Tony Bellew Calls Wilder vs. Chisora Fight the Low Point of 2026
Tony Bellew expressed his discontent over the recent bout between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora, labeling it a significant low point in boxing this year.
Tony Bellew has voiced his frustration after witnessing the fight between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora, which he described as the low point of 2026. The bout, held in April, marked both fighters' 50th professional match, with Chisora declaring it would be his last.
Despite Chisora's recent victories over Otto Wallin and Joe Joyce, Bellew noted that the veteran was far from his prime, especially following a brutal defeat to Tyson Fury in 2022. Similarly, Wilder has faced his own struggles, suffering defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang in previous years. However, Wilder managed to secure two knockdowns and won by split decision, keeping his hopes alive for a future fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Reflecting on the fight during an interview with BBC 5 Live Sport, Bellew stated, “Without a shadow of a doubt, the low point’s Wilder and Derek. I wasn’t comfortable. I didn’t like it. I didn’t like what I [saw].” He further expressed concern for Chisora, saying, “That wasn’t Derek Chisora in that ring,” indicating his disappointment in the performance of his close friend.
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