Derek Chisora and Nigel Farage display Union Jacks aboard tank ahead of blockbuster Deontay Wilder clash

Ed Griffiths
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:42:37 +0000

Derek Chisora and Nigel Farage arrived at a boxing press conference on Thursday afternoon at the York Hall aboard a military tank.

The heavyweight veteran was joined by the Reform UK leader for the eye-catching entrance ahead of his weekend showdown with Deontay Wilder.

While fighters typically pull up in luxury cars and slip through back entrances, Chisora opted for something far more dramatic.

The pair made their way through London Bridge to the venue, with Farage brandishing Union Jack flags from atop the tank.

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Chisora, who often goes by Del Boy, sported his signature Union Jack balaclava, with both men appearing to relish the spectacle.

It comes after Chisora had pledged to arrange it during a recent conversation with the Reform leader.

When Farage confirmed he would attend what he described as Chisora's "last professional fight," the boxer responded: "I might hire a tank and then you roll up in it."

The politician, who has been a vocal supporter of the Zimbabwe-born fighter, replied: "Someone suggested this."

Saturday's bout at the O2 Arena will mark the 50th professional contest for both fighters, though only Chisora has confirmed it will be his last.

The 42-year-old Briton enters the ring with a record of 36 wins and 13 defeats, including 23 knockouts.

His opponent, the 40-year-old former world champion from America, boasts an impressive 44-4-1 record, with 43 of those victories coming by knockout.

While Chisora has declared this his retirement fight, many observers believe Wilder's career may also be on the line despite the American indicating he intends to continue regardless of the outcome.

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Chisora was born in Zimbabwe and moved to Britain at 16.

He has been an outspoken supporter of Farage and his party in recent years.

When questioned about his friendship with the politician, the boxer slammed critics of Farage.

He said: "You're always going to find people trying to fight for what's theirs."

He added: "If people support Trump they're told, 'Oh, you're a racist.' Nigel's come up with his party and now it's, 'He was a racist.'

"Everybody who's not with the left? You're racist."

The former WBC heavyweight world champion and knockout machine will fight this Saturday, April 4, 2026.