LONDON — The gloves issue between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora has been resolved.
They fight on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England, in a heavyweight contest. The bout will be the 50th as a professional for each man. Chisora has promised to retire after reaching half a century of fights, regardless of the result. Wilder has promised to fight on in an attempt to claim another world championship.
There were reports on Friday morning at the official weigh-in that there was a dispute surrounding the gloves that would be worn for Saturday’s fight.
“It’s not the first time there has been a flare up around big heavyweight fights and the gloves,” said MF Pro’s Kalle Sauerland told iFL TV. “It is also not the first fight involving Deontay Wilder involving gloves.
“Yes, there were some dramatics at the weigh-in. There are some issues around the gloves, I can confirm that.”
BoxingScene understands that the dispute has since been resolved.
