Derek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev will meet for the second time at The O2 in London on Saturday, July 9. live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia, New Zealand and France), more than six years on from the 12-year bout for the European Heavyweight Title at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
It was Bulgarian star Pulev (29-2, 14 KOs) who came out on top on that occasion, winning a tough division decision that saw him progress in the Honorable Eliminator. their IBF world title and won the vacant European crown for the second time in their career. .
Chisora favorite Brit (32-12, 23 KOs) has since faced some of the biggest names in the Heavyweight division, including two-time WBC World Title challenger Dillian Whyte, who WBA and IBF World Title challenger Carlos Takam, unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and most recently two slugfests with former WBO champion Joseph Parker.
Two-time Pulev World Champion challenger, the only losers being to modern legend Wladimir Klitscho in 2014 and former united king Anthony Joshua in 2020, dominated Jerry Forrest to win a unanimous decision in the contest. the match between Sergey Kovalev and Tervel Pulev at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California last month.
Matchroom Sport President Eddie Hearn said: “I am delighted to have this fight. “We initially worked with some other competitors for Derek, but this fight came out a few days ago and I absolutely love it! I think the strap, ‘Total Carnage’, is absolutely perfect for this fight, in terms of construction and in terms of the fight itself. Expect the unexpected but expect a thriller at The O2 on July 9. Both men have been long-term fixture of world heavyweight and all or nothing at The O2 for both, because failure can lead to the end of the road. Fans can look forward to a big event and a dazzling main event for another dazzling event live on DAZN. ”
“This rematch between two of the most exciting heavyweight fighters is sure to be a sensational take on O2,” said Ed Breeze, EVP Rights at DAZN. said. “We look forward to broadcasting the event to fans around the world as part of a series of can’t-miss fight nights throughout the summer on DAZN.”
Ticket for Chisora and Pulev cost £40, £80, £100, £200 and £400 (VIP)
Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase to O2 Preferred Members from noon Tuesday 7 June via The O2 (www.theo2.co.uk)
Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets from midday on Wednesday, June 8. Priority ticket information has been emailed directly to eligible members.
General Sale tickets can be purchased through Stage Front (www.stagefronttickets.com) from noon on Thursday 9 June.
