Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has delivered a decisive prediction for a potential showdown between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, forecasting a stoppage victory for the British veteran.
Fury's Expert Analysis
Fury, who possesses unique insight having fought both men three times each, took to social media to share his thoughts on the rumoured bout. "I've just seen that Chisora and Deontay Wilder are going to do a fight. I've fought both of these men, three times actually, and I think it's a very good fight," Fury stated.
He continued with a clear prediction: "But on this one I'm going to with my boy Del Boy, War Chisora for a stoppage." The champion added encouragement for the 42-year-old Chisora with a chant of 'It's coming home' and argued that a belt should be on the line for what he considers a clash of legends.
Background of the Potential Matchup
Boxing journalist Dan Rafael recently claimed on social media platform X that Chisora and Wilder "are finalising a fight that will take place in April in London." This development comes despite Wilder originally being expected to face unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk next.
The bout could serve as a significant milestone for Chisora, potentially marking his 50th professional fight and retirement bout against a major name like Wilder. The Briton recently posted a video appearing to show him signing a contract, with the number '50' prominently attached to the post.
Recent Form and Stakes
Despite being 42 years old, Chisora enters this potential matchup on a three-fight winning streak, having defeated Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin since August 2023. His resurgence has positioned him for one final high-profile contest.
Meanwhile, Wilder, 40, has experienced mixed results in recent years, losing two of his four fights since his back-to-back defeats against Fury in 2020 and 2021. Those losses came against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, raising questions about his current form.
The stakes are particularly high for Wilder, as a loss to Chisora could potentially scupper his final opportunity to challenge for a world championship against Usyk. This adds significant pressure to what Fury describes as "a great fight" between two seasoned warriors.
Historical Context
Fury's perspective carries weight given his extensive history with both fighters. He defeated Chisora three times during their encounters and won two of his three epic bouts with Wilder, with one ending in a dramatic draw. The Fury-Wilder trilogy is widely regarded as one of the greatest in modern boxing history.
In his social media comments, Fury emphasised the credentials of both potential combatants, describing Wilder as "a world champion with 10 title defences, from the USA" and Chisora as "an absolute warlord from the United Kingdom, who has fought everybody, never ducked anybody, and would have been a good heavyweight in any era."
As negotiations reportedly progress toward an April showdown in London, the boxing world awaits official confirmation of what promises to be a compelling clash between two veteran heavyweights with everything to prove.
