Deontay Wilder Aiming To Get Back To Top Of Boxing With Win Over Derek Chisora

"I told Derek I want you to try to kill me, because I need that."

This was the response from Deontay Wilder fielding questions in London at the first press conference for his fight against Derek Chisora. Wilder finds himself at the ever cliché sports crossroad; after losing two of his last three and a so-so performance (in a victory) in his last outing, Wilder is in need of another highlight reel knockout to rejuvenate his career.

Derek Chisora, the man in his way, has seen everything a fighter can see, fighting the best of the best from this generation and the last. His resume includes names like Vitali Klitschko, David Haye, Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker, and Oleksandr Usyk.

Interestingly enough, Chisora and Wilder will both be fighting in their 50th fight. Chisora has stated that no matter the outcome of the fight he plans to retire. Chisora, ever the antagonizer, has comically stated that Wilder will be retiring too, he just doesn't know it yet. The implication is clear: Chisora is planning to knock out Wilder, putting an end to his comeback once and for all.

Chisora's bruising, give one to take one style, has given virtually every opponent he has faced lots of trouble, even if they do manage to defeat him. This will no doubt be his strategy once again as he takes on the awkward but dangerous Wilder.

Wilder was reportedly close to fighting Oleksandr Usyk before the fight with Chisora fight was a done deal. Wilder has said he looks forward to a potential fight with Usyk after taking care of Chisora. Chisora has felt slighted, saying "He's making all these plans, talking about Usyk. He's not gonna get past me!"

Wilder is looking forward to bigger and better things after this fight. Chisora is looking forward to retirement.

For the both of them.