Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder are set to clash tomorrow in what will be both of their 50th fights.
Just a couple of hours before both Wilder and Chisora take the stage for a ceremonial weigh-in, reports of issues have emerged.
The problem being discussed is regarding the gloves the fighters will use tomorrow night.
On the morning of the weigh-in, fighters choose the gloves they want from a selection provided.
Promoter Kalle Sauerland spoke to IFLTV about the situation and admitted there is an ongoing issue.
“It’s not the first time there has been a flare-up around big heavyweight fights and the gloves. It is also not the first fight involving Deontay Wilder involving gloves.
“Yes, there were some dramatics this morning at the weigh-in. There are some issues around the gloves, I can confirm that.”
Sauerland is likely referencing ‘The Bronze Bomber’s’ comments about Tyson Fury’s gloves in the past.
𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐀
“It’s not the first time there has been a flare up around big heavyweight fights and the gloves. It is also not the first fight involving Deontay Wilder involving gloves.
— Pro Boxing Fans (@ProBoxingFans) April 3, 2026
In 2021, Wilder spoke to Premier Boxing Champions about ‘The Gypsy King’s’ gloves for their fight.
“You can’t not see it!
“Gloves do not bend, your wrist does not bend.
“It doesn’t have loose space in it. It’s impossible, impossible for that to happen.
“On top of all the other things!”
No further information has been confirmed, but the fighters may address the ongoing situation at their weigh-in starting at 5pm.
Chisora comes into the contest as the betting favourite as he fights at the O2 Arena for the 11th time in his career.
‘Del Boy’ spoke to Pro Boxing Fans about the fight.
“I am feeling great bro, I am feeling great, I cannot complain.
“It is getting better and better, we are getting there now. You know, the first week, last week I was a bit nervous, but now I am coming down.
“I am in a good place.”
Chisora has stated that whatever the outcome of Saturday night, he will retire in what will be his 50th fight.
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