Tyson Fury has given his prediction for the likely heavyweight clash between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora.
Wilder and Chisora are reportedly finalising a deal for an April showdown in London, according to journalist Dan Rafael and Fury will be a keen observer should they meet, having fought both men on three occasions each.
‘The Gypsy King’, who is preparing for an April ring return of his own after announcing his comeback earlier this month, has backed Chisora to stop the former heavyweight world champion.
“I’ve just seen that Chisora and Deontay Wilder are going to do a fight,” he said in a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday.
“I think this is a great fight.
“I’ve fought both of these men three times each actually.
“I think it’s a very good fight, but on this one I’m going to go with my boy Del Boy War Chisora for a stoppage.”
Fury ended Wilder’s long reign as WBC champion, stopping him in their rematch in February 2020, following a contentious draw in their first outing.
The 37-year-old, who comfortably beat Chisora on all three occasions, had to get off the canvas twice to retain his title against ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in their third bout in October 2021.
Chisora has vowed to call time on his career after his 50th professional fight, with the 42-year-old having fought 49 times in a career spanning back to 2007.
Fury insists a world title should be on the line for the pair, despite Oleksandr Usyk [WBA, WBC and IBF] and Fabio Wardley [WBO] holding the titles currently.
“There should be a belt on the line too,” he added.
“One of you sanctioning bodies, you’ve got two legendary fighters here.
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“A world champion with 10 title defences from the USA and an absolute warlord from the United Kingdom, who has fought everyone and never ducked anybody and would have been a good heavyweight in any era, Derek Chisora.
“Put a belt on the line.”
Wilder was expected to face Usyk later this year, but the 40-year-old has seemingly opted to tackle Chisora.
Fury’s second defeat to Usyk sent him into retirement last January, only for the Morecambe man to reverse his decision on January 4.
