Derek Chisora, 42, to fight again in December after rejecting retirement

British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora, 42, has announced plans to fight again in December, reversing earlier suggestions that his previous bout would mark the end of his career, according to BBC Sport.

Chisora's last fight had been billed as his retirement bout, with expectations that it would close out a long professional career in the heavyweight division. However, the veteran fighter has now said he intends to continue boxing, with a new fight scheduled for December.

The report does not name Chisora's opponent for the December bout or provide further details on the location or stakes of the fight. Chisora has built a reputation over his career for durability and willingness to fight a wide range of opponents, often taking on bouts against top contenders in the heavyweight division.

His decision to continue fighting at 42 places him among a number of boxers who have extended their careers well past the age at which many fighters in the heavyweight division typically retire. The report does not detail Chisora's stated reasons for continuing to fight beyond his comments indicating an intention to return to the ring.

Further specifics about the December fight, including a potential venue, opponent or title implications, had not been confirmed at the time of the report.