Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Chisora and Farage Arrive on Tank at Wilder Fight Presser

Published 2 April 2026

Derek Chisora and Nigel Farage made a dramatic entrance at a boxing press conference on Thursday afternoon, arriving at London's York Hall aboard a military tank ahead of Chisora's heavyweight bout with Deontay Wilder this weekend.

The 42-year-old British fighter, known for his colorful career, rolled up through London Bridge on the vehicle, which featured branding from DAZN, the streaming platform for the fight. Farage, the 61-year-old leader of Reform UK, waved Union Jack flags from atop the tank, while Chisora wore his signature Union Jack balaclava and saluted onlookers. The pair appeared to enjoy the spectacle, with Farage assisted onto the tank and commenting, "This is something different." Chisora, waving to fans along the route, had promised the unconventional arrival during a recent conversation with Farage, who plans to attend the match at the O2 Arena on Saturday.

The event builds anticipation for Chisora's 50th professional fight against the 40-year-old American former world champion. Chisora enters with a record of 36 wins, 13 losses and 23 knockouts, and has declared the bout his retirement fight after a career marked by memorable incidents, including altercations...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00