Deontay Wilder Slams Ref After Derek Chisora Fight: “I Was Fighting Him Too”
Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora by split decision on April 4, 2026, at The O2 Arena. The Deontay Wilder vs […]
Getty Images Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora by split decision on April 4, 2026, at The O2 Arena. The Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora fight went the full 12 rounds, with judges scoring it 115-111 and 115-113 for Wilder, while one judge scored it 115-112 for Chisora. The contest featured heavy exchanges, a knockdown, and sustained pressure from both sides.
Wilder improved his record with the win, but after the final bell, the focus shifted to his comments about officiating during the fight. Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora Features Action Fight The Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora bout began at a fast pace. Chisora pushed forward early, while Wilder used his reach to land clean punches.
In the opening rounds, Wilder connected with strong shots and appeared close to stopping the fight in the third round. However, the fight continued as Chisora stayed active and kept moving forward. In the post-fight interview , Wilder said he was hit multiple times in the back of the head during the fight.
“That’s crazy. If the referee was fair, you’re probably looking at a third-round stoppage. So many things went on.