Derek Chisora offered world title fight on one condition

Derek Chisora could find himself in contention for a title shot.

Derek Chisora is currently gearing up to fight Deontay Wilder on Saturday, April 4, at The O2 Arena.

Kalle Sauerland announced that the rivals will top the card of MF Pro’s debut show, as previously exclusively announced by Boxing King Media.

As they both prepare to make their 50th professional appearance in the ring, the heavyweights will settle their long running feud in association with Queensberry Promotions live on DAZN worldwide.

The last time we saw Derek Chisora (36-13) in action was in February 2025, when he fought through a nasty cut to secure a unanimous decision victory over Otto Wallin on home turf.

Meanwhile Wilder (44-4-1) bounced back from back-to-back defeats four months later, when he stopped Tyrrell Anthony Herndon in the seventh round of their clash.

While fans wait patiently to see the heavy hitters lace up the gloves, the winner of the bout is already being targeted by another huge name in the sport.

Murat Gassiev has offered to put his WBA ‘regular’ heavyweight title on the line against the victor.

The Russian claimed the title when he knocked out Kubrat Pulev in December last year, and has set his sights on making his first defence against a huge name in the sport.

On Sky Sport’s Toe2Toe podcast, Gassiev explained: “It’s a good fight [Chisora vs Wilder].

“Before my last fight, at the weigh-in, I saw them face off. But I thought it was like a joke.

“Deontay, a couple of years ago I sparred with him. He’s a great guy, great person, nice fighter. He had good power, a hard warrior and it’s a good fight.

“My opinion, I think Derek wins this fight by knockout. If after this fight, he’s not retired, why not?

“Or Deontay Wilder, if he wins. It doesn’t matter.

“It’s just we need to find the best for all boxing fans.”

While the outcome of Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder is still up in the air, Gassiev will certainly be watching closely as he looks to defend his belt.

Elsewhere, he could turn to other British fighters, including the likes of WBO champion Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.

Gassiev added: “Fabio, he’s world champion, he’s one of the best heavyweights in the world right now,” Gassiev reflected. “A unification fight is always an interesting fight.

“Right now is a good time for UK boxing,” he continued. “Daniel, again, a big name for boxing, a former heavyweight champion. You never know what’ll happen.”

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