Deontay Wilder 
Derek Chisora Deontay Wilder makes his UK debut on Saturday 4th April when he faces Derek Chisora at The O2 Arena in London. The fight — branded as "100" in reference to their combined career bouts — is broadcast live on DAZN PPV, promoted under Misfits Boxing's MF Pro division in association with Queensberry Promotions. This is a significant heavyweight contest and the backstory on both fighters is considerably more nuanced than the headline names suggest.
The Betting Odds
Derek Chisora comes in as the bookmakers' favourite. Current best prices:
- Derek Chisora: 4/7 (1.54) — Unibet, LeoVegas
- Deontay Wilder: 6/4 (2.50) — Virgin Bet, LeoVegas
- Draw: 18/1 (19.0)
Betfair Exchange has Wilder at 8/5 (2.62) if you want the best available price on the American.
Tale of the Tape
Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 42 KOs) remains one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history, but his record tells a more complex story than the knockouts alone suggest. He has four losses — twice to Tyson Fury, once to Joseph Parker in 2023, and once to Zhilei Zhang in 2024 — and stands at 2-3 in his last five fights. His most recent outing was a TKO win over Tyrrell Herndon in June 2025, so he returns after roughly nine months of inactivity. The right hand remains a genuine one-punch finish threat at any point, but his durability and chin have been tested at the highest level in recent years.
Derek Chisora (36-13) at 42 years old continues to defy every retirement narrative thrown at him. His recent form is genuinely impressive: 4-1 in his last five with wins over Otto Wallin (February 2025), Joe Joyce, Washington and Pulev — his only defeat in that stretch coming against Tyson Fury. Chisora arrives in better shape than his age and record might imply, and his high-volume aggressive style has caused problems for technically superior opponents throughout his career.
The Key Factors
Wilder's power vs Chisora's durability. Chisora has been stopped before but carries a durable chin against most heavyweights. Wilder's KO rate is historically exceptional but he needs to land cleanly on a fighter who throws back hard and doesn't stand still.
Activity and momentum. Wilder's last fight was June 2025 — nine months ago. Chisora fought in February 2025 and has been winning. The momentum sits firmly with the Londoner heading into fight week.
Wilder's UK debut. This is confirmed as Wilder's first time fighting in the UK. A capacity O2 crowd will be uniformly hostile — an environment Chisora has thrived in throughout his career.