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.
