Derek Chisora ​​wears a Boris Johnson mask to weigh himself in as Kubrat Pulev does his best to break Eddie Hearn’s arm with a handshake

Derek Chisora ​​wore a Boris Johnson mask at Friday’s weigh-in for his rematch with Kubat Pulev.

Johnson resigned as British Prime Minister this week, much to the dismay of the British heavyweight.

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The announcement comes after he was embroiled in a series of scandals and controversies over the past few months, with immense pressure and resignations from fellow Tory MPs ultimately prompting the decision.

During Thursday’s press conference, Chisora ​​was asked if he was feeling the pressure ahead of his fight.

He replied: “Listen, I have more pressure at the moment because Boris Johnson has left the house, number 10.

“It was more pressure for me because I was a huge Boris Johnson fan.

“I’m a big Brexit fan, I love this Brexit.”

To show her support for Johnson on Friday, Chisora ​​wore a mask of her face throughout the weigh-in.

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Pulev took the stage first.

The Bulgarian shook hands with all the officials and then was offered a handshake by Eddie Hearn.

He grabbed the promoter’s hand and squeezed it roughly, tugging him lightly across the stage as if trying to break his arm.

Chisora ​​then emerged wearing her mask.

Pulev weighed 250 pounds, while Chisora ​​weighed 258.2 pounds.

They concluded by facing off one last time as Pulev stared oddly at a mask of the outgoing prime minister.

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Asked if he wants the premiership now that Johnson has stepped down, Hearn told Boxing King Media: “I think I would do a really good job.

“But my old [Barry Hearn] would do a better job.

“But the problem is, however useless Boris Johnson may be, the others are also useless.

“So we’re all screwed really, aren’t we?

“A lot to change.

“It’s not a political interview, but you need someone running the country who’s smart.

“Not just – I know I went to public school too – but not just a public school kid who doesn’t understand people, doesn’t understand the state the country is in on many different levels.”

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