The Briton may not be walking away from the ring entirely.
Derek Chisora went head-to-head with Deontay Wilder this weekend at London’s O2 Arena.
In his 50th professional outing, the veteran British heavyweight suffered a split-decision loss on the judges’ scorecards.
Most of the boxing community now feels that, at 42, it may be time for him to retire and hang up his gloves.
He hinted at the same conclusion in his post-fight comments, suggesting that another return to the ring is unlikely.
While he may be stepping away from competing, he expressed a strong interest in remaining involved in the sport in some capacity.
Chisora explained: “I didn’t say I’m going to fight again, but I might do something else in boxing.
“The God’s honest truth is I don’t know. I’ll be honest with you, I’m tired now, I can’t do it anymore.
“You know when it’s time, it’s time. I’ve had a great career. I always say boxing opens doors.
“It’s been amazing. Zuffa have emailed me, they say they want me to come and join them!”
Derek Chisora has built a long, demanding career at the top level of heavyweight boxing, facing elite opposition over many years.
That sustained run has led many to feel he has earned the right to step away on his own terms and enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
Whether he chooses to officially retire or transition into another role within the sport, he has already left a significant mark on boxing.
For the 42-year-old, moving into a more comfortable phase of life feels like a natural next step.
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