Derek Chisora opens up on Deontay Wilder, explains why now is the right time for the fight, and makes his knockout prediction. He also names Oleksandr Usyk as the best boxer he has faced and gives his honest verdict on Manchester United and VAR.
In this Derek Chisora interview, Del Boy talks fight camp, his aggressive style, what still drives him at this stage of his career, and the heavyweight names that have pushed him the most. He also shares quick-fire answers on the hardest punch he has taken, his toughest fight, and the one heavyweight he still wants to face.
The event, hosted by President Donald Trump, took place on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. One of the most anticipated bouts came between the Georgian-Spanish Ilia Topuria and American Justin Gaethje in the main event for the UFC lightweight title.
The veteran, Gaethje, secured a massive upset over his opponent and thus secured the lightweight title. The stoppage came in the fourth round when, after a vicious left-right combination in the third, and an extended break for doctors to check on Topuria, his team threw in the towel.
That may have been obvious to anyone watching; one look at the former champion’s face after the encounter would create concern for his well-being and would certainly raise questions regarding his condition going forward. Certainly, some sort of broken facial bones would be expected, with Topuria’s face looking as badly beaten as it did.
Ilia Topuria’s Condition After UFC Freedom 250
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However, it was reported late last night, the 15th of June, by As Mas Deporte that there were ‘no breaks or interventions’ and that ‘Ilia Topuria is fine’, and has ‘no breaks’, as was speculated by Dana White during the post-event press conference.
Further confirmation has come from within Topuria’s team itself, with Inigo Perez saying: “Ilia is OK. Only injuries that need recovery time after a tough fight. He is out of the hospital, at home.”
This is good news for the fighter and for the fans who had been showing immediate concern for his well-being in the aftermath of the event.
Ilia Topuria’s First Statement After UFC Freedom 250
Topuria has also taken to Instagram to break his silence regarding the fight. He wrote: “Justin, congratulations. You said you’d leave your mark on my face….and you did.” He continued: “You took the sight from my right eye in the first round, and by the end of the second, from my left too.”
The American has spoken out after he fell to defeat in the main event of the White House Front Lawn occasion.
He posted a photo of Gaethje checking in on him to accompany these words, and also claimed that there were no excuses and that it’s the nature of the game.
It seems like the story between Gaethje and Topuria is not over following the weekend’s event, and certainly does not feel like the last time they will step inside the Octagon together. In fact, in the same Instagram post, Topuria wrote: “We will have our rematch.”
Arsenal are plotting a surprise move to sign a Tottenham defender during the summer transfer window, and he’s set to leave the club at the end of this month.
It’s not often that we see players move from Arsenal to Tottenham or Tottenham to Arsenal, and it would often be considered a controversial move.
Sol Campbell is certainly the most notable in recent history when he joined Arsenal after his Tottenham contract expired in 2001.
The English defender’s decision certainly didn’t go down well with Spurs supporters after he had made over 250 appearances for the club.
It is rare that Tottenham or Arsenal would sanction a move between the two sides, but when contracts expire in the summer, it is difficult for them to have any control.
Upson is the son of former Arsenal and England centre-back Matthew. He joined Spurs at the age of seven, and now, over ten years later, he looks set to be heading through the exit door.
Upson was a regular for Spurs’s under 18 side during the 2025-2026 season, and he even appeared for the under-21s.
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Arsenal Planning Youth Recruitment
It’s clear Arsenal have a plan to improve their academy set-up heading into the summer transfer window.
After winning the Premier League title, the Gunners can switch their focus from bringing in mostly senior-level players to signing up-and-coming stars to improve their academy.
There will be less of a worry on Arsenal’s end about signing players who can make an immediate impact, since they’ve clearly got a squad capable of being one of the best in the world.
Manchester United have opened talks to sign another West Ham star alongside Mateus Fernandes, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
The Red Devils have been pushing to secure the signature of Fernandes during the summer transfer window as they look to revamp their current midfield options.
Casemiro left the club following the expiration of his contract this summer, meaning United are looking to bring in at least one midfielder.
They will also be hoping to reinforce other areas of the pitch, especially after qualifying for the Champions League last season.
Michael Carrick needs to add more depth, competition and quality to his squad to deal with the extra fixtures and the better quality of opposition they will be facing.
Tottenham are looking to strengthen their midfield in this summer transfer window
Man Utd Open West Ham Talks
According to Ornstein, Manchester United are paying serious attention to West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville ahead of the summer transfer window.
It is claimed that United have opened talks about his situation with the Hammers, and they are aware that he is expected to cost in the region of £50 million.
Any move could depend on the future of Marcus Rashford after Barcelona opted against activating his €30m buy option following his season-long loan.
The report also claims that talks are advancing for Manchester United to sign Fernandes so they could try to secure a double deal to raid West Ham this summer.
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Summerville Destined to Leave West Ham
Summerville, like Fernandes, is destined to leave West Ham in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Dutch winger is currently starring at the World Cup and scored in their opening game of the tournament.
West Ham were recently relegated from the Premier League, so there is little chance that Summerville will want to continue plying his trade in the Championship.
With clubs like Manchester United showing an interest, there is certainly going to be a route back to the Premier League for Summerville, and it feels incredibly unlikely that he will be playing in the second tier.
