In what promises to be one of the most entertaining heavyweight contests on paper, Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder go head-to-head at The O2 on Saturday night.
For Chisora, the bout marks a milestone – his 50th professional fight – as he looks to add a statement scalp to his résumé and extend his current winning run to four.
Those three consecutive victories have come against proven opposition, with Chisora overcoming well-known contenders Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and most recently Otto Wallin.
Affectionately known as ‘WAR’, he will look to impose his trademark, all-action style – dragging Wilder into a brawl, making him uncomfortable, and testing a chin that has shown vulnerability in recent years.
Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder guide: Key markets for Saturday’s blockbuster clash
Meanwhile, Wilder enters the contest looking to prove his career is far from over – and that a statement victory can propel him back into the heavyweight spotlight.
Once one of boxing’s most feared champions, Wilder has endured a turbulent run in recent years, suffering four defeats in his last six fights, three of them by knockout.
Now, he returns under pressure, aiming to rediscover the destructive form that once defined him and silence any lingering doubts about his longevity at the top level.
He isn’t tipped to do so however, with the American a 13/8 outsider according to Sky Bet, while his opponent Chisora is an odds-on favourite at 1/2. For those anticipating a draw, that is the widest in the market at 16/1.
In addition to the head-to-head odds outlined above, read on as we take a look at the Price Boost and Method of Victory markets on offer with Sky Bet.
Firstly, the three Price Boosts require Wilder to be knocked down 2+ times at 2/1, the fight to end in round 4-6 at 10/3, and Chisora to be knocked down and win at 8/1.
Regarding the above bets, 43 of Wilder’s 44 career wins have come way by knockout, while Chisora rallied back from an eighth round knockdown to win by unanimous decision against Kubrat Pulev in 2022.
Lastly, the aforementioned Method of Victory odds can be found below.
Method of Victory
Deontay Wilder Points or Decision – 10/1
Deontay Wilder 9/4- 23/10
Derek Chisora Points or Decision – 11/4
Derek Chisora KO/TKO/DQ – 11/8
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
