Chisora vs Wilder: Heavyweight Showdown at London's O2 Arena
This Saturday, April 4, boxing fans will witness a monumental heavyweight clash as Derek Chisora takes on Deontay Wilder at London's O2 Arena. The fight marks the 50th professional contest for both fighters, potentially serving as a career finale, with speculation that Chisora may retire afterward.
Fight Details and Background
The bout is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, with live coverage commencing at 7pm. The main event ringwalks are expected around 10.25pm. Chisora, known as 'Del Boy', enters with a record of 36-13, including 23 knockouts, and is on a three-fight winning streak. Wilder, 'The Bronze Bomber', holds a record of 44-4-1 with 43 knockouts but has faced setbacks, losing four of his last six bouts, including two to Tyson Fury.
In the lead-up, Chisora emphasized respect for Wilder, stating to The Ring, "It's all love, but when that bell goes off, I need to get to him. If I give him space, it'll be a long night for me. I have to get to him and smash him up." Both fighters have storied careers, with Chisora having faced legends like Tyson Fury and Vitali Klitschko.
How to Watch and Live Stream Options
The fight is exclusively broadcast on DAZN, with multiple viewing options available:
- Free with DAZN Ultimate Tier: Subscribers to this £24.99 monthly or annual plan receive at least 12 pay-per-view bouts annually, including this fight, Wardley vs Dubois on May 9, and Usyk vs Verhoeven on May 23, plus 185 additional fight nights. DAZN estimates potential savings of £320 per year compared to individual PPV purchases.
- Pay-Per-View Bundle: A reduced-rate bundle for Wilder vs Chisora and Wardley vs Dubois is available at £39.99.
- Standard Pay-Per-View: The fight can be purchased individually for a one-time fee of £24.99.
Note that competing platforms like Sky Sports and TNT Sports will not air the event due to DAZN's exclusive rights.
Full Fight Card
The event features a stacked undercard:
- Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder (heavyweight)
- Viddal Riley vs Matuesz Masternak (European cruiserweight title)
- Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra (middleweight)
- Matty Harris vs Franklin Igantius (heavyweight)
- Amir Anderson vs Jordan Dujon (middleweight)
- Ashton Sylve vs Raul Antonio Galaviz Hernandez (super lightweight)
This highly anticipated matchup promises excitement for boxing enthusiasts, with accessible viewing options ensuring fans don't miss the action.
