Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight world title against Derek Chisora in a trilogy clash on December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK and on ESPN+ in the US.
Fury has already beaten Chisora twice, forcing him to retire after 10 rounds in their last meeting in 2014, having beaten the Londoner by unanimous decision in 2011.
‘The Gypsy King’ is unbeaten in 10 fights since their last showdown, most recently stopping Dillian Whyte in April after three dramatic bouts with Deontay Wilder.
The 34-year-old announced his retirement after beating Whyte, but reversed his decision and instead set his sights on an undisputed title clash with Oleksandr Usyk, after the Ukrainian overcame Anthony Joshua for a second time in August.
Although, after Usyk said he would not be ready to fight until early 2023, Fury instead pursued a long-awaited, all-British dust-up with Anthony Joshua.
Following weeks of negotiations, both teams were unable to come to an agreement, paving the way for Fury to meet Chisora.
Former world title challenger, Chisora, secured a split decision victory over Kubrat Pulev in July, bouncing back after three consecutive losses.
The 38-year-old will start as an overwhelming underdog, but has the opportunity to claim the belt he fought for in his only other world title attempt when he lost to Vitali Klitschko in 2012.
On the undercard, Daniel Dubois will make a first defence of the WBA ‘regular’ heavyweight title he claimed against Trevor Bryan in June when he meets Kevin Lerena.
“I am thrilled to be delivering a Tyson Fury world title defence in front of the British fans in London,” said promoter Frank Warren.
“Tyson clearly conquered America across his trilogy with Deontay Wilder and there is also huge demand to stage his fights from sites across the world.
“Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April. This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
“Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
“Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.
“I am also delighted that we have added Daniel Dubois to the card with a first defence of his WBA belt against Kevin Lerena. It makes it a real heavyweight night and Daniel represents the best of the new generation coming through.”
“Whenever Tyson Fury fights, it is a major event, and I expect him to once again put on a spectacular show for the fans,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.
“There are talks about what’s next for Tyson, but the first order of business is a battle against an extraordinarily tough fighter in Derek Chisora.”
Fury and Chisora are set to come face-to-face at a press conference in London later on Thursday.
