Chisora vs Wilder set for April 4 at O2, back Chisora
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- Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder will clash at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, April 4, a bout that will bring their combined professional fight total to 100.
- Derek Chisora, 42, debuted in 2007 and holds a record of 36 wins and 13 defeats, and he says the fight may be his final appearance.
- Deontay Wilder, 40, enters with a 44‑4‑1 record after losing four of his last six bouts.
- BBC Sport gathered predictions from ten boxing figures, nine of whom backed Chisora while only Francesca Hennessy favoured Wilder.
- Joe Calzaghe and other pundits anticipate a late‑stage stoppage or knockout for Chisora, citing his durability and ability to grind down Wilder.
- Tommy Fury offered a 50/50 outlook, saying the winner will be whoever lands the big punch first.
Why it matters: If Chisora wins, he can retire on a high note, preserving his legacy, while a loss would underscore his waning durability. A Wilder victory could revive his faltering comeback, but the expert consensus suggests his recent decline may be hard to reverse, shaping betting odds and fan expectations.
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