Deontay Wilder spoiled Derek Chisora's potential farewell party with a split decision victory at The O2 on Saturday night. The Bronze Bomber claimed it 115-111, 112-115, 115-113 on the scorecards in a brutal 12-round battle that marked both fighters' 50th professional outings.

Chisora entered the ring through the public entrance with fans in tow, insisting this would be his final fight. The Londoner weathered two knockdowns but couldn't overcome Wilder's pressure and power. The American banked on summoning the generational punching power that has faded since his trilogy with Tyson Fury, landing thunderous shots throughout the contest.

A furious exchange saw both men take falls in the 11th round, with Chisora first going down through the ropes before Wilder also hit the canvas under the weight of a Chisora shot. The raucous London crowd witnessed a clinic in grit and toughness as the fight teetered on the edge of explosion for all 12 rounds. After the final bell, Chisora told DAZN he was heading home for the school run, thanking the UK crowd while leaving his retirement plans ambiguous.