2026-01-26 12:30:14
Deontay Wilder could be Derek Chisora’s final fight.
The two boxing legends are believed to be closing in on a deal for a huge clash, which would mark British heavyweight veteran Chisora’s 50th bout over his 15-year career, and promoter Kalle Sauerland has suggested it could be a historic moment.
He told Sky Sports: “I think either way the sport would lose, after that fight, a massive part of this heavyweight generation’s history because I think one would step down after that fight.
“So it’s literally last man standing. It’s a fight that resembles a Hollywood film, it’s not far off Rocky.
“A fight that is a true 50-50. The public would not be able to split them before the fight and it’s those sort of fights that really engage the boxing world, especially at heavyweight and especially with two massive heavyweight names with absolutely everything on the line.”
Sauerland is “very excited” for the fight to be arranged, although 42-year-old Chisora and his team are yet to comment.
The promoter added: “Very excited being so close to getting the fight done. It’s, I think, an absolute blockbuster of a heavyweight fight with two of the biggest names in the current heavyweight division.”
“Both men have faced all the names from Vitali Klitschko through to Tyson Fury and have been involved in some of the most historic heavyweight boxing nights over the last decade.”
He pointed to the legacy of both men and the back catalogue of fights they have each built up.
He said: “If you think of the fighters and the fights [Chisora has] faced, it’s simply unbelievable.
“I couldn’t count the amount of world champions he’s faced and Derek, when it’s on the big stage, is never in a bad fight. There’s some absolute classics.”
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