Boxing: Deontay Wilder Defeats Derek Chisora in April 2026

What does the recent heavyweight boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora signify for the sport? The fight, held on April 5, 2026, in London, saw Wilder emerge victorious, further solidifying his status in the boxing world.

Wilder won the bout with scores of 115-111, 115-113, and 115-112, improving his professional record to 45 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Chisora’s record now stands at 36 wins and 14 losses.

This event coincides with a significant development in women’s boxing, as Sky Sports and NOW are set to broadcast Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) new women’s boxing platform, MVPW, in the UK and Ireland. This initiative includes plans for two all-female fight nights each year, with the first event scheduled for the same day as Wilder’s fight.

The inaugural MVPW event will take place at London’s Olympia and feature a highly anticipated lightweight world title unification fight between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper. Additionally, Ellie Scotney is set to face Mayelli Flores, a match that could lead Scotney to become the UK’s youngest undisputed champion.

Sky Sports’ Jonathan Licht emphasized the importance of this agreement, stating, “This agreement with MVP underlines Sky Sports’ ambition to showcase the very best in women’s boxing to sports fans and new audiences.” Nakisa Bidarian of MVPW echoed this sentiment, calling the partnership a major milestone for women’s boxing globally.

As the boxing landscape evolves, Wilder’s victory and the launch of MVPW highlight a growing interest in both men’s and women’s boxing. Upcoming fights include Hamzah Sheeraz against Alem Begic for the WBO super-middleweight title on May 23, 2026, and Mizuki Hiruta defending her WBO super-flyweight belt against Mai Soliman.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding future matchups and the overall impact of these developments on the sport. However, the momentum generated by these events suggests a promising future for boxing in the UK and beyond.