Dillian Whyte has the last laugh with points victory over Dereck Chisora after terrific heavyweight duel
Ill-tempered affair will go down in history as one of the most exciting battles in heavyweight history
DILLIAN WHYTE had the final say in an incredible heavyweight duel against Dereck Chisora in what can be classed as one of the best British fights ever.
Marred by flying tables in the week, the warriors put on an amazing spectacle for the 21,000 fans in Manchester as both fighters showed terrific resilience to last all 12 rounds.
The early exchanges proved very even with both fighters throwing meaty blows but it was Chisora who was pushing his opponent against the ropes in the first three rounds.
It was round five when Chisora made a serious move. He went on the attack, peppering Whyte's head with a series of gruelling blows.
Whyte took a wobble but redeemed himself before it looked as though Chisora was starting to tire.
Then it was Whyte's turn to go on the attack as Chisora looked to gather his breath and eventually momentum.
It became clear by the end of the sixth that the two fighters were beginning to respect each other.
The incredible bout continued as the duo were slugging at each other but Whyte once again showed his resilience in the eighth round after taking some hefty punches.
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With their never-say-die attitudes, both men were bleeding from the mouths but that wasn't going to stop either fighter as Chisora looked like he had little left in the tank heading into the final two rounds.
Whyte landed heavy blows before Chisora tried to rally back but the fight could have gone either way by the beginning of round 11.
The pair touched gloves at the start of the final round as a sign of respect but it was not long before Chisora was on the deck. It was the first time either fighter had been on the canvas.
Whyte took yet another heavy blow which made him spin round and knowing the bell was minutes away, neither fighter was prepared to hold back.
The bell was welcomed by a huge applause including by the referee who was fully aware that he had witnessed something special.
However it was Whyte who won the judges over by split decision with the final scores reading 115-114 (Chisora), 115-113 (Whyte) and 115-114 (Whyte).