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Derek Chisora is set to outweigh Deontay Wilder by nearly 18 kilograms in their upcoming heavyweight clash this Saturday, after the Briton registered a career-high weight. At Friday's official weigh-in at York Hall, Chisora tipped the scales at 120.9 kg, his heaviest ever. In contrast, Wilder weighed in at 102.7 kg, creating a significant difference between the two.
Chisora's previous highest weight was 117.9 kg for his bout against Tyson Fury in 2022. The two boxers faced off one last time before the fight, but there was no tension between them, as they have built a good friendship over the years.
Nevertheless, both have promised to set aside pleasantries and end the fight with a decisive knockout. For Chisora (36-16, 23 KOs), this will be his 50th and final career fight, as he insists he will retire from boxing even if he wins.
Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) told ESPN this week that his confidence is sky-high and he wants to prove he can still deliver the knockouts that earned him the WBC title earlier in his career. The American has lost four of his last six fights.
Chisora anticipates an emotional evening and admits he will likely shed tears during his ring walk at The O2 Arena.
"Man, this is a beautiful thing," Chisora told ESPN. "I'm going to be waving the British flag all day. I'm going to have my boys deck out the O2 Arena with flags... Raise the colours. It's going to be emotional. Very emotional. The 49th [fight] was very emotional... This one is going to be crazy emotional."
At Thursday's press conference, the Briton announced he would put pressure on his opponent from the very first bell.
"He has great power, but I'm going to start so fast that this fight won't go 12 rounds. I know what kind of energy I need. I need that crazy energy. I need war and pain. I'm going to hit this man everywhere. I just pray nobody makes excuses," Chisora stated.
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