Sources: Deontay Wilder Set to Return Against Chisora in April
- Matthew Brown
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01/19/2026
Sources tell Brunch Boxing that former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is set to return to the ring against longtime heavyweight contender Derek Chisora. The bout is slated for April 2026 and will take place in the United Kingdom, with a press conference scheduled for next week in London to make the matchup official.
Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) will be looking to build momentum with a second consecutive knockout victory. The former champion returned to the win column in June 2025, stopping Tyrell Herndon via seventh-round TKO in what many viewed as a confidence-restoring performance after a turbulent stretch at the elite level of the division.
Across the ring will be Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs), who is billing the fight as his 50th and final professional bout—for real this time. The veteran fan favorite enters the contest on a three-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a victory over Otto Wallin in February 2025. Known for his durability, pressure, and willingness to take on all comers, Chisora is expected to be a stern and crowd-pleasing test for Wilder’s comeback ambitions.
The matchup carries significant implications beyond April. Wilder has recently been linked to a potential blockbuster showdown with unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. However, the path to Usyk is not guaranteed. The proposed title fight is contingent upon Wilder successfully defeating Chisora. Brunch Boxing has been informed that the Usyk bout remains the plan, with late July to early August targeted for that clash.
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