Geared up for his guest bouncer appearance for the 2018 World Cup, Derek Chisora talks his predictions for the tournament and excitement for the role.
‘Del Boy’ manned the doors at the William Hill pub for England’s match with Tunisia in Russia, with the former world title challenger discussing how the opportunity landed on his lap.
“Yeah, they just called the guys at Matchroom and asked for me specifically. I checked the weather first before I agreed, but I was like, yeah – why not?
Chisora – World Cup bouncer
“I’m looking forward to it. I’ll hang out there for a bit, and then I’ll go home. I’ll stay to watch the match. I have to – it’s a good game,” Chisora exclusively told World Boxing News, speaking at the William Hill Arms Pub launch.
England hasn’t won a World Cup since 1966, but the fans are always ready to back the country as the tournament rolls around.
When asked about England’s chances to win the tournament, Chisora replied: “It’s going to be very difficult this year. The big teams aren’t going to win it. I know that for a fact.
“It’s one of those smaller countries that will win it.”
Chisora’s bold predictions could not be far off as the World Cup has seen some great unexpected match-ups this year. When confirming it was an underdog he’d be backing, the Londoner continued to tell WBN:
“Yeah, an underdog 100%, they will want to play to win. I was watching one of those teams that had been barred from playing football for a while. They were playing great football but couldn’t put the ball in the net.”
Takam
Chisora will have his hands busy day and night as he prepares to meet Carlos Takam at the O2 and manning the doors at the William Hill pub in St Pauls, London.
Talking about the Portugal and Spain match that took place on Joe Joyce’s Friday fight night, Chisora concluded with his excitement: “There have been some good matches; Portugal v Spain was a good game.
“Back in the day, Portugal would have gotten laid in, but they kept on coming back. It will be amazing being in the center of it all.”
The William Hill Arms is located in St Pauls, London, and will show all England World Cup matches.
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