Derek Chisora ‘wouldn't change anything' as curtain comes down on career
Veteran Chisora will say goodbye to boxing after fighting Deontay Wilder on Saturday and turn his focus to Sunday's easter egg hunt with his children.
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Derek Chisora:
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After his April 2026 bout with Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena, Chisora announced his retirement in the immediate aftermath, describing the decision as a watershed moment in his career. He stated he was proud of what he’d accomplished and hinted at a potential future return only if the circumstances were right.[3]
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Despite initially signaling retirement, Chisora has since floated the idea of a Wilder rematch and even talked about a possible comeback scenario, with UK media reporting that the door remains open for a return if another big opportunity arises.[4]
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Several outlets also highlighted that the bout with Wilder was widely viewed as a dramatic, career-defining fight, with pundits noting the retirement talk came amid a hard-fought loss; fans and analysts are weighing whether Chisora will step back into the ring for another clash in future months.[1][4]
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- The above reflects reporting through early April 2026. If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from more outlets or check for any official statements from Chisora or his team.