Chisora-Miller Clash Scrapped: February Bout Officially Called Off

Heavyweight Fight Against Otto Wallin Confirmed

Daniel Dubois is congratulated by Jarrell Miller after the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between him and Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London, England / Richard Pelham/Getty Images.

By Robert Kemboi

Derek Chisora is set to face Otto Wallin after his fight with Jarrell Miller which was due to headline a card on February 8 in Manchester, staged by Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions was called off earlier this week.

However, Miller announced on Tuesday that the fight had fallen through due to a contractual dispute with his former promoter, Dmitry Salita.

"But Salita is the worst human being that has ever walked the planet.” Miller said in a rant posted on social media. In fact Miller has three fights left on his contract with Salita Promotions.

Wallin, the fighter who famously left Tyson Fury with a bloody face, requiring 47 stitches and plastic surgery to repair the severe damage inflicted during their 2019 fight, has been selected as the replacement for Miller. Despite the brutal injuries, Wallin managed to continue fighting and ultimately went the distance, earning a points victory. His resilience and ability to withstand such punishment have made him a formidable opponent, and now he steps in as Chisora's next challenger, bringing a reputation for toughness and skill to the heavyweight division.

Chisora is currently riding a two-fight win streak having turned his career with wins over Gerald Washington and an upset Joe Joyce.

He is 35-13 overall and wants to have two more fights in order to make it to 50 professional bouts before hanging up his gloves.

His final outing is expected to be a trilogy clash with Dillian Whyte.