Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin: Are any belts on the line in huge heavyweight boxing clash?

BOXING fans from all over the world will be wondering what the stakes are in TONIGHT'S clash between Derek Chisora and Otto Wallin.

The heavyweights are ready to put on a dazzling show to start off a fantastic year of boxing.

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Chisora secured a stunning win the an all-British bout against Joe Joyce in his last fight.

The two-time world title challenger, 40, has won two in a row since his second world title tilt against Tyson Fury in December 2022.

With retirement just around the corner, Chisora is looking to win again in what will be his 49th professional fight.

Wallin owns a decent record of 27-2 and is battling his way back into heavyweight contention following his defeat to Anthony Joshua.

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He last fight was a first round KO of Onoriode Ehwarieme in Atlantic City in July.

No boxing fan is going to want to miss this one with the stakes being this massive.

What is on the line in Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin?

• This bout is now an official eliminator for the IBF world heavyweight title.
• Meaning the winner securing the No 2 spot in the rankings and therefore becoming the highest-ranked IBF contender.
• The current holder of the IBF title is Daniel Dubois - who faces Joseph Parker on February 22.

What's been said?

"[Boxing] is a scumbag sport," Chisora exclusively told SunSport. "But we love it.

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"It's crazy, it's full of scumbags, but we love the scumbags in it.

"Whoever is in boxing is a scumbag and we love the scumbags. There's no two ways about it.

"You don't come into boxing because you're a good man."

Promoter Frank Warren said: "This is a heavyweight fight I expect to deliver in a big way.

''Obviously Derek needs absolutely no introductions and fully deserves such a showpiece occasion on a magnificent stage against a top class contender.

"He has stated that he wants to hit a half century of fights and that he wants one of his final two to be in Manchester, so we are delighted to make this possible for him and to stage our first promotion at the impressive Co-op Live arena, which I hope will be packed out for Derek.

"Otto has been on the brink of heavyweight glory before and backs himself to return to the top table.

"Unfortunately he just didn’t get going when he got his big shot at Anthony Joshua, so this presents a major opportunity for Otto to put himself back at the forefront of what is a booming division."

When is Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin?

• Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin will be live on TNT Sports 1.
• It will also be shown in 4k on TNT Sports Ultimate
• The action can be streamed on Discovery+
• Viewers will need to have TNT Sports on their TV package.
• Non-members can take out a monthly subscription for £29.99 to watch the fight.
• Coverage will get underway at around 6.30pm GMT.
• Alternatively, SunSport will blog all the action from Manchester as it happens.