DEREK CHISORA and Deontay Wilder wrapped up to launch their red-hot rivalry in New York’s frozen Times Square. Wilder, 40, draped the Stars and Stripes over his narrow shoulders to stave off the plunging temperatures. But as talks stalled amid a struggle to find financing for the bout – Wilder turned his attention to Chisora – who was searching for a farewell fight. Derek Chisora will fight for the 50th and (perhaps) final time against Deontay Wilder, while Daniel Dubois is also on the comeback trail. Chisora meanwhile has won his last three on the spin – and refuses to let Wilder’s recent fragility protect him from a pasting.

Source: The Times February 03, 2026 01:34 UTC