Wilder defeated Derek Chisora and boldly challenged Joshua to a fight
American heavyweight Deontay Wilder secured a hard-fought victory over Britain’s Derek Chisora in the main event of the boxing show at London’s O2 Arena.
Immediately after the results were announced, the “Bronze Bomber” put on a show, publicly accusing Anthony Joshua of being a coward.
The bout, which took place on the night of April 5, 2026, went the full distance and ended with a split decision in favor of the American.
Throughout the fight, spectators witnessed a real back-and-forth: Wilder sent his opponent to the canvas twice, but found himself on the canvas himself after a powerful blow from Chisora.
“Let’s do this. He’s terrified,” Wilder declared, striding past AJ, who was watching the fight from the audience.
The American boxer insists that Joshua has been deliberately avoiding a fight with him in the ring for several years now.
For 40-year-old Deontay Wilder, this victory marked his 45th win in his professional career, 43 of which he ended early.
The American last stepped into the ring in June 2025, when he confidently defeated his compatriot Tyrrell Gherdon by technical knockout.
Despite the loss, 42-year-old veteran Derek Chisora demonstrated remarkable resilience, which has become his trademark.
This was the 14th loss on the British fighter’s record, who had celebrated a victory over Sweden’s Otto Wallin as recently as February 2025.
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