Chisora to face music over actions

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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DERECK Chisora will be hauled in front of a British Boxing Board of Control hearing on March 14 in relation to his conduct "prior, during and after" Saturday's WBC heavyweight title defeat against Vitali Klitschko in Munich.

The Londoner "whole-heartedly apologised" for his "inexcusable" actions in Germany, which the Board had earlier vowed to investigate.

The 28-year-old slapped opponent Klitschko at the weigh-in on Friday. He then spat water at the champion's brother Wladimir in the ring and brawled with British rival David Haye at the post-fight press conference, threatening to "shoot" Haye.

He was arrested by Munich police on Sunday, but released after questioning.

Haye is not answerable to the board, having relin-quished his licence in October when he retired. But he would need to re-apply if he wanted to fight again.

Chisora said: "I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career.

"While my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is no excuse."

Haye, who is still wanted by Munich Police, says he will assist the boxing authorities.

He said: "I am no angel, but I have never been involved in such a serious fracas."

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