David Haye believes Derek Chisora will have the edge when he meets Deontay Wilder in their upcoming heavyweight showdown.
David Haye is picking Derek Chisora to beat Deontay Wilder when the veteran heavyweights meet April 4 at The O2 in London. The former two-division world champion not only sees Chisora winning, but says a late stoppage is also in play if Wilder fades the way he has in recent outings.
That prediction carries extra intrigue because both men are fighting for relevance as much as victory. Wilder is still one of the sport’s biggest punchers and most recognizable American heavyweights, but his recent form has raised real questions about whether he can still threaten the top tier. For Chisora, this is a chance to turn his pressure-heavy style into one more marquee result in front of a crowd that has long embraced his all-action approach.
Speaking to The Sun Sport, Haye said Chisora could bank rounds on the scorecards and possibly force a late finish. He argued that Wilder tends to unravel once his gas tank drops, pointing to the American’s balance, legs, and overall composure as areas that no longer look as reliable as they once did.
Haye also suggested this matchup is tailor-made for Chisora’s strengths. If the British veteran can get inside, stay on Wilder’s chest, and keep the fight physical, he may be able to drag the former WBC heavyweight champion into the kind of uncomfortable, high-contact bout he has struggled with before. That idea will resonate with American boxing fans too, because Wilder’s career has long been defined by one central question: can he land the right hand before a disciplined opponent breaks his rhythm?
The stakes are clear. A Wilder win could put him back into the conversation for another major heavyweight payday in a division that is always looking for proven names with knockout power. A Chisora victory, meanwhile, would be one of the biggest late-career results on his résumé and a signature moment in London.
The bout will be the 50th professional fight for each man, a fitting number for two heavyweights trying to prove they still matter. What happens once Wilder is forced backward — and whether Chisora can survive long enough to make that happen — will likely decide the night.
