Look, I've seen some bizarre career moves in my time covering boxing, but this one takes the cake.
Derek Chisora – yes, the same guy who's been punching people professionally for two decades – is apparently being pushed by his mates to run for London Mayor under Reform UK's banner. And honestly? The more I think about it, teh more it actually makes sense in this completely mental political landscape we're living in.
When Your Boxing Buddies Become Political Strategists
The 41-year-old heavyweight has been tight with Nigel Farage for years now. You know how some friendships are built over pints at the pub? Theirs was forged over Brexit campaigns and ringside seats. Farage shows up to Chisora's fights like he's family, and apparently that loyalty runs both ways.
A source close to Chisora (and let's be honest, in boxing circles everyone's a "source") spilled to me: "Derek has been a loyal supporter of Nigel for years and they are known to attend social events together. Nigel is always ringside at his fights."
But here's where it gets interesting.
These same friends are now telling Derek to "do a Luke" – referring to Olympic medalist Luke Campbell, who somehow managed to get himself elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire earlier this year. Campbell proved that boxers can actually win political fights, not just the ones in the ring.
The Man Who Admits He Knows Nothing About Politics
Here's what I love about Chisora – the guy's brutally honest. He's previously said: "I don't know anything about politics, but I think we have to put British people first." Can you imagine a politician today admitting they don't know anything about politics? It's refreshing in the most terrifying way possible.
He became friends with Farage and Nick Candy during the Brexit campaign, which... honestly explains a lot about how politics works these days. Friendships over policy papers, apparently.
The Competition Gets Messy
But wait – there's drama brewing already. Celebrity SAS hardman Ant Middleton also wants the Reform nomination for London Mayor. So we could potentially have a reality TV star going head-to-head with a heavyweight boxer for the chance to run against... well, whoever Labour throws into the ring.
Speaking of Labour, Sadiq Khan is expected to step down before 2028. The rumored replacements? Idris Elba (because apparently being Stringer Bell qualifies you for everything), Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden, and Labour MP Dawn Butler.
God, politics has become peak entertainment.
One Last Fight Before Politics?
Chisora is sitting at 49 professional fights and is expected to hang up his gloves after number 50. The timing couldn't be more perfect – or more chaotic. From throwing punches to throwing political jabs seems like a natural progression in 2025.
The source added: "He has real personality and stands a good chance of winning if the Reform surge continues." And you know what? They might not be wrong. In an era where traditional politicians feel about as authentic as a three-pound note, maybe what London needs is someone who's spent their career being punched in the face for a living.
At least we know he can take a hit.
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