Chisora seeks knockout win over Klitschko

Dereck Chisora has vowed to knock Vitali Klitschko out in eight rounds to claim the WBC heavyweight crown when the pair clash at the Oympiahalle in Munich next month.

The 28-year-old British boxer is looking to bounce back from the disappointment of a controversial points defeat in his European title bout with Robert Helenius in Finland by pulling off a shock victory over the Ukrainian, the three-time world champion.

Chisora – who also lost to Tyson Fury in their British title showdown in July last year – saw his plans to take on IBF, WBO and WBA champion Wladimir Klitschko scuppered by the holder’s injury problems, and intends to take his shot at the big time when it finally comes along against the other brother.

“Number eight is my lucky number and Vitali is going down in the eighth round,” said Chisora when the pair came head-to-head at a press conference in London yesterday.

Klitschko, 40, believes Chisora is a “hungry” contender, but is confident of victory, adding: “I feel like I am 25. I am in great condition and form.”