Deontay Wilder Explains His Viral In-Ring Apology: ‘I’m Sorry’
Wilder told Chisora "I'm sorry, I love you" mid-fight at the O2 Arena. The viral clip hit 500K views. He explained why at the presser.
Deontay Wilder on the floor after being knocked down by Derek Chisora at The O2, London. Picture date: Saturday April 4, 2026. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images HIGHLIGHTS A viral moment from Saturday's fight had 500,000 views by Sunday morning.
The winner admitted to holding back in certain moments because of their friendship. What was said between the ropes tells a bigger story than the scorecards. Deontay Wilder scored a split-decision win over Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena on Saturday night.
Wilder dropped Chisora twice in the fight in what should be the latter's last pro bout. During the fight, cameras caught Wilder's lips and interpreted what appeared to be an in-ring apology to Chisora, who is also the Bronze Bomber's friend. Wilder appeared to say, "I'm sorry.
I love you," as he prepared to deliver another crushing right hand. Here is one iteration of the video which had been viewed 500,000 times by early Sunday morning. What Did Wilder Say at the Press Conference?