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Chisora vs Wilder: Date, Tickets, Undercard and How to Watch the Fight
Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder are set to clash in a thrilling meeting of heavyweight legends, with the bout scheduled for next weekend in London. This mouthwatering confrontation pits a British icon against an American one, promising high stakes and dramatic implications for both fighters' careers.
A Pivotal Moment for Two Boxing Veterans
The main event at the O2 Arena will see Chisora fight for what he claims will be the final time as a professional, while Wilder's own boxing future may hang in the balance. At 42 years old, Chisora has long appeared near the end of his career yet has persistently continued to compete. He now swears that this bout with Wilder will herald his official retirement.
Meanwhile, Wilder, 40, has looked a faded force in recent years following his dominant reign as WBC champion. The American has suggested he will continue boxing past this contest, but a defeat could potentially change his mind. Wilder's record stands at 2-4 in his last six fights, including three knockouts—two delivered by his rival Tyson Fury.
Despite his reputation as arguably the hardest hitter in heavyweight history, Wilder has appeared more hesitant recently. In Chisora, he faces a remarkably resilient opponent with an immense capacity to absorb punches and keep swinging. This stylistic matchup adds intrigue to an already compelling narrative.
Essential Fight Details: When and How to Watch
When is the fight? Chisora vs Wilder will take place on Saturday 4 April at the O2 Arena in London. While timings are not yet officially confirmed, the main card is expected to begin at 6pm BST (10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET). Main-event ring walks are due at approximately 10pm BST (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET).
How can I watch it? The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view worldwide. Pricing is set at £24.99 in the UK, $49.99 in the US and Canada, and $19.99 or equivalent in other regions.
How to get tickets: Tickets are currently on sale via AXS.
Odds: According to Betway, Chisora is priced at 4/9, Wilder at 7/4, and a draw at 16/1. The Independent vets betting sites for usability, security, and responsible gambling tools.
Full Fight Card and Undercard Highlights
The complete fight card, subject to change, features several notable matchups alongside the main event:
- Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder (heavyweight)
- Viddal Riley vs Mateusz Masternak (cruiserweight)
- Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra (vacant WBO interim middleweight title)
- Ashton Sylve vs Raul Antonio (super-lightweight)
- 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 (super-featherweight)
- Abner Teixeira vs TBA (heavyweight)
- Tom Welland vs Yahir Alexander Solorio Morales (featherweight)
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