DEREK CHISORA delivered a spine-tingling final ring walk against Deontay Wilder – and fans were left comparing him to a WWE icon.
The British heavyweight made his last ever entrance before facing at London’s O2 Arena in an emotional farewell moment.
Fans believed Derek Chisora’s final ring walk was similar to the UndertakerCredit: PA
Chisora said this will be the last time he will be in the ringCredit: Getty
, 42, had already confirmed the bout would be his swansong, adding huge significance to every step towards the ring.
And he made sure it was unforgettable for the British fans.
The veteran emerged to a deafening reception as fans rose to their feet to salute one of Britain’s most entertaining fighters.
Phones lit up the arena as supporters scrambled to capture the moment.
Chisora slowed the walk right down, soaking in the atmosphere as the noise continued to build.
It created a dramatic, almost cinematic feel inside the O2.
And fans online were quick to make comparisons with legend The .
One questioned: “Why is chisora dressed like the undertaker?”
Another said: “Chisora coming out for his ring walk like a cowboy Undertaker.”
A third added: “Chisora bringing out his inner Undertaker vibes with hat n coat”
Chisora has long been known for his iconic entrances — but this one hit differently.
With retirement confirmed, the moment carried real emotion as he took in the crowd one final time.
Across the ring stood former WBC champ Wilder, with both looking to deliver.
But before a punch was even thrown, Chisora had already stolen the spotlight.
Because in that final walk to the ring, Del Boy showed exactly why fans will never forget him.
Deontay Wilder’s ring walk was more relaxedCredit: Getty
Derek Chisora took in his ring walk against Deontay WilderCredit: PA
This is Wilder’s 50th ring walkCredit: Reuters
Wilder looked confident in his ringwalkCredit: Getty The Home of Boxing in 2026
There's a massive year of boxing ahead!
It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring.
will make his return in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov while Oleksandr Usyk takes on the king of kickboxing Rico Verhoeven.
features for the first time since making the switch to Zuffa Boxing and Fabio Wardley will defend his newly won heavyweight crown.
Canelo Alvarez will be hoping to return after his defeat to Terence Crawford and heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk will also defend his straps.
Derek Chisora will fight for the 50th and (perhaps) final time against Deontay Wilder while Daniel Dubois is also on the comeback trail.
A whole bunch of British stars could also take a leap into superstardom, with the likes of , Hamzah Sheeraz and Adam Azim ready to join the very top of the sport.
April
- Sat 4 – Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora – DAZN PPV
- Sun 5 – Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper – Sky Sports
- Sat 11 – Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Netflix
- Sat 11 – Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis – Netflix
- Sat 18 – Callum Smith vs David Morrell – DAZN
- Sat 18 – Manny Pacquiao vs Ruslan Provodnikov
- Sat 25 – Lawrence Okolie vs Tony Yoka – DAZN
May
- Sat 2 – Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani – Undisputed super-bantamweight title – TBC
- Sat 2 – Zurdo Ramirez vs David Benavidez – WBA & WBO Cruiserweight titles – Prime Video
- Sat 9 – Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois – WBO title – DAZN PPV
- Sat 16 – Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN
- Sat 23 – Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – WBC title – DAZN
June
- Sat 6 – Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello – WBC super lightweight title – DAZN
- Sat 13 – Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall – DAZN
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