Watch Derek Chisora SHOVE Kubrat Pulev in press conference as two are separated by security after almost coming to blows

DEREK CHISORA and Kubrat Pulev almost came to blows on stage at their press conference to set the scene for an explosive rematch.

The two almost kicked off their second fight two days early when they came face-to-face in Canary Wharf.

After a fairly cordial exchange of words – for Chisora’s standards – on the podium the pair squared off for photos.

But it soon turned ugly as they went nose-to-nose before beginning to shove each other.

Both Chisora, 38, and Pulev, 41, needed to be separated by security, much to the relief of man in the middle Eddie Hearn.

The heavyweight veterans renew their rivalry over six years on from their original in Germany.

That night Pulev emerged victorious on a split-decision still disputed by Chisora to this day.

But the London hardman will get his chance at revenge in an O2 headliner billed “Total Carnage”.

And if the pre-fight press conference is anything to go by, the grudge match will certainly live up to its name.

Chisora also promised to live up to his “War” fight mantra.

Before the shoving match on stage, he said: “I’m f***ing going to war, man. That’s it.”

Chisora is without a win in his last three, following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, and Joseph Parker, 30, twice.

Pulev meanwhile was knocked out by Anthony Joshua, 32, in December 2020 but returned by beating Jerry Forrest, 34, in May.