Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic has made his pick for the upcoming showdown between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder.
With Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder set to square off Saturday in London, Filip Hrgovic believes the former WBC heavyweight champion is heading into a dangerous style matchup. The Croatian contender said he expects Chisora to get the win, adding another layer of intrigue to a fight that could reshape the veteran tier of the heavyweight division.
For American fans, Wilder remains one of boxing’s most recognizable knockout artists, but his recent form has raised real questions. He has looked far less explosive in his last few outings, and that matters against a pressure fighter like Chisora, whose entire identity is built on forcing uncomfortable exchanges and dragging opponents into a brawl.
Hrgovic said Chisora’s style could create major problems for Wilder and pointed to Chisora’s durability as a key factor in the matchup. In his view, Wilder has looked genuinely poor in recent fights, which is why he is backing Chisora to come out on top.
The stakes are bigger than just veteran pride. If Wilder wins impressively, he could revive talk of one more major payday against a top-10 heavyweight and restore some of the fear factor that once made him must-watch in the U.S. If Chisora pulls it off, he strengthens his standing as a gatekeeper who can still wreck a big name and possibly earn another marquee fight in the U.K.
London is also the right setting for this matchup. Chisora has long been one of British boxing’s most reliable action attractions, and the crowd is likely to lean hard in his favor from the opening bell. That atmosphere could matter if the fight becomes the kind of grinding, emotional contest Chisora wants.
The bout between Chisora and Wilder takes place today in London, and the biggest thing to watch is whether Wilder can still command space with his power—or whether Chisora’s pressure finally breaks him down.
