Chisora vs Wallin & undercard betting preview

Derek Chisora makes his final appearance on British soil on Saturday night when he fights Sweden’s Otto Wallin at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena. For all the latest fight odds, visit our sportsbook.

The fight will be the 49th of the controversial heavyweight’s remarkable, unpredictable career and he has vowed to retire when he reaches 50.

TNT Sports will televise the event.

Sentimentality aside, the fight now has world title implications. It has been made an eliminator for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title.

A lengthy undercard has been assembled in Manchester. Former British middleweight champion, Nathan Heaney, is in action as is world ranked light heavyweight, Zach Parker, and there is also plenty of domestic title action.

Let’s look at the odds available for three of the most intriguing fights on the card.

MASOOD ABDULAH, 11-0 (7 KOs) V ZAK MILLER, 15-1 (3 KOs)

The vacant British featherweight between London’s undefeated Abdulah and Manchester’s Miller looks like the most evenly matched fight on the card.

Last September, Abdulah won the Commonwealth title by wearing down Scotland’s George Stewart to extend his undefeated run to 11. Abdulah, 31, is a strong, powerful fighter. He has a good knockout ratio but rather than taking people out with single shots, he is at his best when he stays close and wears them down with pressure and heavy, solid, relentless work. In recent outings, he has tried to box more but is at his best when he builds momentum and rolls forward.

Abdulah has been crying for the chance to win the British title for some time and now gets his opportunity. If you think he can wear Miller down, a stoppage is priced at 27/20.

If he chooses to get involved in a boxing match with Miller, he may find himself in trouble. The 27 year-old is a sharp boxer with excellent footwork, phenomenally fit and extremely confident of winning the British title in front of his home fans.

Miller jumped up several levels to challenge then champion, Nathaniel Collins, for the British and Commonwealth titles in November 2023 but lost a razor close majority decision. Despite the result, he performed well in his first title challenge. He has carried those improvements forward and won the English title by beating the undefeated Lewis Frimpong last June.

Miller is improving and will be confident that he now has the experience to succeed at title level. A Miller decision victory is available at 24/4.

JACK RAFFERTY, 24-0 (15 KOs) V REECE MacMILLAN, 17-1 (2 KOs)

Jack Rafferty is one of Britain’s most in-form fighters. The British and Commonwealth super lightweight champion has strung together 24 straight victories and has stopped 15 opponents. ‘The Demolition Man’ has been battling for recognition for years but has really found form over the past 15 months, racking up 4 straight stoppage wins in title fights.

Last October, the 29 year-old calmly walked down the talented, undefeated Henry Turner to win the British title. Turner was an outstanding amateur and got off to a quick start but Rafferty refused to stray from his pre-fight plan and applied heavy, consistent pressure. Eventually, he found the breakthrough and forced a dramatic ninth round stoppage.

Rafferty is a heavy handed pressure fighter whose confidence has skyrocketed since he reached title level. He will be determined to put on a show and prove that Queensberry have made a smart decision in signing him to a promotional contract.

Rafferty is 1/16 to retain his titles but a stoppage between rounds five and six, is priced at 4/1.

MacMillan has earned his shot. Rafferty was initially due to box his Manchester rival, Kane Gardner. Rather than waiting for his shot, Gardner went ahead with a dangerous looking fight with MacMillan and the man from Morecambe boxed his way to a close decision win.

The 29 year-old ‘Raging Bull’ is a neat, tidy boxer and a tough man but has only stopped two of his professional opponents and may lack the power to make the strong, relentless Rafferty pay for any mistakes.

If MacMillan is to spring another shock, he is likely to have to go the long route and will go back to his corner after each round and tick off another three minutes. He has never before been scheduled for twelve rounds and will need to produce a near flawless 36 minutes of work if he is to take Rafferty’s titles.

If you think MacMillan can box his way to the final bell and win a famous decision, that is available at 33/1.

DEREK CHISORA, 35-13 (23 KOs) V OTTO WALLLIN, 27-2 (15 KOs)

Chisora and Wallin has been built as a chance for British fans to see the maverick Chisora in the flesh one final time. Over the last few days, the fight has been given a significant boost of importance. The fight is now an eliminator for the IBF heavyweight title currently held by Daniel Dubois.

There are no secrets as to what Chisora’s approach will be. He will edge forward, wing in his overhand right and try to rough the Wallin up when the two get up close and personal.

Chisora is now 40 years old and isn’t the physical force he once was but he he still loves to fight. Although he may slow down as the rounds pass, Chisora’s desire remains.

Last July, he dragged himself through hell to win a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em war with Joe ‘The Juggernaut’ Joyce and will be determined to send his army of fans off into he night with good memories.

Ever since watching Anthony Joshua take Wallin apart in five rounds in December 2023, Chisora has loudly and regularly questioned Wallin’s heart and willingness to dig deep and fight if things get tough. He will believe that he can break the Swedish fighter’s heart.

If you think Chisora can end his career on British soil on a high and wear down Wallin, a stoppage between rounds is priced at 19/4. A hard fought Chisora decision is 19/5.

Many saw Wallin as a live underdog when he faced off with Joshua in December 2023. Things didn’t go to plan and Wallin was stopped in five rounds without ever making an impact. That was an off night for Wallin who has always otherwise been a solid operator. He gave Tyson Fury a hard, bloody battle when he challenged ‘The Gypsy King’ back in 2019 and will be very confident of beating Chisora and making himself relevant again.

Just as Chisora’s gameplan won’t be a mystery, Wallin isn’t keeping any state secrets either.

He won’t rise to Chisora’s bait and dispense with his skills in order to get involved in a needless war. He has the size, youth and motivation to turn Chisora’s final farewell to British fight fans a long, frustrating night. He will try to keep the rampaging veteran at bay with his long southpaw jab, draw his sting and waiting for Chisora’s fire to peter out.

Wallin is the pre-fight favourite and a 6/4 shot to win on points. If you think Wallin can land enough counters to force a late stoppage, he is priced at 7/1 to win between rounds nine and twelve.

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