Fury Chisora fight is cancelled

Dereck Chisora versus Tyson Fury is Off!

London heavyweight Chisora has been forced to withdraw from the European heavyweight title showdown after fracturing his hand during a sparring session.

The Londoner was set to meet the former Irish Champion to contest the European and the vacant British title in Manchester, following the setback, the fight will be rescheduled with a new date to be announced shortly.

In a statement from promoters, Chisora said: “I can’t tell you how disappointed I am to have to pull out of the fight against Fury, but it is on the advice of my specialist that I have to do this.

“I’m sorry for the fans who will get to miss this great fight between me and Tyson this Saturday, but once my hand is healed and I’m given the all-clear to train and punch again, I’ll be working on the new date for the fight.”