Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion, is set to make his return to the boxing ring on April 4, 2024. He will face Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena in London. This highly anticipated match will headline the inaugural Misfits Pro event and will be streamed live on DAZN.
Wilder enters this bout with a professional record of 44 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with a remarkable 43 knockouts to his name. After experiencing a challenging period from 2020 to 2024, where he recorded just one victory in five fights, Wilder aims to secure his second consecutive win. His recent performances have included a knockout victory over Robert Helenius, but he also faced defeats against notable opponents such as Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker, and Zhilei Zhang.
This matchup against Chisora will mark Wilder’s first fight in the United Kingdom in over a decade. The last time he competed in England was against Audley Harrison in 2013. Now at 40 years old, Wilder is eager to showcase his skills on the international stage once again.
Chisora, a former title contender with a record of 36 wins and 13 losses, has had a resurgence in recent fights. He has secured three consecutive victories against Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce, and Otto Wallin after a knockout loss to then-WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in 2022. At the age of 42, Chisora has faced some of the toughest heavyweights in the sport, including Oleksandr Usyk, Joseph Parker, Dillian Whyte, and Vitali Klitschko.
Originally, there were speculations about a potential matchup between Wilder and Usyk, but this fight with Chisora will now headline the first professional boxing event organized by Misfit Boxing. As anticipation builds for the fight, fans are keen to see whether Wilder can reclaim his status in the heavyweight division and how Chisora will fare against a former champion.
With the boxing landscape ever-changing, this bout promises to deliver excitement and a showcase of talent, adding another chapter to the storied careers of both fighters.
