Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at The O2 Arena in London and streams live worldwide on DAZN. The main card starts at 6:00 pm local time in London, which translates to 1:00 pm ET in the United States.
This bout is at heavyweight with twelve rounds scheduled and no title attached. Wilder needs a visible win that keeps him relevant among top-contenders. Chisora enters fight number fifty with his own timeline already public.
Promotion is handled by MF Pro, led by Kalle and Nisse Sauerland, alongside Queensberry Promotions. DAZN holds exclusive broadcast rights worldwide. No pay-per-view surcharge has been announced.
Why Wilder is here in April
Wilder’s options narrowed after recent defeats and long gaps between appearances. The division remains crowded near the top, and inactivity only pushes names backward. A London main event keeps him active, paid, and visible without waiting on sanctioning movement.
This is not a rebuilding fight. Chisora is durable, experienced, and comfortable turning bouts into extended exchanges. Wilder’s margin is execution, not reputation.
Why Chisora chose this opponent
Chisora has leaned into availability late in his career. Fight number fifty was always going to be staged, sold, and centered on significance rather than belts. Wilder provides global attention and a defined threat.
London crowds understand Chisora’s style. Forward steps. Clinch work. Body shots. Long nights. This pairing gives him a final stage that matches the size of his career.
What decides the fight
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Wilder’s ability to land clean straight shots before exchanges collapse into clinches
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Chisora’s success forcing repeated inside work and breaking rhythm
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Stamina across twelve rounds with both fighters carrying long professional mileage
This is a heavyweight bout built on repetition and durability rather than surprise.
How to watch and confirmed start times
The event streams live and exclusively on DAZN.
Confirmed times are:
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London local time: 6:00 pm BST
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USA Eastern Time: 1:00 pm ET
A standard DAZN subscription is required. No separate PPV price has been listed.
Event details and fight card
Event: Wilder vs Chisora
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom
Broadcast: DAZN worldwide
Start time: 6:00 pm London / 1:00 pm ET
Division: Heavyweight
Scheduled rounds: 12
Main event
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Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) vs Derek Chisora (35-13, 23 KOs)
Heavyweight, 12 rounds
The full undercard has not yet been confirmed by the promoter. Additional bouts, weights, and records will be added once officially announced.
This fight does not reorder the heavyweight division overnight. It clarifies who still belongs near its working edge and who no longer controls the direction of their own schedule.