"Image source, Getty Images Derek Chisora's fight with former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been confirmed 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. Chisora said 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 pair were due to 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 division's most feared puncher."
Derek Chisora and former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will fight at the O2 Arena in London on 4 April. The bout will mark the 50th professional fight for both fighters, with Chisora aged 42 and Wilder 40. Chisora had said he would retire after his 50th bout overseas, but will now face Wilder on home soil. The pair were due to fight 13 years ago before Wilder withdrew after an arrest for domestic violence prevented him travelling to the UK. Chisora enters on a three-fight winning streak, while Wilder, who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020 and won his first 40 fights, returned in June 2025 with a seventh-round stoppage of Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.
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