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Eddie Hearn says Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker could fight on ‘f***ing monstrous’ May 1 card
EDDIE HEARN has hinted that Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker is set to headline a ‘monstrous show’ on May 1 in what he describes as ‘the best card I’ve ever put on’.
Chisora and Parker were originally due to face off in 2019 before the New Zealand heavyweight was forced to withdraw when he suffered a rare spider bite.
But now, after the pair agreed to the fight on FaceTime earlier this month, it appears an announcement about the dust-up is expected on Friday.
When asked about his show on May 1, Hearn told iFL TV: “May 1st is a card we’ll announce on Friday.
“F***ing absolute monstrous show. Wait till you see the line-up. It’s a belter.”
Then asked whether ‘two certain heavyweights’ are featuring on the card, he added: “Possibly.”
Hearn then continued: “I think it’s the best card I’ve ever put on. I do say that nearly every week but I’m looking at it here.
“Every fight on the card could be a Saturday night fight night headliner.
“And actually, we’re going to look to announce five fights on Friday. At least two of them are too big – probably three of them – are too big to headline Saturday night fight nights.
“So it’s a really good card. Really good card.”
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Chisora is coming off the back of a unanimous decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in October, his tenth professional loss.
Meanwhile, Parker is hoping for a quick turnaround after his recent victory over fellow Kiwi Junior Fa at the end of February.
The former WBO world champion’s only two defeats have come against Brits Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
Hearn also confirmed that undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor’s next fight will be announced on Friday.
The Irish superstar, who last defended her titles in November, is expected to feature as the chief support on the May 1 card against Britain’s Natasha Jonas.
Jonas has not fought since she drew with WBC super-featherweight champion Terri Harper in a thrilling contest back in August.
