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Heavyweight veterans Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora are reportedly finalizing a clash for April 4, but Frank Warren has something to say about that. 

The news broke after Chisora posted a social media clip showing a video call with Wilder, during which “War” Chisora held up what appeared to be a signed bout agreement. Wilder is looking to reclaim his status as the division’s most feared puncher after a rocky stretch. Wilder returned to winning ways in June 2025 with a seventh-round TKO of Tyrrell Anthony Herndon, putting behind the losses he suffered to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.

“Signed. I hope you’re ready. This is the last phone call from me too, bro. I’m just phoning to tell you, bro, good luck,” Chisora

“Let’s freaking go! If I’m not ready then I’m gonna get ready. I’m just going to let you know, I love you, bro, this is the last phone call. Next time I see you it will be at the press conference and then after that we’ll be in the ring, baby. I love you so much, brother. Let’s make it happen,” Wilder

Will It Happen?

Meanwhile, Chisora has defied age by winning three consecutive fights, as the 42-year-old most recently beat Otto Wallin in February 2025. Despite the excitement, the fight faces significant issues. Reports suggest the card is being organized by Kalle Sauerland and Wasserman Boxing under the Misfits Pro banner. Frank Warren issued a firm rebuttal, stating that Chisora remains under a binding contract with Queensberry Promotions. 

“I’m not [with Queensberry] anymore. The contract I had with Queensberry expired two months after my fight with Otto Wallin. The reason why we didn’t fight in December is I didn’t get a good contract, so I didn’t fight in December. So right now I’m just waiting on getting a good contract, a good number, and I’ll fight,” Chisora stated

“[Chisora] has a contract with us. What we deal with is facts, and the fact is that he has a contract with us,” Warren said

This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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