Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora: 10 Things You Need to Know About the Fight

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Vitali Klitschko, Dr. Ironfist, is set to face another challenger, Dereck Chisosa. Will it be a 12th straight victim for the Ukrainian champion?

While this heavyweight matchup doesn't bring as much hype as the fights involving Pacquiao or Mayweather, there are still some crucial things to know about this fight.

Did you know that the younger Chisora made a brutal declaration regarding the expected outcome of this fight? Learn 10 things about this upcoming bloody war.

10. Dereck Chisora Is 12 Years Younger Than Vitali Klitschko

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Vitali Klitschko is now 40 years old and will soon turn 41. 

Dereck Chisora just turned 28 two months ago. Chisora definitely will be one of the youngest fighters to face Klitschko in the past few years.

Will age finally catch up to Ironfist? If we think about Bernard Hopkins, we clearly know that age isn't always a factor in boxing.

9. Vitali Klitschko Has Not Lost Since 2003

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Klitschko has won 11 straight fights and his last loss was in 2003 against Lennox Lewis.

Actually, Klitschko was leading on all cards before a doctor's stoppage due to cuts. After this bloody war, Klitschko never had the chance to get a rematch since Lewis wisely decided to retire.

The Ironfist's only other loss was in 2000 due to a shoulder injury suffered during a fight with Chris Byrd.

8. The Fight Will Be Held in Munich, Germany

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The heavyweight championship will be held next Saturday in Munich, Germany.

American boxing fans can watch the fight on PPV, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. EST. 

Boxing fans from the Big Apple will also get the chance to see this close-captioned duel on the Times Square jumbotron in New York City.

7. Dereck Chisora Predicts an Eight Round Knockout Win

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Chisora made a brutal declaration, stating that he expects to floor Klitschko in the eight round. Does he really believe what he says or is he only trying to add hype to the fight?

Nevertheless, the Ukrainian stated that he is taking this fight very seriously in order to make sure he keeps his title on Feb. 18.

6. Tale of the Tape

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Klitschko, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, has 43 wins in 45 fights and 40 of his wins have come by way of knockout. 

Chisora, the challenger, has 17 wins in his 19 fights, including nine victories before the final bell.

Klitschko has a major physical edge. Ironfist is 6′7″ with a reach of 80 inches. His opponent is 6′1″ with a 74-inch reach.

5. Vitali Klitschko Is Favored by Las Vegas Sportsbooks

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Klitschko is set as a -1700 favorite in most Las Vegas sportsbooks. That is, you have to risk $1,700 in order to win $100.

In contrast, Chisora is set as +1100 underdog. Therefore, if you risk $100 and Chisora defeats Ironfist, you will win $1,100.

Based on Las Vegas betting lines, the oddsmakers also favor this fight to end before the final bell.

4. Vitali Klitschko Has over 100 Rounds of More Experience Than Chisora

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Chisora is much younger than the Ukrainian, but he also has way less experience.

Klitschko has a total of 219 rounds in his career, while the challenger has yet to reach the 100 mark, with only 93 rounds of experience.

3. Dereck Chisora Lost Two of His Previous Three Fights

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Chisora isn't on any hot streak. He has won one of his previous three fights, and his lone win doesn't deserve any credit, as his opponent had 43 losses.

The challenger failed to defeat two undefeated fighters: Tyson Fury and Robert Helenius. Will Chisora be able to get back in the winning column?

A win versus Klitschko would definitely excuse his previous performances.

2. It Might Be Klitschko's Last Fight

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Klitschko apparently believes that this fight will be one of the last of his career. Will this be last time we get to see the Ukrainian champ climb into the ring?

As Ironfist might not want to announce his retirement immediately following the fight, will he ever find another attractive challenge to keep him out of retirement? 

Other than fighting his brother, the options of Klitschko are pretty slim.

1. Vitali Klitschko Has a Ph.D to His Name

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Vitali Klitschko, along with his brother, stand among the most intelligent boxers in the ring. Did you know that the Ironfist is one of the only ever champion to have a Ph.D to his name?

As predicted by Sports Illustrated in 2002, the brawny and brainy Klitschko brothers have conquered and dominated the heavyweight division in the past decade. Is it the final dance for Vitali?

An era could come to an end, but I wouldn't worry about his future outside the ring.

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