Chisora says his wife approved one more fight as talks continue for a second bout with Wilder after their April clash in London
Derek Chisora says talks are already underway for a rematch with Deontay Wilder after deciding to continue his career beyond their April 4 fight at London’s O2 Arena. Chisora revealed his wife gave him the “green light” to take the second Wilder fight despite previously calling the first meeting the final bout of his career.
“I’m working on the rematch. The wife has given me the green light, so I will be doing the rematch,” said Chisora to Sky Sports Boxing.
“I haven’t confirmed it yet. I have a couple of meetings tomorrow, and we will see how that goes.”
Chisora originally presented the Wilder bout as the closing chapter of his career, which made his decision to continue surprising given the punishment he absorbed over 50 professional fights.
The British heavyweight has shared the ring with names like Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Dillian Whyte across a long career that has made him one of the most recognizable veterans in UK boxing.
Chisora said Wilder also wants the second fight despite winning the first meeting.
“He is keen because he’s upset with the result as well. Yes, he might have won, but he’s upset, so we are going to run it back.”
A rematch would likely bring renewed scrutiny from the British Boxing Board of Control because of Chisora’s age and the amount of punishment he has taken late in his career. Even so, his willingness to trade and his pressure style still make him a draw in the UK heavyweight scene.
Chisora says the plan remains unchanged after the rematch.
“That’s it. End of this year, I will retire,” said Derek.