Dillian Whyte knocks out Dereck Chisora in the eleventh round to tee up Anthony Joshua rematch
Relive all the eleven epic rounds of action from the O2 Arena
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Your support makes all the difference.Dillian Whyte has moved into contention for a rematch with Anthony Joshua after winning his grudge match with Dereck Chisora by devastatingly stopping his rival in the 11th round.
Two years after narrowly outpointing his opponent, Whyte demonstrated his improvement and furthered Chisora's decline by leaving him unconscious for a worryingly long time at London's 02 Arena.
He was expected to be confirmed as the next challenger to Joshua at Wembley on April 13, but potentially faces an anxious wait while the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion considers instead fighting in the US for the first time.
Whyte will regardless remain at world-level as one of the division's leading contenders and a likely future challenger to Joshua, but if he is forced to wait could struggle to maintain the impressive momentum he has built.
The way Chisora's head heavily hit the canvas after Whyte's powerful left hook landed secured the latest damaging defeat of what has already been a difficult career, meaning that at 34 and with fewer options he should consider retirement.
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Preview
When and where is the fight taking place?
The bout will take place on 22 December at the O2 Arena in London with the fighters expecting to begin their ringwalks at around 22:00 UK time.
Where can I watch it?
The event will be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office and will cost £16.95.
Can I watch online?
Even if you aren't a Sky TV subscriber you can watch the fight live via their Sky Box Office website.
Who's going to win?
Dillian Whyte 2/5
Dereck Chisora 5/2
Draw 20/1
Here we go! Renold Quinlan is on his way to the ring, who will be followed by Joshua Buatsi shortly after and this one will be getting underway soon.
This will be a 10 rounder. Buatsi has had it all fairly straightforward in his career so far, but how will he get on tonight?
An intriguing fight.
Well, that was weird.
Renold Quinlan likely has every reason to be frustrated and Buatsi, upon receiving the victory, walks over to his opponent and hugs him, maybe apologising.
The referee split the two up and as Quinlan was moving back to the referee, Buatsi threw a big left that put him on the ground. It was perhaps a little bit cheeky. However, the barrage before and after that from Buatsi was evident and perhaps the writing was on the wall. He followed up with a nice combination of a left, followed by an uppercut and another left to end the fight in devastating fashion.
Another impressive, impressive victory for Buatsi. An even bigger step up is required now.
Joshua Buatsi's new record:
9 fights
9 wins
7 knockouts
He ends 2018 in style.
Joshua Buatsi
I give thanks to God. I wanted Quinlan to stay so I could thank him in the interview and wish him a Merry Christmas. I caught him early, when you have someone hurt you know it's time. That was the time. The job is done.
The shot was already gone before I heard anything [referee's call]. I landed and he missed. I'm grateful.
Eddie Hearn
I've been told the board are going to order Buatsi vs Anthony Yarde. I believe he's ready.
That would be some domestic fight so early in their careers!
All that's left now is the main event at the O2 Arena is getting hyped for it.
It's almost time!
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