Deontay Wilder confident ahead of Derek Chisora's farewell showdown

LONDON: Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has declared he is at the peak of his confidence ahead of his long-awaited clash with Derek Chisora this Saturday at the O2 Arena.

The bout will mark the 50th fight for both fighters, with Wilder holding a record of 44 wins, four losses and one draw, including 43 knockouts, while Chisora, 42, has 36 wins and 13 defeats, 23 of them by knockout. For Chisora, it will be his final fight before retirement.

Wilder, 40, is aiming for one last push towards a world title opportunity, having previously been in talks to face Oleksandr Usyk late last year.

Wilder expresses peak confidence, crediting his past challenges and preparation for his mental and physical readiness.

"My confident is through the roof at this moment in time. How I've been preparing and mentally and physically having gotten over certain things in the past. I've truly healed," Wilder said.

"It's important for me to go out and do what I need to do. It's important because the heavyweight division needs me. I brought it back once before and I'll bring it back again."

Chisora admitted he might shed a tear in the ring, as he did before his last fight against Otto Wallin. Wilder said he understands the emotional and physical toll of the sport and may share similar feelings.

"Because from one fighter to another, for one warrior to another, I understand what we have to go through mentally, physically, and emotionally to be able to do this day in and day out," Wilder said.