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Deontay Wilder, right, scored two knockdowns against Derek Chisora. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images LONDON — On Saturday, Deontay Wilder triumphed over Derek Chisora through a split verdict in a fierce yet captivating heavyweight contest, thereby re-establishing his relevance for more prominent encounters. Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) registered a pair of knockdowns but incurred a point penalty…

ESPN Multiple Contributors Apr 4, 2026, 05:51 PM ET Email Print Access Further Reactions Greetings and a warm welcome to ESPN’s real-time coverage for what is set to be an intense, action-packed heavyweight confrontation featuring Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder. – Derek Chisora’s distinguished career: Rolex timepieces, altercations with Haye & legendary contests– Deontay Wilder discovered…

Wilder had previously been linked to a clash with the Ukrainian champion before negotiations cooled. Usyk had been exploring a fight with Wilder earlier this year after declining interest in a bout with Fabio Wardley and stepping away from one of his belts. Discussions around a heavyweight showdown circulated for months, but the fight never reached the contract stage. The landscape has shifted…

[TECH AND FINANCIAL] RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 23: Deontay Wilder looks on during the WBC International & WBO … More Intercontinental Heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker during the Day of Reckoning: Fight Night at Kingdom Arena on December 23, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Getty Images Former WBC heavyweight boxing…

[TECH AND FINANCIAL] Deontay Wilder poses for a portrait ahead of his Heavyweight fight against Zhilei Zhang (Photo by … More Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Getty Images Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is returning to the ring on June 27 when he takes on Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas. I had an opportunity to speak with Wilder this week, and while we may not have agreed on a key…