Eddie Hearn says Dereck Chisora is ready for one last hurrah against Deontay Wilder – if the Bronze Bomber is ready to step up to the plate. The former WBC heavyweight champion is taking his time to decide his next move after going out on his shield in his historic trilogy battle with Tyson Fury in Las Vegas two months ago.
Wilder took some heavy punishment that night after being pulverised in his rematch with Fury, sparking doubts as to whether he will fight on.
Yet should he wish to do so, Wilder could be just one fight away from the world title picture again.
For that reason, he must select his opponent wisely with Andy Ruiz Jr and Chris Arreola among those expected to fall under consideration.
But Matchroom chief Hearn is adamant that warhorse Chisora would represent the perfect man for Wilder.
“Deontay Wilder gained so much from his loss against Tyson Fury. We want to see you back in the ring,” he told DAZN’s Boxing Show.
“I’ve got the perfect guy for you – Dereck Chisora. Come on, he’s getting on a little bit, he’s coming off three defeats on the spin now.
“Easy comeback fight for Deontay Wilder. Dereck’s ready.”
Hearn’s comments have not been received well by all corners of the boxing game given that Chisora also appeared to take huge punishment in his heroic defeat to Joseph Parker in Manchester.
‘Del Boy’ was just one punch from being knocked out at several stages of the fight but he would not lie down, playing his part in one of the fights of the year.
Yet for all the entertainment, it’s clear Chisora does not have much left in the tank, although he will say differently.
It’s now three straight defeats for the 38-year-old, who has lost 12 times in his pro career.
But Chisora is determined to fight on, claiming he will return this summer.
“F*** retirement,” said the Brit on his social media channels after being defeated by Parker on the scorecards in their rematch.
Prior to the fight, Chisora’s promoter Hearn even claimed Del Boy has what it takes to beat Wilder as he looks to set up a potential blockbuster heavyweight clash.
“All Chisora’s losses have come at elite level, and Wilder is elite level,” he said.
“Listen, Chisora can beat Wilder. If he hits him with a big shot…
“I tell you what, if that fight goes past four rounds, Chisora wins that fight.
“But he’s got to get past four rounds and that’s gonna be really dangerous against someone who punches as hard as Wilder.”
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