Filip Hrgovic Predicts Derek Chisora's Victory Over Deontay Wilder

Croatian heavyweight boxer Filip Hrgovic has shared his prediction for the highly anticipated match between American Deontay Wilder and British Derek Chisora, scheduled for today, April 4, at the iconic O2 Arena in London. Hrgovic believes that Chisora will emerge victorious, a sentiment he expressed in an interview with iFL TV.

"I think Chisora will win. Wilder has looked really bad in his recent fights. I believe Chisora's style will create a lot of problems for him. Plus, he knows how to take a punch. That's why I'm betting on his victory," stated Hrgovic, expressing confidence in the British boxer's capabilities.

This fight will mark the 50th bout in Derek Chisora's professional career, during which he has established himself as one of the strongest heavyweights. Wilder's last fight took place in June of last year, where he secured a victory over Tyrell Herndon by knockout in the seventh round. Meanwhile, Chisora last stepped into the ring in February 2025, when he won a decision against Otto Wallin.

In February of this year, Wilder and Chisora engaged in their first stare-down, and just before their fight, they faced off again, adding intrigue to their matchup. Known for his unconventional approach to boxing, Chisora arrived at the weigh-in wearing a Tyson Fury mask, a nod to the two losses he has suffered against Fury in his career. This further confirmed that Chisora is ready for battle and is determined to succeed.

Recently, former world champion Carl Froch also provided an unexpected prediction for the Chisora-Wilder fight, indicating the significant interest this matchup has generated within the boxing community. Earlier, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk expressed his desire to face Deontay Wilder in his next fight, which sparked considerable excitement among boxing fans.

Wilder's manager, Shelly Finkel, responded to Usyk's interest, stating that Deontay is open to fighting Oleksandr. However, negotiations between the teams have stalled, and Usyk's camp explained the reasons behind the breakdown of the potential fight with Wilder. At the same time, Wilder articulated why he does not consider Usyk to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Additionally, world champion Fabio Wardley speculated on the reasons why the Usyk-Wilder fight fell through. Prior to this, Wilder named the toughest opponent of his career, indicating that he takes every match seriously and is prepared for any challenges that come his way.

The upcoming fight between Chisora and Wilder promises to be exciting and eventful, as both boxers possess extensive experience and a strong desire to prove their superiority in the ring. Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting this bout, which could significantly impact the future careers of both athletes.