The Ariel Helwani Show Inside Boxing | Deontay Wilder defeats Derek Chisora in wild fight, Mayweather-Pacquiao in trouble
Apr 5, 2026
They break down Deontay Wilder’s chaotic win over Derek Chisora and the wild eighth-round mayhem. They debate whether Wilder, Chisora and other heavyweights are past their primes and who should face Wilder next. They dissect Floyd Mayweather calling his Pacquiao fight an exhibition and the legal and commercial fallout. They also review undercard matchups, confusing sanctioning rankings, and a questionable Keyshawn Davis rematch.
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Wilder Chisora Felt Like A Theatrical Train Wreck
- The Wilder vs Chisora fight was a chaotic, low-quality heavyweight bout marked by slips, questionable refereeing, and both fighters appearing past their primes.
- Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri highlighted round eight as the only 90-second stretch of real action, citing multiple rope escapes, a bogus knockdown call, and point deductions that made the bout feel theatrical rather than competitive.
Small Flashes Couldn’t Mask Conditioning Issues
- Both fighters showed flashes but ultimately failed to sustain aggression; Wilder landed meaningful right hands while Chisora looked heavy and fatigued across 12 rounds.
- Chris Algieri noted Wilder had moments of explosiveness (uppercuts and chopping rights) but rarely followed up, and Chisora entered the fight unusually heavy and gassed.
Push Wilder Toward High Stakes Opponents
- If Wilder fights on, prioritize big-name matchups like Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk instead of repeat low-value name fights.
- Dan Canobbio argued fans should skip more mismatches and push Wilder directly toward AJ or Usyk to avoid seeing the same sloppy performances again.