Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora | DAZN - 4 April 2026

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[KiwiRider]

We expected to pay for this multi millionaire's second cash out fight?
The Tyson Fury trilogy fight wasn't enough?
This should be free to air to make up for that.

[SeanBrennan]

We expected to pay for this multi millionaire's second cash out fight?
The Tyson Fury trilogy fight wasn't enough?
This should be free to air to make up for that.

Surely they can’t charge us for this Kiwi?! If you’ve jinxed it I’ll cry!

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DEREK CHISORA TO FIGHT ON DEC. 13 SHOW HEADLINED BY MOSES ITAUMA

Derek Chisora has revealed that the 50th fight of his career will take place Dec. 13 on the Queensberry Promotions card at Co-op Live, Arena in Manchester.

Chisora is currently mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title held by undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, who will not box again this year due to a back injury.

But now it seems that 41-year-old Chisora has no intention of waiting around for a rematch with the Ukrainian great, who he lost on points to in October 2020. Instead, he took to Instagram to announce that he will bring up his half century of professional fights in Manchester.

Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) most recently boxed in February when he dropped Otto Wallin twice en route to a convincing points victory over Otto Wallin. That was Chisora’s 49th fight and, as he insisted at the time, his last one in the UK.

But things have changed since then and not only will he box again in the UK but also in the very same arena where he beat Wallin six months ago.

The show will be headlined by Moses Itauma, but The Ring understands there are currently no plans to match the pair.

Itauma’s last outing was the 119-second demolition job on Dillian Whyte at ANB Arena, Riyadh on August 16. That victory moved up to No. 10 in The Ring’s heavyweight rankings. He is currently No. 1 with both the WBA and WBO while the WBC have him at No. 4. Itauma is currently No. 5 with the IBF, the sanctioning body which currently ranks Chisora highest.

“Let me tell you something,” Chisora said during an interview on Instagram. “We are going back to Manchester, 13 December, Road to 50.

“So book your hotels, book your restaurants, me and Queensberry are coming to shut it down in Manchester.”

As reported by The Ring earlier this month, Chisora’s promoter allegedly revealed that Chisora could be forced to fight a final eliminator for the IBF title or risk losing his ranking. The sanctioning body ordered Efe Ajagba to face Frank Sanchez to fight each other but Ajagba withdrew from the fight due to injury.

Chisora added: “Opponent will be announced soon. I had one but the big boss took him and you can’t really argue when the big boss says what he wants so it happened.”

[Ruthless-RKO]

Will probably be PPV. Cus Moses Itauma is headlining and as we know, he’s a PPV fighter now

[joshj909]

Best options are the likes of Zhang, Bakole, Hrgovic, Dubois, Hunter, Jalolov or Torrez. Another option which no sense from a sporting perspective, but it is a 'who cares?' fight, Ortiz. I have a painful feeling it's going to be Whyte or Kabayel.

[mickey1975]

Best options are the likes of Zhang, Bakole, Hrgovic, Dubois, Hunter, Jalolov or Torrez. Another option which no sense from a sporting perspective, but it is a 'who cares?' fight, Ortiz. I have a painful feeling it's going to be Whyte or Kabayel.

Kabayel going January 10th in Germany.

[gregregegg]

My ideal would be

Moses vs hrg if the cuts healed.

Chisora vs Dave Allen if he wins without scrambling his brain too much… or wilder or Ortiz, or Zhang.

But chis is mando. So I just can’t see a world where he would fight an undercard fight unless it’s a sure thing. So lovejoy is more the pace Mabey…

Unless of corse it’s chis vs Moses.

[joshj909]

Best options are the likes of Zhang, Bakole, Hrgovic, Dubois, Hunter, Jalolov or Torrez. Another option which no sense from a sporting perspective, but it is a 'who cares?' fight, Ortiz. I have a painful feeling it's going to be Whyte or Kabayel.

Kabayel going January 10th in Germany.

That's that one out then. My money's on Chisora vs Whyte.

[KiwiRider]

Best options are the likes of Zhang, Bakole, Hrgovic, Dubois, Hunter, Jalolov or Torrez. Another option which no sense from a sporting perspective, but it is a 'who cares?' fight, Ortiz. I have a painful feeling it's going to be Whyte or Kabayel.

Kabayel going January 10th in Germany.

That's that one out then. My money's on Chisora vs Whyte.

That could be a possibility.
Chisora has a bit of a score to settle, but it's a little late for Whyte to make it very competitive, puncher's chance of course.

[MasterG]

Glad it's Manchester. Bout time a biggish fight up north of London. Only a couple of hours drive for me this one

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allegedly HUNTS FOR DEC. 13 OPPONENTS FOR DEREK CHISORA, MOSES ITAUMA

Fräńk Wǎrreņ and the team at Queensberry Promotions look set for a busy few days as they try to secure opponents for two of Britain's most high-rofile heavyweights.

Earlier this week, the ever popular Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) took to instagram and announced that his 50th - and apparently final - professional fight will take place on Queensberry's December 13 show, which will take place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.

Unbeaten heavyweight star Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is at the opposite end of his career to Chisora. The outstanding 20-year-old prospect is scheduled to headline the event as he looks to build experience and work his way towards a 2026 title shot.

On Thursday, Warren appeared on talkSPORT, confirming that plans are in place for Chisora to appear on the show but had a very good reason for not revealing who he will fight.

"I don't know yet," the Hall of Fame promoter said.

"It's something we've got to sort out. We've got quite a way to go yet before we officially announce that. We've got some great cards coming up but I just can't give you any information on that at the moment because we were looking at an opponent but that opponent is no longer available so we've got to fish round and hunt for a new one."

Warren did rule out former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and the injured former IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois as potential opponents for the mercurial Chisora.

However, the fact the 41-year-old is ranked No. 2 by the IBF should tempt somebody to take the chance. Finding somebody to step into the ring with Itauma could be an altogether more complicated, expensive problem.

In August, the southpaw passed what was supposed to be his most serious test with flying colours by blowing away the experienced Dillian Whyte inside a round.

Despite never venturing beyond six rounds, Itauma is ranked inside the top five by all four sanctioning bodies and been upgraded to The Ring's No. 9-rated contender this month.

The race is on to ensure that when his inevitable title shot does arrive, he is well prepared enough to take it. Fighting Itauma has quickly become one of the most difficult, dangerous tasks in heavyweight boxing, one some prospective opponents aren't interested in tackling.

"You do get that from some of them and then the other way of saying 'no thanks' is to ask for crazy money which doesn't make it economically viable," Warren said.

"There are people obviously who do want to fight him and we're talking to a couple at the moment. We've delivered for him as of yet and we will deliver for him at the end of the year."

[tony1234]

Cynical money grab time, will this be one of the free PPV's or one you have to pay for ? I wonder ?

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Cynical money grab time, will this be one of the free PPV's or one you have to pay for ? I wonder ?

Itauma is headlining: he’s a PPV star now (that’s what his promotion will tell you)

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MOSES ITAUMA, DEREK CHISORA OPPONENTS BEING SOUGHT AFTER FOR DEC. 13 IN MANCHESTER

Fr Warren and the team at Queensberry Promotions look set for a busy few days as they try to secure opponents for two of Britain's most high-rofile heavyweights.

Earlier this week, the ever popular Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) took to instagram and announced that his 50th - and apparently final - professional fight will take place on Queensberry's December 13 show, which will take place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.

Unbeaten heavyweight star Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is at the opposite end of his career to Chisora. The outstanding 20-year-old prospect is scheduled to headline the event as he looks to build experience and work his way towards a 2026 title shot.

On Thursday, Warren appeared on talkSPORT, confirming that plans are in place for Chisora to appear on the show but had a very good reason for not revealing who he will fight.

"I don't know yet," the Hall of Fame promoter said.

"It's something we've got to sort out. We've got quite a way to go yet before we officially announce that. We've got some great cards coming up but I just can't give you any information on that at the moment because we were looking at an opponent but that opponent is no longer available so we've got to fish round and hunt for a new one."

Warren did rule out former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and the injured former IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois as potential opponents for the mercurial Chisora.

However, the fact the 41-year-old is ranked No. 2 by the IBF should tempt somebody to take the chance. Finding somebody to step into the ring with Itauma could be an altogether more complicated, expensive problem.

In August, the southpaw passed what was supposed to be his most serious test with flying colours by blowing away the experienced Dillian Whyte inside a round.

Despite never venturing beyond six rounds, Itauma is ranked inside the top five by all four sanctioning bodies and been upgraded to The Ring's No. 9-rated contender this month.

The race is on to ensure that when his inevitable title shot does arrive, he is well prepared enough to take it. Fighting Itauma has quickly become one of the most difficult, dangerous tasks in heavyweight boxing, one some prospective opponents aren't interested in tackling.

"You do get that from some of them and then the other way of saying 'no thanks' is to ask for crazy money which doesn't make it economically viable," Warren said.

"There are people obviously who do want to fight him and we're talking to a couple at the moment. We've delivered for him as of yet and we will deliver for him at the end of the year."

[Ruthless-RKO]

Maybe Fury should give his friend one final payday?

Send him into retirement..

[Oiky]

He won't leave off will he

[tiny_acres]

He won't leave off will he

I think in 5 years we will all be saying "is this his last fight"

[Controversial]

What if he wins in great style, is he seriously going to walk away content? Unlikely, he will want to fight on.

[gilgamesh]

He won't leave off will he

I think in 5 years we will all be saying "is this his last fight"

He can retire of fight for another 10 years for all I care. He's not one I'll be begging to quit for fear he's going to endanger his safety or hurt his legacy.

His staying power is impressive though I'll give him that.

[coneye]

Cynical money grab time, will this be one of the free PPV's or one you have to pay for ? I wonder ?

Itauma is headlining: he’s a PPV star now (that’s what his promotion will tell you)

So what is it , IS he a world class future world ppv worthy world champ in the making , OR is he a 20 year old boy with talent who needs bringing along slowly with the right fights he can win by KO and boost his record .

Cant have it both ways , i keep saying it , 14 years i read he's been boxing mentaly he is far and above beyond the man child DD , physicly he's on par with DD skills he probably outstrips DD , yet its OK for DD to go in with Usyk and AJ ,,, But moses needs to be brought slowly KOing guys who have no chance .

Taking the piss again , he's champ PPV material or he's not .

[joshj909]

Cynical money grab time, will this be one of the free PPV's or one you have to pay for ? I wonder ?

Itauma is headlining: he’s a PPV star now (that’s what his promotion will tell you)

So what is it , IS he a world class future world ppv worthy world champ in the making , OR is he a 20 year old boy with talent who needs bringing along slowly with the right fights he can win by KO and boost his record .

Cant have it both ways , i keep saying it , 14 years i read he's been boxing mentaly he is far and above beyond the man child DD , physicly he's on par with DD skills he probably outstrips DD , yet its OK for DD to go in with Usyk and AJ ,,, But moses needs to be brought slowly KOing guys who have no chance .

Taking the piss again , he's champ PPV material or he's not .

I agree with this. You're either building his confidence and experience OR getting fan attention with easy KO's OR he's the guy to take over the division. They were talking of him being able to beat Usyk already last year to beat Tyson's age record but all of a sudden he needs some more first round KO's to face another top 15 guy? When this is announced will see if it's as usual with Frank's guys that Frank's terrified of them getting KO'd before they get a title shot.

[KiwiRider]

Cynical money grab time, will this be one of the free PPV's or one you have to pay for ? I wonder ?

Itauma is headlining: he’s a PPV star now (that’s what his promotion will tell you)

So what is it , IS he a world class future world ppv worthy world champ in the making , OR is he a 20 year old boy with talent who needs bringing along slowly with the right fights he can win by KO and boost his record .

Cant have it both ways , i keep saying it , 14 years i read he's been boxing mentaly he is far and above beyond the man child DD , physicly he's on par with DD skills he probably outstrips DD , yet its OK for DD to go in with Usyk and AJ ,,, But moses needs to be brought slowly KOing guys who have no chance .

Taking the piss again , he's champ PPV material or he's not .

Well said.
For now it's a bit of a hype train.

Casuals might buy it, but most of us would prefer good building challenges.

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Moses Itauma-Derek Chisora 'Explored' But Will Not Take Place On December 13

Moses Itauma’s opponent for December 13 in Manchester could be finalised this week but it will not be Derek Chisora, despite the fight being 'explored'.

Promoter allegedly confirmed last month that the 20-year-old sensation will headline Co-op Live Arena, Manchester in Queensberry's major pre-Christmas show.

They have been working hard on securing Itauma a top-level opponent after he crushed Dillian Whyte inside two minutes of his last outing.

Meanwhile Derek Chisora uploaded a video to his social media revealing that he will also be part of the Dec. 13 show, prompting suggestions the 41-year-old’s 50th fight might be against Itauma.

But, during an interview with The Ring, the duo’s promoter Warren ruled out the chances of them facing each other that night but confirmed that it had emerged as an option.

“There’s no chance as it stands,” Warren said. “It was explored, yes, but there were no legs in it. In an ideal world we want them both to box on that night.”

Warren remained tight-lipped on the plans for the show, insisting that Queensberry are working hard for the event to be rubber-stamped this week after their initial plans ‘fell apart’.

He added: “We want that one to be finalised this week. We want to get it done.

“We thought we had it done. What we were working on sort of fell apart but we are back to work on it. We will see what happens.”

Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is currently The Ring’s No.9 ranked heavyweight and is in the top five with all four major sanctioning bodies as a result of his success over the first two and a half years of his professional career.

But while things have been going to plan inside the ring, trying to lure credible opponents into a fight with him has not been so simple.

There have been few contenders willing to risk their position against a young puncher who has not been extended beyond two rounds in his previous nine fights.

“Never in all my time in boxing have I had difficulty matching a 20-year-old,” Warren said. “Ever.

“But it’s because of where we are with the heavyweight scene at the moment; Oleksandr Usyk holds all four belts and nobody is sure what he’s going to do.

“Is he going to defend? Is he going to vacate? Everyone is jostling for position so we are trying to make the right matches for Moses at the right time. I had one manager asking for $3.5 million for the fight, which is totally nuts. What planet are these people on?

“But Moses will get his time and if he wins a world title then they will be queuing up to fight him. That’s how it works and I’d rather it be my problem than somebody else’s.”

[joshj909]

Moses Itauma-Derek Chisora 'Explored' But Will Not Take Place On December 13

Moses Itauma’s opponent for December 13 in Manchester could be finalised this week but it will not be Derek Chisora, despite the fight being 'explored'.

Promoter allegedly confirmed last month that the 20-year-old sensation will headline Co-op Live Arena, Manchester in Queensberry's major pre-Christmas show.

They have been working hard on securing Itauma a top-level opponent after he crushed Dillian Whyte inside two minutes of his last outing.

Meanwhile Derek Chisora uploaded a video to his social media revealing that he will also be part of the Dec. 13 show, prompting suggestions the 41-year-old’s 50th fight might be against Itauma.

But, during an interview with The Ring, the duo’s promoter Warren ruled out the chances of them facing each other that night but confirmed that it had emerged as an option.

“There’s no chance as it stands,” Warren said. “It was explored, yes, but there were no legs in it. In an ideal world we want them both to box on that night.”

Warren remained tight-lipped on the plans for the show, insisting that Queensberry are working hard for the event to be rubber-stamped this week after their initial plans ‘fell apart’.

He added: “We want that one to be finalised this week. We want to get it done.

“We thought we had it done. What we were working on sort of fell apart but we are back to work on it. We will see what happens.”

Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is currently The Ring’s No.9 ranked heavyweight and is in the top five with all four major sanctioning bodies as a result of his success over the first two and a half years of his professional career.

But while things have been going to plan inside the ring, trying to lure credible opponents into a fight with him has not been so simple.

There have been few contenders willing to risk their position against a young puncher who has not been extended beyond two rounds in his previous nine fights.

“Never in all my time in boxing have I had difficulty matching a 20-year-old,” Warren said. “Ever.

“But it’s because of where we are with the heavyweight scene at the moment; Oleksandr Usyk holds all four belts and nobody is sure what he’s going to do.

“Is he going to defend? Is he going to vacate? Everyone is jostling for position so we are trying to make the right matches for Moses at the right time. I had one manager asking for $3.5 million for the fight, which is totally nuts. What planet are these people on?

“But Moses will get his time and if he wins a world title then they will be queuing up to fight him. That’s how it works and I’d rather it be my problem than somebody else’s.”

There's no reason why it couldn't happen except that Frank doesn't want to risk Itauma losing.