Chisora v Wilder locked in for London's O2 Arena

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Derek Chisora’s fight with former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is locked in for the O2 Arena in London on 4 April.

Chisora v Wilder locked in for Londons O2 Arena Image source, Image caption, Derek Chisora has challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2012 and 2022 By Lorraine McKenna BBC Sport Journalist Published 5 hours ago Derek Chisoras fight with former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been locked in for the O2 Arena in London on 4 April. The event will be a 50th professional fight for both 42-year-old Chisora and American Wilder, 40. (yes, really)

Chisora dropped last year he would retire after a 50th bout which would take place overseas, but the Briton is now set to face Wilder on home soil.

The Details

The pair were because of fight 13 years ago but Wilder withdrew from the bout after an arrest for domestic violence prevented him from travelling to the UK. Chisora is on a three-fight winning streak, including points victories over Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin.

Wilder held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, winning his first 40 fights, and was once considered the divisions most feared puncher. He drew with Tyson Fury in 2018 in the first bout of their trilogy, then suffered successive defeats by the Gypsy King in 2020 and 2021.

Why This Matters

Wilder returned in June 2025 after more than a year out with a seventh-round stoppage of little-known Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.

This is the kind of move that can define a season.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

Thoughts? Drop them below.