Tyson Fury will fight Derek Chisora for the WBC Heavyweight Title at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday December 3.
The fight was officially announced this morning and a press conference will be held at around 12.15pm today.
Tickets will go on sale at noon tomorrow from Ticketmaster. The fight will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office.
Here is Tyson Fury's reaction to the news on his Twitter page @tyson_fury
LET’S HAVE IT THEN DEL BOY!!!! SEE YOU DECEMBER 3RD LONDON! @SpursOfficial @DerekWarChisora pic.twitter.com/3cKofPXNtI
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 20, 2022
The undefeated Fury, 34, has already beaten Chisora twice in his career, a unanimous points win in 2011 followed by a one-sided 10th round retirement victory in 2014.
As a result, many fight experts will see a third fight between the two heavyweights as a mismatch, especially as the 38-year-old Londoner has 12 professional defeats in his 45-fight career.
However, grizzled veteran Chisora has impressed in his most recent fights against top level opposition, pushing WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to a close loss in 2020, before two competitive defeats to Fury's training partner Joseph Parker followed by a split decision win over former world title challenger Kubrat Pulev.
Last week, Morecambe-based Fury's promoter Frank Warren confirmed that Chisora was likely to be 'The Gypsy King's opponent on December 3. But today marked the official announcement.
Related Story: Tyson Fury vs Dereck Chisora III confirmed by promoter - Beyond Radio
Fury was originally hoping to fight Usyk on December 3, or former champion Anthony Joshua.
However an undisputed heavyweight championship battle with Usyk looks more likely to happen in 2023, while talks with Joshua collapsed.
Morecambe featherweight Isaac Lowe, who trains with Fury at his gym at Morecambe Football Club, has also confirmed he will fight on the December 3 card.
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBA (Regular) Heavyweight Title against Kevin Lerena on the same bill.
UPDATE: Quotes from today's press conference:
Tyson Fury: "I don't have to sell Dereck Chisora to the fans. Don't forget you've got the so-called guys in the division, the top guys, we offer them big fights, they don't want no smoke. You offer (a fight) to Dereck Chisora and boom! He's sat here opposite me. Man's got balls.
"He's changed his name from Del Boy to 'War'. He goes to war. We're going to get a war.
"I did outbox him comfortably the second time. But Chisora's style has changed. And guess what? So has mine. I used to be a tip-tap boxer on the back foot, and now I'm a HMS Destroyer. When you've got heavy forces colliding with massive bombs, someone's getting knocked out.
"I will not underestimate Dereck Chisora."
Dereck Chisora: "I'm buzzing. It's a great fight. I can't really say much because they've put a gag on me in the contract, so I'll leave it.
"Tyson has always said there will be a third fight and here is it now. I thank Tyson for giving me an opportunity to fight him.
"I can't box him. I have to physically take what's his and make it mine.
"I have to knock him out. I'm going to knock him out. 100 per cent."


Carnforth High School praised as a "caring community" in Ofsted report
Body of man found in Lancaster park
LISTEN and PHOTOS: Armed Forces weekend will return after massive crowds enjoy biggest ever event
Morecambe MP says Sir Keir Starmer "has made right decision" as Prime Minister resigns
Limited edition artwork will raise vital funds for Lancaster community group
Green Heritage Plaque marks first home of Lancaster University
New home revealed for £20m Morecambe West End regeneration scheme
Wooden nests take flight in Lancaster and Morecambe to stop decline of endangered birds
Veterans salute as Armed Forces Day flag raised at start of celebration weekend in Morecambe
Vandals cause delays to aqueduct sinkhole repairs in Lancaster
Extra Care scheme to open in Lancaster
Three people taken to hospital after road traffic collision in Morecambe
Injured police officer speaks of anger after jailed man freed 16 days after sentence
Morecambe woman to brave the shave to help dogs stay with their families
M6 near Lancaster to close for resurfacing
Full line-up for biggest ever Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe
Lancaster District residents thanked for embracing food waste recycling
More gridlocks in Heysham as roundabout resurfacing works 'over-run'
PHOTOS: New McDonalds restaurant opens in Morecambe
Inspiring Lancaster wheelchair adventurer set to take on most daring challenge yet

