Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 02 April 2026 23:49 / Updated on Thursday, 02 April 2026 23:50
British boxer Derek Chisora (42) provided one of the most spectacular pre-match moments after arriving at the press conference in a military tank.
Ahead of his scheduled duel with Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena, Chisora drove the imposing vehicle through the streets of London in an appearance that quickly went viral.
PHOTO. Total pre-fight show: Derek Chisora came to the conference with a tank
The Briton was accompanied by the politician Nigel Farage, and the images immediately went around the world. Streaming platform DAZN described the moment as “a crazy apparition”.
Chisora versus Wilder, for the last time
The fight between Chisora and Wilder, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, is one of special significance. The event is nicknamed “The 100” as it represents the 50th career match for each of the two boxers.
Chisora has a record of 36 wins and 13 losses and has already announced that this will be his last fight before retirement.
On the other hand, Deontay Wilder (40 years old) sees this fight as an opportunity to return to the forefront of world boxing after a difficult period in which he lost to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
The American bounced back in June 2025 when he knocked out Tyrrell Herndon and is now hoping to re-enter the world title race. On the other hand, Chisora is coming off an excellent three-fight winning streak and is looking to end his career with a win against a former world champion.
I know what energy I need, I need that crazy energy. All I need is war and pain. This is what I'm bringing and I'm going to hit this man all over the place.
Damn it, come on!– declared Derek Chisora before the gala
I know London loves warriors, but what happens when a warrior faces a natural phenomenon? Derek brings passion, but I bring a power that ends bloodlines. Derek comes to fight, but I come with a detonation. And it will all end with a bang.
I don't want you to be fooled by our friendship. It's going to be real, it's going to be real and I can't wait. And I say to Derek, I hope he brings his heart, because I'll take that one, too.– Deontay Wilder
