Win or lose, I'd like Chisora to retire - Wardley

What’s Happening

Breaking it down: In his BBC Sport column, world champion Fabio Wardley says he would like Derek Chisora to retire no matter what happens against Deontay Wilder.

Win or lose, Id like Chisora to retire - Wardley Image source, Image caption, Veterans Derek Chisora, 42, and Deontay Wilder, 40, will both be contesting their 50th professional fight when they meet at Londons O2 Arena on Saturday By Fabio Wardley WBO heavyweight world champion Published 50 minutes ago Derek Chisora has given his heart and soul to the sport. Whether he beats Deontay Wilder or not on Saturday, Id like to see him call it a day. (it feels like chaos)

After all the entertainment he has given us, he deserves to sit down and have five minutes to himself.

The Details

Well, your guess is as good as mine. Its a difficult decision for anyone.

Its hard to go out on a loss because you want to end your career on a high, but then once you do end on a high, you think, well, if I did that, maybe I can do one more. Price v Pineiro & Wilder v Chisora - all you need to know Published 1 day ago It can become a never-ending cycle of maybe one more and Dereks been on that cycle for I dont know how long.

Why This Matters

As a fellow fighter, I do have concerns for boxers in every fight. You see people in their first 10 bouts where something dramatic can happen, or in their last 10. Its a risk no matter where you are at with your career.

This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.

Key Takeaways

• With someone like Derek though, not many people are going to be able to tell him when he should stop.
• Hes going to dictate his own time and terms.
• So we can have all the concerns we want about his wellbeing, but Derek will be Derek and do what he wants.
• What information do we collect from this quiz?

The Bottom Line

A surprising match-up that makes sense Ive spent a lot of time with Derek over the years. We did plenty of sparring early on in my career.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.