Boxing Heavyweights Chisora and Wilder to Clash in London

The two knockout artists will meet in the Misfits Boxing main event on Saturday.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:00am

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Former world heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora will face off against the hard-hitting Deontay Wilder in the main event of the Misfits Boxing card on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. The two veteran heavyweights have a combined 66 knockouts between them and will be looking to put on an explosive show for fight fans.

Why it matters

This matchup between Chisora and Wilder pits two of the most exciting heavyweights in the sport against each other. Both men are known for their punching power and aggressive fighting styles, which should make for a thrilling main event. The winner could potentially earn another shot at a world title in the future.

The details

Chisora, a 42-year-old from Zimbabwe, enters the fight with a 36-13 record and 23 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win over Otto Wallin in his last outing in February 2025. Wilder, a 40-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, holds a 44-3-1 record with 43 knockouts. He last fought in June 2025, scoring a seventh-round TKO over Tyrrel Anthony Herndon.

  • The fight will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the O2 Arena in London.
  • The main event between Chisora and Wilder is tentatively scheduled for 10:30 p.m. BST.

The players

Derek Chisora

A 42-year-old heavyweight boxer from Zimbabwe with a 36-13 record and 23 knockouts.

Deontay Wilder

A 40-year-old heavyweight boxer from Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a 44-3-1 record and 43 knockouts.

Viddal Riley

An unbeaten cruiserweight boxer who will challenge Mateusz Masternak for the European Boxing Union cruiserweight championship in the co-main event.

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What’s next

The winner of the Chisora vs. Wilder fight could potentially earn another shot at a world heavyweight title in the future.

The takeaway

This heavyweight showdown between the veteran Chisora and the hard-hitting Wilder promises to deliver an action-packed main event for fight fans. With a combined 66 knockouts between them, the two punchers are sure to provide plenty of fireworks in London.