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Wilder Edges Chisora by Split Decision in Chaotic O2 Slugfest

The result revives Wilder's push for marquee heavyweight fights.

Overview

  • Wilder, in a bout Saturday at London's O2 Arena on DAZN, won a split decision with scorecards of 115-111 and 115-113 against a 115-112 for Chisora.
  • The fight was messy and dramatic, as Wilder scored two knockdowns and had a point deducted for pushing, with both veterans visibly exhausted down the stretch.
  • Billed as his farewell, Chisora received a roaring send-off yet stopped short of a clear retirement confirmation after the final bell.
  • The victory keeps the 40-year-old former WBC champion in the conversation for high-profile bouts, with media and promoters floating names like Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.
  • Both men reached their 50th pro fight on a night set up by a 40-pound weigh-in gap and a late glove dispute that was settled before the opening bell.