Derek Chisora will carry a significant weight advantage into his Saturday showdown with Deontay Wilder. At Friday’s weigh-ins for their 12-round main event at The O2 Arena in London, Chisora tipped the scales at 266.7 pounds while Wilder came in at 226.4 pounds.
The 40-pound weight difference is not unusual for Wilder, who has consistently competed on the smaller side of the heavyweight division. The former WBC champion gave up similar weight disadvantages in his trilogy of fights with Tyson Fury.
Chisora Wears Fury Mask During Face-Off
After weighing in, Chisora appeared wearing a Tyson Fury mask during the final face-off, prompting a lighthearted exchange between the two fighters. “Hilarious,” Wilder said of the mask. “I ain’t know it was Halloween.”
“I just wanted to put it on, because I know he’s got PTSD with Tyson Fury, and that’s the game of boxing,” Chisora said. “There’s crazy mind games.”
Both Fighters Ready for 50th Career Bout
Despite the pre-fight theatrics, both fighters remained respectful during their final interview. The bout marks the 50th professional fight for both men and is billed as Chisora’s retirement fight.
“I think all of you know what time it is,” Chisora said. “When I strap up the boots, when I strap up the gloves, I go in there, there’s only one thing: F*ck it, let’s go! So, there’s no point in trying to sugarcoat it, and A, and B, and C. I know for a fact this is going to be an amazing fight between me and this man right here.”
Wilder emphasized his focus heading into the fight. “I had a lot of things going on. But this time around? There’s nothing,” Wilder said. “All the way around.”
Full Weigh-In Results
Deontay Wilder (226.4) vs. Derek Chisora (266.7)
Mateusz Masternak (199) vs. Viddal Riley (198.3), EBU European Cruiserweight Title Fight
Denzel Bentley (159.6) vs. Endry Saavedra (159.7), Interim WBO Middleweight Title Fight
Matty Harris (249.2) vs. Franklin Ignatius (237.4)
Amir Anderson (159.5) vs. Jordan Dujon (162.9)
Ashton Sylve (143) vs. Raul Antonio Galaviz Hernandez (144)
Jermaine Dhilwayo (126.9) vs. Jake Morgan (126.2)
Dan Toward (155) vs. Misael Da Veiga (151.8)
Tom Welland (131.5) vs. Alexander Morales (128.8)
The Wilder vs. Chisora card streams live on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday.
