Chisora and Whyte looking to create openings

The duo that delivered an unexpected classic in 2016 are on opposite ends of Saturday’s card. Emmet Ryan on the chances for Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora to make big steps forward in London’s O2 Arena

Dillian Whyte (L) beat Dereck Chisora (R) in 'a beautiful dust-up' in 2016. Pic: Getty

The concern back in December 2016 was that Dereck Chisora wasn’t where he was ever going to need to be again. The big hitter had his moments but he’d been clearly outclassed in any bout with a serious fighter over the preceding five years.

Then Chisora went toe to toe with Dillian Whyte, the only man prior toWladimir Klitschko to give Anthony Joshua any problems, and they had a beautiful dust-up. It was ...