Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder met at a London press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their mouthwatering heavyweight showdown on April 4
DEREK CHISORA welcomed Deontay Wilder back to Blighty with fish and chips – then promised to batter his rival all over the ring.
The heavyweights will clash in London on April 4 in what will be their respective 50th fights. Chisora has vowed to retire after completing his half century of professional bouts.
Wilder, meanwhile, is convinced he can secure another world title shot with victory over the bridesmaid of the division. The American fought on these shores 13 years ago when he demolished hapless Audley Harrison inside a round.
And both men predicted an equally-explosive finish on Easter weekend. “One of my favourite things from this whole week is that I introduced him to fish and chips,” said Chisora. “This is real because he is my boy. After this fight, I might go and stay in Alabama for a week with my family.
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“Right now we are happy to be in the same room hanging out with each other but when we arrive on fight week, our friendship is out the window. For me, it has to be victory by stoppage.”
Wilder added: “This is definitely a must win for me. Not only a win, but I need a devastating win. I need a knockout; that’s what we come to see.
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“Many guys would never fight their friends so we have got a sick mind to be able to fight each other like this. We are going to hurt each other, or at least try to, and after that, we are going to make amends and go on about our lives.
“We don’t need security right now but I want you to know come the night of the fight, that will switch off. You will see two enemies in the ring that’s going to whoop each other.”