Derek Chisora vs. Deontay Wilder: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

This is a fight that should have happened years ago. Better late than never, but in Wilder’s case, the former champion has not looked like the same “Bomb Squad” version that once dominated the division. Chisora, meanwhile, has quietly built momentum, making this clash feel more competitive than it might have on paper in the past.

Chisora enters on a 4–1 run across his last five fights, earning wins over Otto Wallin, Joe Joyce, Gerald Washington, and Kubrat Pulev. His recent performances have shown durability and a steady pace, including late knockdowns that highlight his ability to stay effective deep into fights. His only loss in that stretch came against Tyson Fury.

Wilder has gone 2–3 in his last five outings. He picked up wins over Tyrell Anthony Herndon and Robert Helenius, but suffered losses to Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker, and Fury. The knockout power remains his defining weapon, though recent performances have raised questions about activity and consistency.

When It Starts

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Start Time: 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT

According to DAZN event details, the full card will begin at the listed start time, with the main event scheduled later in the evening.

Ring Walk Times

• Main Event Ringwalks (approx):
  10:26pm BST / 5:26pm ET / 2:26pm PT

Ring walk times are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.

How to Watch

Chisora vs. Wilder will stream live worldwide on DAZN via Pay-Per-View. Fans can purchase the event directly through the platform and watch across supported devices, including smart TVs, mobile apps, and web browsers.