Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has weighed in on the newly confirmed showdown between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, tipping Wilder to come out on top.
The fight, co-promoted by Misfits Pro and Queensberry, marks the 50th professional bout for both men and carries major implications for the heavyweight division. The winner could move into position for a future world title shot, with Wilder previously in talks to face Oleksandr Usyk and Chisora linked to WBO champion Fabio Wardley.
Speaking to FightHype, Lewis highlighted the danger posed by both fighters but gave a slight nod to Wilder. “You’ve got two heavyweights in there, whichever one catches the other first goes because they’re both good punchers,” Lewis said. “I favour the guy with the longer arms. [Deontay] has the edge because he has the longer arms.”
Wilder enters the contest looking to revive his career after a difficult run, having lost four of his last six fights following defeats to Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. The April bout represents a chance for the former champion to reassert himself at elite level.
Chisora, by contrast, arrives with momentum. ‘Del Boy’ has enjoyed a strong late-career surge, recording wins over Otto Wallin, Joe Joyce and Gerald Washington to earn the opportunity against Wilder.
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