Oleksandr Usyk v Derek Chisora date: Heavyweight clash set for Halloween night – UK start time, undercard and Tale of the Tape

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Oleksandr Usyk will continue his move into the heavyweight ranks when he faces off against Derek Chisora this weekend.

Having dominated at cruiserweight for several years, Usyk moved up into the showpiece division for his last fight.

Oleksandr Usyk will take on Derek Chisora later this monthEd Mulholland/Matchroom

He beat America’s Chazz Witherspoon last October and is eager to set up a heavyweight showdown with either Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury in the near future.

Up first, Usyk will return to action this weekend, a year on from his last bout due to the complications with the COVID-19 lockdown.

He is set to face British veteran Chisora following his win over David Price last year.

Usyk v Chisora: Date and time

The 12-round heavyweight clash was originally planned for May 23 at The O2 Arena in London.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, that date had to postponed and is now set for Saturday, October 31.

It will take place at Wembley Arena in London and the main event should get under way at around 10pm.

It is being shown on Sky Sports Box Office and will cost £19.95.

Usyk v Chisora: Undercard

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