Teddy Atlas believes Deontay Wilder will come out on top against Derek Chisora when the two heavyweights meet on April 4 at the O2 Arena in London.
The bout carries major implications for both men as they approach their 50th professional fights, as for Wilder, a loss would mark his fifth defeat in seven outings and potentially end his chances of competing at the highest level, and a win, however, could revive his standing and open the door to a future opportunity against unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Atlas pointed to Chisora’s aggressive, looping style as the key factor. He explained that Chisora’s tendency to throw wide punches creates openings for straight shots - a scenario that plays directly into Wilder’s greatest strength, his right hand.
“I’m not sure who has more left, but theoretically, it should be Wilder,” Atlas said. “When Chisora throws round punches, there’s an opportunity to throw a straight punch… and because of that, I would probably favour Wilder.”
Chisora is expected to treat the fight as a farewell appearance, aiming to close his career on a high note. But with both fighters facing defining moments, the clash promises significant consequences regardless of the result.
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