 11. Chisora emphasized the significance of the IBA’s role in heavyweight boxing, suggesting the stakes extend beyond the immediate fight, while Gassiev himself expressed doubt about his ongoing recognition as the WBA’s world champion.

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