Derek Chisora pushes back retirement date to chase Deontay Wilder rematch

Derek Chisora working on Deontay Wilder rematch and confirms retirement date

Derek Chisora has revealed that his wife has given him the "green light" to have a rematch with Deontay Wilder.

American Wilder beat Chisora by split decision in an enthralling fight last April, and the Brit had planned to retire after that landmark 50th contest, however, the 42-year-old is instead deep within talks over a second fight with Wilder for later this year.

"I'm working on the rematch. The wife has given me the green light, so I will be doing the rematch," Delboy told Sky Sports News.

"I haven't confirmed it yet. I have a couple meetings tomorrow [on Wednesday] and we will see how that goes.

"He [Wilder] is keen because he's upset with the result as well. Yes he might have won but he's upset, so we are going to run it back."

Asked if he would have another fight after this potential rematch, Chisora assured, "That's it. End of this year I will retire."