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Derek Chisora will face former world heavyweight champion deontay Wilder in London on April 27th, 2024, in what Chisora has stated will be his final professional fight.
Background and Fight Details
The bout, scheduled for April 27th at the O2 Arena in London, marks the 50th professional fight of Chisora’s career. Chisora had previously announced his intention to retire after reaching 50 fights, initially planning for the milestone to occur overseas. However, he has opted to conclude his career against the formidable wilder on home soil.
This fight has a history. The pair were originally scheduled to compete 13 years ago in 2011, but the fight fell through when Wilder was arrested on domestic violence charges, preventing him from traveling to the UK.
Fighter Profiles
Deontay Wilder
Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) was onc considered one of the most hazardous punchers in boxing history, boasting a remarkable run of 40 consecutive wins, all by knockout. He held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2019, with 10 successful title defenses. Though, his dominance was challenged by Tyson Fury, with whom he fought three times. The first fight ended in a draw, while Fury won the subsequent two bouts by knockout.
More recently, Wilder has faced setbacks, suffering stoppage defeats to Joseph Parker in December 2023 and Zhilei Zhang in June 2024.