Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder LIVE: Fight updates, start time and results

The European cruiserweight title is up for grabs with the bout also serving as an IBF title eliminator.

Metro caught up with former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson ahead of fight night.

Fights with Derek are wars,’ Nelson told Metro. ‘It is a gamble for Deontay, I think it is for both fighters.

‘When Derek was talking about fighting Deontay two or three years ago, I warned Deontay was still too dangerous.

‘But he has turned very old and vulnerable almost overnight. So Derrek is capable of beating him now, definitely.

‘But here we have two fighters who need to pack it in. I think Derek will do it after this fight. The loser should retire and the winner, it is one last big pay day ahead for the winner.’

Viddal Riley faces a tough test up against the stubborn Mateusz Masternak for the European cruiserweight title.

Bentley’s first order of business – ‘drop the interim, I am the world champion.’

He’s got a very solid point – full champion Janibek Alimkhanuly is serving a one-year doping ban.

Absolute class from Bentley as he gets into his flow, battering Saavedra who can’t offer anything in response.

Brilliant from the Londoner! He is the interim WBO middleweight champion.

End of the sixth round and it’s been another good round for Bentley, putting accurate, sharp shots together at will. Saavedra is taking them well but there are a few deep breaths in the corner being taken right now.

Beautiful shot from Bentley at the end of the fourth! He skips back to his corner after landing a superb short right on the jaw. Saavedra hangs on and makes it back to his corner to recover.

We’ve just seen footage of Deontay Wilder arriving at the O2, striding down the corridor backstage with Anthony Joshua among those watching on. A quick stop and and a chat? A handshake? A glance, even? Nope, none of that.

Two rounds and it is tight. It was a smooth opener from Bentley who showed no sings of ring rust but it is better from Saavedra in the second, forcing the Londoner back with a vicious flurry just before the bell.

Here we go – we’ve got a fight of the night candidate here.

The interim WBO middleweight stap is on the line here.

The two-time heavyweight champion has just arrived at the O2 alongside Eddie Hearn.

For years, Joshua vs Deontay Wilder was heavyweight boxing’s golden ticket. It looked closer than ever in 2023 when the two shared the same card in Saudi Arabia with Joshua taking care of his side of the deal against Otto Wallin. Wilder was stunned by Joseph Parker that evening however, dashing plans once again.

Might a win for Wilder tonight give us hope again?

Former British middleweight champion Denzel Bentley will be joining us shortly.

Retirement, if he sticks to his word. ‘Del Boy’ has promised to call it a day after fight no50 tonight and in the minds of many who have watched him go to war over the years, it is the best thing for him.

But… a win tonight would elevate him into the world title conversation at 42 years old. Might he be tempted to continue?

That was a thunderous shot that floored Ignatius but he is back on his feet now, congratulating his opponent.

Job done from Harris – quick and devastating.

Ignatius is down at the start of the second! A devastating short right sends him crashing to the mat and that is likely to be that.

The full fight card for Chisora vs Wilder is available to watch on DAZN Pay-Per-View at the cost of £24.99 in the UK.

Th ringwalk for tonight’s main event will take place after 10pm, with the fight itself scheduled to get underway at around 10.30pm.