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Apologetic Chisora called for March 14 hearing

Dereck Chisora returned to England on Sunday © PA Photos

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Dereck Chisora has "wholeheartedly apologised" for his conduct throughout Saturday's WBC heavyweight title fight with Vitali Klitschko, which ended with him trading blows with fellow Brit David Haye.

Chisora has been called to a hearing by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) on March 14, during which he will be asked to explain a series of incidents that brought boxing into disrepute over the weekend.

Chisora began events by slapping Klitschko at the pre-fight weigh-in, and then spat at Vitali's brother Wladimir during fight night. Then, followed a lop-sided points loss, the Briton brawled with Haye in ugly scenes shown around the world.

"Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC world heavyweight title challenge against Vitali Klitschko in Munich at the weekend has attracted, I feel 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," Chisora said in a statement.

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

Chisora claimed he was glassed during his scrap with Haye, and has since been questioned by police on both that incident and his promise to 'shoot' the Hayemaker. He will now hold his silence until the March 14 hearing.

"I cannot go into the specific details at the moment as quite rightly the British Boxing Board of Control will be investigating this matter and also the altercation that took place between David Haye and myself where I was struck by a bottle," he said.

"Despite all of this, the bottom line is, I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down. I acknowledge that my actions were totally unprofessional, with or without provocation. Now, with a cool head and the benefit of hindsight, my actions at the weekend were regrettable to say the least and I am deeply embarrassed at the scenes reported in the media.

"I acknowledge that I have a duty as a professional boxer to conduct myself properly at all times, especially with boxing being a sport of controlled aggression. I have let lots of people down on Saturday night, including myself, and for that I am truly sorry.

"In Munich I fully co-operated with the German authorities and as a result I was released without charge. I will be making no further comment at this stage and will wait for any formal hearing to take place."

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