In a major development for the boxing world, heavyweight contenders Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder have formally put pen to paper, finalising their contracts for a highly anticipated showdown scheduled for April 4. The blockbuster event will now be broadcast live and exclusively on the DAZN streaming platform, marking a significant shift from the initially proposed Sky Box Office pay-per-view arrangement.
Venue and Promotional Details Confirmed
Daily Mail Sport can exclusively reveal that the bout will take place at London's iconic O2 Arena, confirming the venue for what promises to be a historic night. The event will be staged by MF Pro, the promotional company headed by Kalle and Nisse Sauerland, in association with co-promoters Queensberry Promotions.
Broadcast Rights Shift to DAZN
The contest had originally been agreed with Sky Box Office for UK distribution. However, overwhelming global interest in the matchup prompted a late change, with DAZN successfully swooping in to secure exclusive worldwide broadcast rights. This move underscores the international appeal of one of the most eagerly awaited heavyweight clashes of the year.
Kalle Sauerland of MF Pro expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating: 'Two massive names and two true legends of the sport will collide on one unforgettable, historic night in the heavyweight division. Derek Chisora v Deontay Wilder will be a genuine heavyweight shoot-out - a fight about legacy. One legend on the brink of departure, another chasing further glory.'
He added: 'At MF Pro, alongside our partners at DAZN and Queensberry, we are proud to deliver this spectacle live and exclusively to boxing fans across the world. For those lucky enough to witness it in person at the iconic O2, they will be watching boxing history unfold - a fight that will be replayed and remembered for decades. The stakes couldn't be higher. This is about legacy, history, and it promises to be absolutely spine-tingling.'
Stacked Undercard Featuring British Talent
The main event is expected to be supported by a strong undercard packed with British talent. Cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley, widely regarded as one of the division's most promising rising stars, is understood to be lined up for the co-main event slot over the Easter weekend. Additionally, welterweight prospect Harlem Eubank, cousin of middleweight star Chris Eubank Jr, is also anticipated to feature on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant fight cards of 2025.
Profiles of the Main Event Fighters
Derek Chisora has cemented his status as one of the most beloved and enduring figures of his generation in British boxing. He has earned widespread admiration for his remarkable durability, sheer fearlessness, and unwavering willingness to face the sport's very best competitors. Throughout his career, the British heavyweight has shared the ring with elite names including Vitali Klitschko, Tyson Fury, and Oleksandr Usyk.
Standing opposite him in the ring on April 4 will be one of the most feared punchers the sport has ever known. Deontay Wilder, famously known as the 'Bronze Bomber', reigned as the WBC heavyweight champion for an impressive five years. He built a formidable reputation for delivering devastating, highlight-reel knockouts before ultimately losing his title to Tyson Fury in their 2021 rematch trilogy.
On April 4 at the O2 Arena in London, two contrasting careers, two formidable legacies, and the hopes of countless boxing fans will collide for what promises to be an unforgettable night of heavyweight action, exclusively on DAZN.
