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Deontay Wilder Defeats Derek Chisora in Brutal Majority Decision
Victory keeps Wilder in mix for potential megafights against Usyk and Joshua
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:18pm by Ben Kaplan
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Former unified heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder won a brutal majority decision victory over former title contender Derek Chisora in a fight between two veterans with 50 fights each. The victory keeps Wilder in the mix for potential megafights against lineal heavyweight champion Oleksander Usyk and former champion Anthony Joshua.
Why it matters
Wilder's career has stumbled in recent overseas fights, but this win on British soil could put him in a stronger negotiating position for a potential fight against Usyk later this year. Meanwhile, the 42-year-old Chisora has indicated this was his final fight, marking the end of an era for one of the most beloved figures in British boxing.
The details
Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) earned a victory on the judges' scorecards for only the second time in his career, overcoming a tough challenge from the 36-14 Chisora. Both fighters were making their 50th career appearance in the ring. Wilder was the younger of the two at 40 years old, while Chisora is 42.
- The fight took place on April 5, 2026.
- Roughly thirteen years ago, Wilder and Chisora were supposed to fight but the bout was derailed when Wilder was arrested following a domestic dispute.
The players
Deontay Wilder
A former unified heavyweight champion who has stumbled in recent overseas fights but scored a big win over Derek Chisora, keeping him in the mix for potential megafights against Usyk and Joshua.
Derek Chisora
A former title contender who has gone from being the 'boogeyman' in British boxing to one of its most beloved figures, Chisora has indicated this was his final fight, marking the end of an era.
Oleksander Usyk
The lineal heavyweight champion, Usyk was previously linked to a fight with Wilder this summer in San Francisco, though that bout now appears unlikely.
Anthony Joshua
The former heavyweight champion, Wilder's victory could put him in a stronger position to negotiate a potential megafight against Joshua.
What’s next
Wilder's victory could potentially set up a megafight against Usyk or Joshua later this year, though Usyk's schedule appears full for the near future.
The takeaway
This hard-fought victory for Wilder over the veteran Chisora keeps the former champion in the heavyweight title picture, while also marking the likely end of an era for the beloved Chisora in British boxing.
