Derek Chisora hints at career change as he discusses retirement after Deontay Wilder loss

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Derek Chisora could remain in boxing but in a different capacity after he beat Deontay Wilder. Chisora stepped into the ring in front of an adoring home crowd in London for what was touted as his 50th and final bout against Wilder.Chisora is now finally considering his future after a devastating defeatGettyThe Briton fought valiantly in a ferocious shootout, but fell to a split decision on the judges’ scorecards.Naturally, the majority of the boxing world now believe that it is time for him to hang up his gloves at the age of 42.And he alluded to exactly that in his post-fight assessment, insisting he is now unlikely to fight again.But he admitted he’d like to stay in boxing, just in a new role or career.He 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!”Chisora is a real entertainer and could well receive offers to appear at shows or work in the entertainment side of the business.He has also previously spoken about promoting fights, given his natural selling power.Wilder beat Chisora on Saturday in a crazy heavyweight showdownGettyNext steps for Deontay WilderAs for Wilder, despite his previous decline, he is ready to continue to lace up his gloves and make a push for one last hoorah.Immediately after the contest he called out Anthony Joshua, who watched from ringside, in a fight that would make great sense.Joshua hasn’t fought since knocking out Jake Paul, but is now eyeing a big end to 2026 after returning to training.And talkSPORT’s Adam Catterall believes AJ will be relishing the chance to settle his long-term rivalry with the ‘Bronze Bomber’.“If I’m sat there ringside and I’m Anthony Joshua, I’m licking my chops,” he said.“There’s an opportunity to make a boat load of money. Wilder still has the accolades in the sport, so you can add it to your resume.Boxing scheduleFor all the upcoming fights and results this year, check out talkSPORT.com’s  boxing schedule.“It is a perfect step to build back so he can go and get the fight he wants against Tyson Fury.“I think Anthony Joshua has a field day with him, but that’s probably why they will make that fight.”