Derek Chisora battles Joseph Parker in a heavyweight battle which will propel the winner to the brink of a world title eliminator and the loser to purgatory.
It could be a fight that sees desperation, hunger and desire to grit it out when the pair engage and start to trade, which feels inevitable with the pressure that ‘War’ – or is back to ‘Delboy’ after his pre-fight antics – can bring.
The aforementioned pre-fight antics, which saw Chisora dispute who walks to the ring first, jeopardising the fight and the entire card, have died down now and the fight is on in Manchester, with a packed undercard and some big names.
Katie Taylor is looking to prove her class against Natasha Jonas, while Chris Eubank Jr returns and the journey of Campbell Hatton continues. Craig Richards will also look to stun the world when he faces the fearsome unbeaten light heaavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol.
Tune in for all the build-up to the big one, plus undercard commentary and results from the Manchester Arena:
STEVE BUNCE’S BIG FIGHT PREVIEW: Bookies favour British boxing heartache on weekend of distant dreams for Dereck Chisora, Natasha Jonas and co
Hatton moves on
Campbell Hatton is now 2-0 as a pro.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:58
Hatton beats Dunn by unanimous decision
Campbell Hatton beats Levi Dunn by unanimous decision, 40-36 on the referee’s scorecard.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:54
Hatton vs Dunn
Round 4: Hatton chasing Dunn around the ring but he is showing a composed head to not get ragged and try to force the stoppage.
A win for Dunn is to hear the final bell here as he begins to hold inside the final 90 seconds. All getting a bit messy at the end as Hatton smothers his work and Dunn survives to send the fight to the cards.
Much better display from Hatton compared to his debut. Won every round there.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:52
WAR ready
Chisora getting his hands wrapped. What are your predictions for the main event? Tweet me @dylanterryjnst and let me know.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:49
Hatton vs Dunn
Round 3: Hatton with a left hook and Dunn hits the canvas but it was a tangle of legs more than anything else and the ref does not rule it a knockdown.
But Hatton goes back to work and another brutal body shot sends Dunn into survival mode as the Mancunian looks for the first stoppage of his pro career.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:47
Hatton vs Dunn
Round 2: Hatton begins to find his range with the jab at the start of the second half, already more quality than we saw in his debut last month.
Ducking and diving out of the way of Dunn’s awkward punching and Hatton finds the target with some nice body shots.
Aggressive, entertaining, front foot fighter. All of the above can be used to describe this kid.
Gets caught with a couple of right hands, but clearly a class above here, Hatton.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:44
Hatton vs Dunn
Round 1: To be fair to Dunn, he’s come out swinging early on here. Not a lot landing though as Hatton evades and then sends him back where he came from with the jab.
Composed start from the man who, according to the commentary team, is the son of Ricky Hatton.
Dunn is reckless and unorthodox but has produced a competitive opening round here. The cleaner work from Hatton has probably stolen him the round. Can’t be gifting them away in a four rounder.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:40
Hatton vs Dunn
Campbell Hatton’s opponent is Levi Dunn. He has had four pro fights, four losses.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:36
Campbell Hatton
Next up, it’s Campbell Hatton. Insert ‘wants to come out of his father’s shadow’ comment.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:31
Bellew and Haye team up
Tony Bellew and David Haye in Chisora’s dressing room ahead of tonight’s main event. Bellew a long-time friend of Del Boy and Haye now the manager of Mr War.
Bellew beat Haye in 2017 and 2018, but now they seem like buddies. Boxing.
Dylan Terry1 May 2021 21:29