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Josh Challies

Derek Chisora tapes mouth shut with Eddie Hearn message ahead of Joseph Parker fight

Derek Chisora left promoter Eddie Hearn stunned at the pre-fight press conference ahead of his bout with Joseph Parker, taping his mouth shut.

Parker and Chisora are set to run it back on Saturday evening at the Manchester Arena in a rematch of their behind-closed-doors bout in May earlier this year.

The New Zealand fighter was named victorious following a split points decision that infuriated Chisora, who immediately called for a rematch.

Parker was not contractually obligated to agree to another fight after Chisora, a two-time opponent of Tyson Fury, but approved the proposal.

It results in a fiercely-anticipated bout in Manchester tomorrow night - and headlines have already been made following a bizarre press conference.

Chisora attended the press conference with his mouth taped shut, displaying a message that read: "Eddie pay me to talk."

Hearn asked how much but was ignored by Chisora, which resulted in him having to turn to Parker for his comments.

It wasn't the only antics that Chisora had up his sleeve, as he flashed a middle finger towards rival promoter David Higgins and opted to play Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody instead of speaking to the press.

Chisora has a track record of eye-catching moments in press conferences, having previously wore Halloween body paint before a bout with Oleksandr Usyk and throwing a table at Dillian Whyte.

The fight at Manchester Arena is backed to be a fierce contest, as Chisora looks to bounce back following back-to-back career defeats.

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