Dereck Chisora issues Robert Helenius warning ahead of rematch
Friday 31 March 2017 16:38, UK
Dereck Chisora will travel to Finland in search of revenge against Robert Helenius, he has warned.
The London heavyweight (26-7) was on the wrong side of a split decision when he first fought Helenius (24-1) in Helsinki in 2011, but is determined to avenge that contentious result on May 27 with the WBC 'silver' belt on the line.
"I don't think Robert took me seriously last time," said Chisora. "But this time he will need to train harder than ever.
When I come back to Helsinki, I'm going to be in war mode.
"I'm going to take him to places he has never been before, and I'm going to stop him. I'm not playing around. This guy is in trouble. When I come back to Helsinki, I'm going to be in war mode."
Helenius said: "Dereck is a tough fighter and I think we will put on a great show for the fans. My hand was raised after our first fight and I can't see any other outcome this time.
"This is a big opportunity for me. A victory will bring me closer to a world title fight, and that is my goal."
Chisora's original loss to Helenius was followed by defeats to Vitali Klitschko and David Haye, but his stock has risen again after being narrowly outpointed by London rival Dillian Whyte in his most recent fight.
