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  • Derek Chisora Predicts Daniel Dubois vs Moses Itauma Next

    Derek Chisora Predicts Daniel Dubois vs Moses Itauma Next

    Derek Chisora says Daniel Dubois is the favorite to beat Moses Itauma if the two heavyweights meet.

    Dubois won the WBO heavyweight title Saturday, stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round at Co-Op Live in Manchester after twice being knocked down. Itauma, 21, is expected to be named the WBO’s mandatory challenger, putting a Dubois defense on the table.

    Speaking to Seconds Out, Chisora gave Dubois the edge.

    “Right now, with the odds, the favourite is Daniel, he is the world champion. So, I think Daniel [will win], but we know Itauma and how he is.”

    Any Dubois vs. Itauma fight would likely land in 2027 at the earliest. Itauma is expected to fight August 8 at the O2 Arena before a U.S. debut later this year. The matchup could also be bypassed entirely depending on whether Oleksandr Usyk vacates or defends the other heavyweight titles.

  • Wilder Edges Chisora by Split Decision in London Slugfest

    Wilder Edges Chisora by Split Decision in London Slugfest

    Deontay Wilder won a split decision over Derek Chisora on Saturday at The O2 Arena in London, taking their 12-round DAZN pay-per-view main event by scores of 115-111, 112-115, and 115-113.

    It was the 50th professional fight for both men, and the bout lived up to its billing as a power-punching heavyweight brawl. Chisora, who weighed in at 266.7 pounds on Friday, pressed the action throughout, working the body and throwing wide hooks. Wilder used his reach and jab to control distance but struggled to find clean shots early.

    Wilder scored knockdowns in the fourth and eighth rounds, both with his trademark right hand. The eighth-round sequence was the fight’s defining moment, as Wilder backed Chisora into a corner and unloaded. Chisora survived both times and continued fighting back. Wilder also had a point deducted during a chaotically officiated bout.

    The win was only the second decision victory of Wilder’s career, moving his record to 45-4-1 (43 KOs). Chisora drops to 36-14 (23 KOs).

    Wilder Calls for Compassion, Eyes Title Run

    Post-fight, Wilder said he pulled back in the later rounds after noticing swelling around Chisora’s temple. “Too many lives have been lost in this ring, nobody gives a damn about us,” Wilder told DAZN. “Us fighters have to look out for each other.”

    Wilder also said he is targeting another title run, calling the fight “magnificent” and inviting Chisora to go fishing in Alabama. With back-to-back wins now under his belt, a potential matchup with Anthony Joshua could be next on the radar.

    Chisora Teases Retirement, Leaves Door Open

    Chisora had said before the fight that this would be his final bout, but he declined to commit to retirement afterward. He thanked fans for supporting his career since he arrived in the UK at age 16 and started boxing, but stopped short of saying it was over for good.

    Full Card Results

    • Deontay Wilder def. Derek Chisora, split decision (115-111, 112-115, 115-113)
    • Viddal Riley def. Mateusz Masternak, unanimous decision (118-110, 118-110, 119-109) — wins European cruiserweight title
    • Denzel Bentley def. Endry Saavedra, TKO Round 7 — wins WBO interim middleweight title
    • Matty Harris def. Franklin Ignatius, KO Round 2
    • Amir Anderson def. Jordan Dujon, TKO Round 8
    • Ashton Sylve def. Raul Antonio Galaviz Hernandez, unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 78-74)
    • Jermaine Dhliwayo def. Jake Morgan, TKO Round 7
    • Dan Toward def. Misael Da Veiga, TKO Round 3
  • Wilder vs. Chisora Preview: Full Card, Odds, How to Watch

    Wilder vs. Chisora Preview: Full Card, Odds, How to Watch

    Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) and Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) collide Saturday, April 4 at the O2 Arena in London. It’s the 50th professional fight for both men, and the stakes couldn’t look more different. For Chisora, it’s a farewell. For Wilder, it’s supposed to be a relaunch.

    The main card streams on DAZN PPV beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Ring walks for the main event are expected around 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. BST).

    What’s at Stake

    Chisora has called this his retirement fight, and he’s earned the right to frame it that way. The 42-year-old Londoner rides a three-fight win streak into his home arena, with decision victories over Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin giving him legitimate momentum heading into his final bout.

    Wilder, 40, needs this fight to mean something beyond a payday. The former WBC heavyweight champion has gone 2-4 since losing the title to Tyson Fury in 2020, with losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang raising serious questions about what’s left. His June 2025 stoppage of Tyrrell Herndon got him back in the win column, but the level of opposition didn’t answer much.

    A convincing win could set up a potential summer fight with Oleksandr Usyk, who has publicly expressed interest in adding Wilder to his resume before he retires. But Wilder would need to look the part, not just survive.

    The Matchup

    The dynamic is straightforward. Chisora pressures, throws volume, and wears opponents down over 12 rounds. Wilder hunts for one shot. If the fight goes long, it favors Chisora. If it doesn’t, Wilder probably found the right hand.

    Wilder has a new head trainer in Don House, who replaced Malik Scott ahead of the Herndon fight. Wilder described Scott as a “brother” and credited him for helping through a difficult stretch, but the change signals a desire for a fresh approach. House has trained over 28 champions across boxing and MMA.

    The concern with Wilder goes beyond the record. His punch output has dropped significantly in recent fights, he absorbed heavy punishment against Zhang, and at 40 years old, the physical decline is harder to reverse. Even Chisora has acknowledged the toll the Fury trilogy took on Wilder.

    Betting Odds

    Chisora is the favorite at -190 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Wilder is the underdog at +150. The over/under is set at 8.5 rounds, with the over at -125 and the under at -110. A knockout finish is expected by most books regardless of the winner.

    Full Fight Card (DAZN PPV)

    Main Event: Derek Chisora vs. Deontay Wilder, Heavyweight, 12 rounds

    Co-Main: Viddal Riley (13-0) vs. Mateusz Masternak (50-6), IBF World Cruiserweight Title Eliminator

    Undercard:

    Denzel Bentley vs. Endry Saavedra, Interim WBO World Middleweight Title

    Matty Harris vs. Franklin Ignatius, Heavyweight

    Amir Anderson vs. Jordan Dujon, Middleweight

    Dan Toward vs. Misael Da Veiga, Super Welterweight

    Jermaine Dhliwayo vs. Jake Morgan

    Ashton Sylve vs. Tony Galaviz, Super Lightweight

    Tom Welland vs. Alexander Morales

    How to Watch

    The event streams exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view. In the U.S., the main card starts at 2 p.m. ET. A DAZN subscription is required. The fight can be accessed via the DAZN app on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers.

  • Deontay Wilder Taunts Derek Chisora: ‘Try to Kill Me’

    Deontay Wilder Taunts Derek Chisora: ‘Try to Kill Me’

    Deontay Wilder recently sent out a message tp Derek Chisora ahead of their April 4th clash at the O2 Arena in London — and it isn’t exactly what you’d expect from a man who calls his opponent a friend.

    Speaking with Louis Hart of Ring Magazine during fight week in London, Wilder revealed exactly what he told Chisora when the two had their last real conversation before the fight.

    “When I say that we can be friends on the outside, but when that fight comes, we going to turn that off. I’ve already told him — I want you to try to kill me. You understand me? And he looked at me kind of weird… like, that’s what I need.”

    The Last Conversation

    Wilder described a deliberate pre-fight ritual of cutting off communication entirely — something he’s done before, even with people close to him personally.

    “I also had a brother that I fought and I told him the same thing. This is going to be the last time we talk. The next time we see each other, we going to be in each other’s face. We going to be at war — because I need that point of time to turn it off.”

    The contrast between genuine friendship and fight-night ferocity is something Wilder says he’s made peace with. He’s cordial, even warm, with Chisora outside the ropes — but none of that carries into the ring.

    “I can be cordial, I can be friendly with anyone — but that don’t mean that I can’t switch to want to whoop your ass. That’s just what it is. We’re fighters. I’m a fighter. And I’m proven to be that way. This is not just talk.”

    Fight 50 at the O2

    The April 4 bout marks Wilder’s 50th professional fight — a milestone the former WBC heavyweight champion is approaching with a full head of competitive steam. Wilder says the setting only adds to the sense of occasion.

    “April the 4th at the O2 Arena — it’s going to be electrifying, it’s going to be crazy. It feels like my debut all over again. And I can’t wait.”

    Wilder has been away from the UK since his Sheffield debut years ago, and the return carries emotional weight. But make no mistake — whatever warmth he has for the country, and whatever friendship exists between him and Chisora, will be switched off long before the opening bell.