Derek Chisora ​​and Deontay Wilder will play their 50th game on April 4 in London.

The heavyweight pair have had very different trajectories in the sport, with Chisora’s first 49 fights coming against some of the biggest names in Vitali Klitschko and David Haye, but without a world title shot.

Wilder held WBC heavyweight title for nearly five yearsstopped everyone who challenged him, but his first truly elite opponent was Tyson Fury, who was stopped in their second and third fights after a draw in their first meeting. Chisora ​​has been enjoying an Indian youth since then, with wins over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Walling, while Wilder has lost to Joseph Parker and Zhang Zhilei and looked underwhelming. His comeback win over Tyrell Herndon last time out didn’t convince fans that he still deserves a spot in the standings.

Still, the “Bronze Bomber” highlighted issues outside the ropes as the reason for his sub-par performance and promised to set off fireworks in this encounter with Chisora. After very public final talks and a video of the contract being signed, the competition is now official.

Under the MF Pro banner, led by Kalle Sauerland and internet sensation KSI, and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, the pair will take home the title on April 4 at London’s O2 Arena, live on DAZN. Viddal Riley, MF Pro’s first big signing, could be on the undercard.

Before sharing a ring, Wilder and Chisora ​​had something else in common – they had both fought Tyson Fury three times. for his money, “The Gypsy King” backed up his countryman with a KO. No matter what happens, people have to believe that the loser is ready to retire.