Dereck Chisora slaps Vitali Klitschko at Weigh In

[InOffMeLeftShin]

Statements are out from both guys:

Chisora

Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC World Heavyweight title challenge against Vitali Klitschko in Munich at the weekend has attracted, I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career.
"Whilst my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over. However, this is of course no excuse.
"I cannot go into the specific details at the moment as quite rightly the British Boxing Board of Control will be investigating this matter and also the altercation that took place between David Haye and myself, where I was struck by a bottle.
"Despite all of this, the bottom line is I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down. I acknowledge that my actions were totally unprofessional, with or without provocation. Now, with a cool head and the benefit of hindsight, my actions at the weekend were regrettable to say the least and I am deeply embarrassed at the scenes reported in the media.
"I acknowledge that I have a duty as a professional boxer to conduct myself properly at all times, especially with boxing being a sport of controlled aggression. I have let lots of people down on Saturday night, including myself, and for that I am truly sorry.
"In Munich I fully co-operated with the German authorities and, as a result, I was released without charge.
"I will be making no further comment at this stage and will wait for any formal hearing to take place."

Haye:

"It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters, following an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday night in Munich, at the Vitali Klitschko v Dereck Chisora post-fight press conference.
"I was in Munich to watch the WBC world heavyweight title bout between Klitschko and Chisora and provide punditry for BoxNation, and accredited as such.
"During the post-fight press conference, I was stood at the back of the room. It wasn't until Bernd Bonte said my name and involved me in the press conference that I commented.
"I was then happy to banter back and forth with Bonte and Klitschko, keen to ascertain whether he (Vitali) would stay true to his word and reiterate his desire to do what his younger brother couldn't do - knock me out.
"I felt as though the public would want to hear more information about this potential bout and that we could both start beating the drum ahead of a showdown later this year.
"However, at this point Chisora began firing insults at me from his position on the top table. In fact, he has recently made a habit of saying derogatory things about me in the press.
"Moments before declaring he wanted to go face to face with me, Chisora assured the gathered media that he would give me 'two slaps'. Chisora had, of course, already been shrouded in controversy that weekend.
"Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner.
"I held my ground but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love. Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos.
"Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions.
"The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head.
"Thankfully, it didn't take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to 'shoot me dead'.
"I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would defuse the situation. However, Chisora's team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world's media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible.
"Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been a part of what transpired on Saturday evening.
"I realise I am no angel - and don't mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing's profile but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas.
"If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented.
"I also hope Dereck Chisora is able to learn from his mistakes this past weekend, right the wrongs and then go on to fulfil his potential in the boxing ring."

How much of a tool does Haye come across in that statement. Why can't he simply apologise for his involvement rather than making a statement that suggests he had no fault. It's not like we can't all see him take a swing at Chisora and swing the tripod. :roll:

 

[$hoguN]

Chisora should be permanently banned from boxing for his actions before and after the fight, and David Haye should be denied any opportunity to re-new his licence. As kids need to be shown that the behaviour displayed by both of these idiots will not be tolerated.

 

[Vedi]

Chisora should be permanently banned from boxing for his actions before and after the fight, and David Haye should be denied any opportunity to re-new his licence. As kids need to be shown that the behaviour displayed by both of these idiots will not be tolerated.

Haye wore a 40'000 francs swiss watch during the brawl, sadly that will be the most interesting thing kids got from that these days.

 

[ealingspur]

""Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner.
"I held my ground but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love. Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos.
"Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions.
"The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head.
"Thankfully, it didn't take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to 'shoot me dead'.
"I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would defuse the situation. However, Chisora's team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world's media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible.
"Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been a part of what transpired on Saturday evening."

shameful. I think they should both be banned, but I hate the completely undesereved love-in for haye

 

[Vedi]

""Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner.
"I held my ground but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love. Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos.
"Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions.
"The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head.
"Thankfully, it didn't take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to 'shoot me dead'.
"I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would defuse the situation. However, Chisora's team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world's media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible.
"Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been a part of what transpired on Saturday evening."

shameful. I think they should both be banned, but I hate the completely undesereved love-in for haye

I wouldnt call it love-in, for me its just that Chisora is the bigger prick than Haye, not meaning much though. The spitting in Wladimirs face did it for me.

 

[ealingspur]

I wouldnt call it love-in, for me its just that Chisora is the bigger prick than Haye, not meaning much though. The spitting in Wladimirs face did it for me.

Yeah i suppose theres an utter lack of respect when he did that, but I still am convinced he did it to boost the ratings (which I'm sure it did). Haye smashed him in the face with a bottle, committing grevious bodily harm. Fragments of glass could have gone into his eyes. He then proceeding to pick up a camera tripod and hurl it at someone. It was ludicrous.

Then in the aftermath, Chisora apologised fully. Haye didnt.

 

[nidge]

Yeah i suppose theres an utter lack of respect when he did that, but I still am convinced he did it to boost the ratings (which I'm sure it did). Haye smashed him in the face with a bottle, committing grevious bodily harm. Fragments of glass could have gone into his eyes. He then proceeding to pick up a camera tripod and hurl it at someone. It was ludicrous.

Then in the aftermath, Chisora apologised fully. Haye didnt.

I thought that Haye punched Chisora while he had a bottle in his hand? Having only seen the footage once that's how it looked to me. Certainly not smashing a bottle in his face.

 

[DuDe]

Indeed, nidge, that's how I saw it too.

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

I thought that Haye punched Chisora while he had a bottle in his hand? Having only seen the footage once that's how it looked to me. Certainly not smashing a bottle in his face.

It looks that way from the photo, but the bottle still smashed and went everywhere and it could have sliced him up. Regardless it was just stupid from both guys and they should both get done for it. I don't like the way Haye isn't man enough to own up to his mistake though.

 

[nidge]

It looks that way from the photo, but the bottle still smashed and went everywhere and it could have sliced him up. Regardless it was just stupid from both guys and they should both get done for it. I don't like the way Haye isn't man enough to own up to his mistake though.

Again I thought the bottle fell to the ground and smashed. I didn't think the bottle broke while Chisora was punched.

That being said I do agree that it was stupid from both of them and that Haye is **** of the highest order for not manning up and taking responsibility for his actions.

 

[riggi]

Haye vs Chisora = Sell out arena.

I kinda love all this. We want them to be animals in the ring, why not have a bit of argy bargy out of it :grin:. We all know its wrong but fuck it, it adds to the whole thing.

Bring back Tyson!

 

[rich75]

Chisora banned indefinitely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17366033

 

[dontcallme]

Chisora banned indefinitely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17366033

Good. Now hopefully if Haye ever re-applies for a license it'll get tiurned down. We don't need these disgraces flying the British flag.

 

[thinktank]

This is bullshit, boxing is one of the most corrupt sports around...pah.

 

[ajspurs]

I am glad I guess. Although I'm not gonna lie, I would have loved to have seen a Haye vs Chisora fight.

 

[Mullers]

Chisora banned indefinitely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/17366033

Serves him right, good riddance.

 

[SugarRay]

He will have his licence back within 12 months.

Haye v Chisora wouldn't be all that competitive. Much better fights out there.

 

[Rocksuperstar]

He will have his licence back within 12 months.

Haye v Chisora wouldn't be all that competitive. Much better fights out there.

I was just saying to my buddy, reckon he'll go get a licence abroad, fight a few times in... i dunno, Africa, if he makes a name for himself then probably get a showcase in Vegas if he's lucky, but does he have enough talent and ability to not act like a collosal dick to make it that far? I don't think so.

 

[$hoguN]

I was just saying to my buddy, reckon he'll go get a licence abroad, fight a few times in... i dunno, Africa, if he makes a name for himself then probably get a showcase in Vegas if he's lucky, but does he have enough talent and ability to not act like a collosal dick to make it that far? I don't think so.

Tbh I'm not sure if other boards will give him a licence

 

[SugarRay]

Some places will licence anyone.