Derek Chisora to face Deontay Wilder in farewell heavyweight bout
British heavyweight Derek Chisora will face former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in his final professional fight at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, 4 April.
The 42-year-old veteran has insisted this upcoming contest will finally draw the curtain on his long and attritional career.
He meets an American opponent whose own boxing future remains highly uncertain following a challenging run of recent results.
The former titleholder from Alabama has secured just two victories in his last six bruising outings.
Careers on the line in the capital
That damaging stretch includes three knockout defeats, two of which were heavily inflicted by domestic rival Tyson Fury.
Despite possessing a fearsome reputation as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history, the 40-year-old has appeared notably hesitant in recent bouts.
He will instead face a remarkably resilient opponent who is celebrated for his immense capacity to absorb punishment and constantly press forward.
Timings and undercard details
Main card action in London is scheduled to begin at 18:00 BST.
The headline ring walks for the highly anticipated farewell bout are expected to follow at approximately 22:00 BST.
Fans will be able to watch the heavyweight event worldwide via DAZN pay-per-view.
The supporting bill features an intriguing cruiserweight clash between Viddal Riley and Mateusz Masternak, alongside Denzel Bentley taking on Endry Saavedra.
