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One last ride? Chisora-Gassiev links offer cult hero final shot at glory
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Derek Chisora seemed to be set on his word that April's bout with Deontay Wilder marked the end of the road for his career.
The cult favourite, a two-time WBC heavyweight challenger, talked up his dance with 'The Bronze Bomber' as a fitting finale.
One of British boxing's most beloved - and controversial - figures seemed to realise that, at 42, time was calling at the door.
Yet if this sport knows one thing, it is that it loves a comeback - and just four months on, Chisora could be beckoned again.
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WBA champion Murat Gassiev has outlined the veteran star as a potential title opponent - and 'Del Boy' isn't turning it down.
So, is there one last ride in the tank for 'War'? DAZN News explores whether a final title shot could tempt Chisora back again.
What was Chisora's farewell bout?
After victory over Otto Wallin last year, 'Del Boy' confirmed plans to fight one more time before he hung up his gloves for good.
Though multiple names were mooted - including a bout with then-WBO champion Fabio Wardley - Wilder ultimately emerged.
The pair's showdown at London's The O2 Arena was far from a classic, but perhaps was quintessentially Chisora-esque too.
In a slapdash slugfest, both men came close to putting the other out of action before Wilder earned a majority decision victory.
That appeared to bring the curtains down on a theatrical career for Chisora - but now, it seems second thoughts have been had.
What has been said on Gassiev-Chisora?
Links between Gassiev and Chisora have sustained themselves for some time, but it was the Briton who stoked them further.
Last month, Chisora took to social media with a mocked-up graphic of himself as a chicken, and the WBA champion as an egg.
Captioned "Fight 51", it offered a strong hint of the star's interest to pursue a possible bout against the star for his next defence.
It is a sentiment that Gassiev apparently shares. This month, the star spoke in an interview about his wishlist for probable foes.
Chisora's name found itself in big, bold letters among the champion's slate - and that could suggest a direction of travel to take.
Is Gassiev-Chisora realistic?
This is the kicker. Forty-three in December, Chisora is not getting any younger - and it seems like Gassiev may have other picks.
Matchroom supremo Eddie Hearn has suggested Jarrell Miller was in discussions over challenging the star in the past few weeks.
Then there is Gassiev's own desire to potentially face Agit Kabayel, serving up a continental unification bout with the WBC man.
The end result means that, unless promoters can put together a particularly attractive package, matters aren't simple for Chisora.
Should he secure a dance though, it would be a fitting finale - and a chance, at the last, to finally earn world champion status to boot.
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