Former WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder has surprised everyone and now it is official.
His return to big fights in the sport that is.
Wilder made a low key return last year and won by TKO in the US and got the cob webs off on a week that saw a last minute change of trainer as well.
Now he takes on Derek Chisora of the UK next up for Chisora’s 50th pro and possibly final fight in boxing. Here’s some of the reaction:
You can’t keep a good thing down.
These two boxers are two of the sport’s good fellas and great characters as well.
Excellent fighters in the ring most importantly with all action styles that fans always tune in for.
Both always leave it all in the ring.
DAZN have muscled in also on this to win the rights to show the fight and muscled in on Sky to take the right here.
Well done DAZN.
Some notes and facts on the upcoming big heavyweight fight:
Officially confirmed on January 30, 2026.Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Venue: The O2 Arena, London, UK.
Broadcast: Live and exclusive on DAZN (worldwide streaming).Promotion: Headlined by MF Pro (Misfits Pro, first pro event; involving Kalle Sauerland, KSI) in association with Queensberry Promotions (Hall of Famer Frank Warren).
Records:
- Deontay Wilder (“The Bronze Bomber”): 44-4-1 (43 KOs) — former WBC heavyweight champion, coming off a KO win over Tyrrell Herndon in June 2025.
- Derek Chisora (“War”): 36-13 (23 KOs) — veteran contender on a 3-fight win streak (including wins over Otto Wallin, Joe Joyce), possibly his farewell fight.
Style/Notes: Explosive heavyweight clash of power punchers; expected 12 rounds; could impact title contention talks for the winner.
Alas, Wilder has a big year this year ahead of him.
It is also understood he will fight then after Chisora the current heavyweight and pound for pound King — Oleksandr Usyk — this summer.
