Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker
1st May 2200hrs
Boxing – England – Manchester
Pick Chisora to win
Bookmaker Betfair
Odds:11/8 odds taken 05:49 GMT on April 23rd, 2021
The headline bout of Saturday’s boxing action is Dereck Chisora taking on Joseph Parker.
This is not a title fight as Del Boy takes on former heavyweight world champion Parker.
The two had been due to meet back in October 2019, but an injury to Parker meant the bout was scrapped. Finally, the two get together.
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Dereck Chisora Preview – Cna Chisora climb the ladder?
You never know which way things are going in Boxing. Even though this is not a title fight, it could be an important one for the winner.
The scheduled scrap in Manchester on the weekend could give the winner of it, a shot at a world title down the line.
The loser is going to rapidly fade away from that dream.
Derek Chisora has had one previous attempt at a world championship title.
Chisora is the 11/8 underdog for boxing betting on the weekend* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
He lost his last bout in October last year against Oleksandr Usyky, Chisora taking the loss via a unanimous decision.
It has been a W3 L2 record from Chisora in his last five bouts now.
But Chisora did fight very well in that battle with Husky. The Briton was moving well and looked fired up for the contest.
Chisora’s career record now stands at W32 L10 and 23 of his wins have come via knockout.
That was against Dillian White in December 2016, with Whyte losing on points in a fantastic bout for the WBC heavyweight title.
We can quite easily see this one going the distance and the win for Chisora on points at the end of the day is a quote of 15/4* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
The 37-year-old has taken on a new trainer for this fight and seems pretty keen to get to the end of his career anytime soon.
While he is not the most reliable of freighters, we do think that he has a chance in this one.
The “yes” option for boxing betting on this fight going the distance is at 8/11* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
Joseph Parker Preview – Can former champion deliver the win?
Joseph Parker has been in the ring with the best in the business during his career.
The former heavyweight world champion held the WBO heavyweight crown for a couple of years, relinquishing it in 2018.
He had claimed it against Andy Ruiz Jr in December 2016 in Auckland.
That title was conceded to Anthony Joshua in March 2018.
The last time that Parker was in the ring, was just back at the end of February when he won a unanimous decision victory over fellow Kiwi Junior Fa.
That was the fourth win in a row for Parker.
The New Zealander is a quote of 8/15 odds on the match outright for boxing betting* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
But has fought no one of note during this current winning sequence of fights.
This is his first real test since suffering a loss against Dillan Whyte in December 2018.
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Joseph Parker holds a W28 L2 record for his career, with just seven of his victories coming by way of a knockout.
Parker didn’t look in any particular shape in that effort against Fa and therefore we think that there’s a chance that he could be taken on.
The New Zealand fighter did claim the win by a wide margin on the cards, but Parker didn’t look to be at his very sharpest.
We don’t see him putting a stoppage victory on ten boards in this one.
So if he did get away with a win then the points Decision in his favour would be the method to roll with at 13/8* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker Betting Advice
If Chisora brings the fire and motivation that he did against Usyk, then the Briton has a chance here.
Honestly, that fight against Usyk was one of his best for a while.
We like that he has changed trainers as well to keep things fresh and the Chisora win in the outright for boxing betting is at 11/8* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
Key Facts – Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker Betting Tip
- Dereck Chisora fights for the first time since losing to Oleksandr Usyk
- Dereck Chisora was due to fight Parker in 2019 but the fight was cancelled
- Joseph Parker has won his last four fights
We can easily see this fight going the distance.
So Chisora on points would be the other way to swing in the contest at 15/4* (odds recorded 01:49 GMT on April 3rd, 2021).
The best betting odds for Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker
Dereck Chisora to win: 11/8 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Joseph Parker to win: 8/15 at Bet365
