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Former WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is officially set to return to the boxing ring on April 4, 2026, when he faces two-time title challenger Derek Chisora at The O2 Arena in London on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV).
While promoting the fight, Wilder recently sat down for an interview with The Ring, where the conversation inevitably turned to Tyson Fury — a shared rival for both Wilder and Chisora. Fury defeated Chisora three times and also fought Wilder in one of boxing’s most memorable
trilogies.
Chisora brushed off the topic with a laugh, joking, “He beat my ass three times.” Wilder, however, took a far more aggressive approach, accusing “The Gypsy King” of cheating in two of their three bouts.
“He didn’t whoop me twice at all,” Wilder said. “I’m telling you what I know. You’re only seeing what you saw — he didn’t win nothing, they gave it to him. I can’t think of our third fight, but in two of them, he definitely cheated. I’ve got proof and evidence of that. When I do my documentary and movie about it, it’s going to be presented. I’m going to bring the people, and the artifacts, I know.”
Wilder doubled down on his accusations, challenging Fury to respond legally if the claims are false.
“Why do you think he can’t come back to America?” Wilder continued. “The man cheated. He’s the biggest cheater in boxing history. If I’m lying, then please tell him to sue me for defamation of character so that I have the proof. I can’t wait. Being a black man with dark skin is harder to believe than being a white man. And in that first fight with the referee — that’s white supremacy. You know what he did? He said, ‘what’s best for boxing.’ No, your job is to count his ass out. He gave him an extra 15 count. It is what it is. I speak with truth, heart, and passion.”
Fury and Wilder’s rivalry remains one of the most iconic trilogies in boxing history. Their first meeting ended in a controversial split draw, with many fans believing Wilder deserved the win after scoring two knockdowns. Fury dominated the second fight via TKO, after which Wilder introduced a series of infamous excuses — including claims his water was spiked and his ring-walk outfit was too heavy. The third fight ended similarly, with Fury stopping Wilder again in an instant classic.
Fury has yet to respond publicly to Wilder’s latest cheating allegations — but if history is any indication, a response will come, and it likely won’t be subtle.
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