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'Character' Chisora worthy of cult status as former world champion lauds retiring star
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Derek Chisora's character has helped seal his cult status, with Carl Frampton speculating it has helped the star trump his record.
'War' will reportedly bring his career to a close tonight against Deontay Wilder, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View and DAZN Ultimate Tier.
Much has been made of 'Del Boy' and his larger-than-life fan appeal ahead of this apparent farewell at London's The O2 Arena.
Speaking ahead of the Briton's likely final bow, former world champion Frampton suggested it has helped secure this curtain call.
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"It's a testament to Derek's character that he can still pull 20,000 fans to come and see him with his record," he told DAZN News.
"Is there still anyone else with that many defeats who can earn pay-per-view status? I don't think so. That's why people love him.
"People want to see knockouts, people want to see blood and guts. Heavyweights give you that, especially for the casual fans.
"There's two big characters here, nearing the end of their careers. There's a fair bit of jeopardy. It would be a nice win to go out on."
Chisora bids for victorious lap of honour
DAZN News correspondent Andrew Steel
Just when did Derek Chisora secure his affections in the eyes of the British boxing public? Just when did he become their cult hero?
For a man no stranger to controversy across his lengthy career, for a man with no world titles to call his own, he leaves still celebrated.
Carl Frampton has it right when he says the star and his larger-than-life character has helped make him into a folk-favourite outlaw.
Now, he will seek to round up one final victory on this lap of honour from a place he knows all too well in the shape of The O2 Arena.
Even with his powers diminished, Deontay Wilder is still a formidable name. A win for Chisora as he signs off may rank among his best.
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