Overview
- Deontay Wilder will face Derek Chisora on April 4 at The O2 Arena on DAZN pay-per-view in what is billed as the 50th professional fight for both heavyweights.
- At a London press event, Wilder called the matchup a must-win and said he seeks a devastating knockout, while Chisora reiterated plans to retire after the bout.
- Wilder walked out of a talkSPORT appearance after clashing with host Simon Jordan over questions about Tyson Fury, ending the interview following a heated exchange.
- In recent interviews, Wilder repeated allegations that Fury cheated in two of their three fights and said he will present evidence in a documentary, while Fury publicly mocked and dismissed the claims.
- Wilder said negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk stalled before he signed to fight Chisora; Misfits is promoting the event and DAZN secured broadcast rights after late competition.