Chisora Predicts Wilder Stops Usyk in Potential Heavyweight Fight

Derek Chisora has predicted Deontay Wilder will defeat Oleksandr Usyk by knockout in a possible heavyweight bout, saying the American's power could decide the outcome. Chisora made the comments while discussing a potential 2027 matchup between the two former champions.

The possible Wilder-Usyk fight has been discussed as one of Usyk's options for his planned final bout, according to Sportsnaut. No contract has been signed, with potential locations including the United States.

Chisora, who has faced both fighters, said Wilder's punching strength gives him confidence in the American's chances.

"Deontay is going to lay him out, I am telling you," Chisora said.

"Forget the right hand, I felt his power and he has got power. Eating a punch from that guy is hard. Deontay knocks him out," Chisora said.

Chisora fought Usyk in 2020, losing by decision after a competitive heavyweight contest. He also faced Wilder earlier in 2026, with Wilder winning their bout by split decision in London.

Wilder, 40, has a professional record of 45-4-1 with 43 knockouts, according to Sportsnaut. Usyk, 39, previously held heavyweight titles before vacating them after defeating Rico Verhoeven in May.

Tyson Fury has also discussed his future plans involving Usyk after his scheduled bout with Anthony Joshua. Fury said the Joshua fight was intended as preparation for another meeting with Usyk, who defeated him twice in 2024.

"I'll definitely make that offer to my old buddy, old pal, and we'll see if he's available," Fury said about asking Donald Trump to lead his ring walk.

Fury, 38, said he wanted to continue competing after the Joshua fight and described his current training activity as part of preparations for future challenges.

"This is a bum to me and I can guarantee that on the night, when I knock him spark out, he won't know what time it is. And then I want the rabbit [Usyk] in New York City," Fury said.

"This year will be the most active year for me since 2018. I've done 12 rounds with a 6ft 8in Arslanbek Makhmudov and I've done seven rounds with another 6ft 7in behemoth in Mariusz Wach," Fury said.

"Let's not pull any punches here. I'm firing on all cylinders at the moment. I feel fantastic. I'm 38 years young," Fury said.