Deontay Wilder will enter his upcoming clash with Derek Chisora knowing that he simply must win to keep his dreams of regaining the heavyweight throne alive. Now, he has responded to whether failure will see him bring his career to a close.
‘The Bronze Bomber’ has lost four of his last six professional contests and, on paper, seems a million miles away from a title shot, given the nature of his most recent defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
However, despite his form, unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has called for a showdown with the American, as he seeks to add another reputable name to his impressive résumé.
For that fight to be set up, 40-year-old Wilder must overcome the veteran Chisora, who fights for the 50th and final occasion when he collides with the Tuscaloosa-born terroriser in London.
Yet, when asked whether a defeat for Wilder would see him also walk away from the sport, the former WBC ruler told talkSPORT that he believes he will continue to fight, even if unsuccessful against ‘Del Boy’.
“Not for me. I can’t see as far as I can throw, in that situation, but I can only go off what my heart is saying. I don’t feel [near] retirement because I don’t see myself losing, at all.”
Chisora has said that, no matter the result, he will hang up the gloves.
Wilder-Chisora takes place at the O2 Arena on Saturday, April 4, as the first event promoted by KSI’s new outfit, Misfits Pro.
In the co-main event it is understood that Viddal Riley will challenge for European honours, with official details regarding the undercard expected to be announced imminently.
