Overview
- Wilder, who beat Derek Chisora by split decision Saturday at London’s O2 Arena, exchanged words with ringside Anthony Joshua and said “Let’s do it” as he left the ring.
- On Tuesday, the British Boxing Board of Control said referee Mark Bates will face no investigation despite complaints that included a corner man entering the ring, a point deduction on Wilder, and counts during rope incidents.
- Wilder later said he eased off at times out of concern for Chisora’s health, describing how he saw swelling and bulging veins and told his opponent to think of his children.
- Chisora disputed the result and blamed officiating, saying the ropes were loose, he was pushed through them, and he did not understand why he was counted despite a point taken from Wilder.
- Wilder said he is open to facing rising British heavyweight Moses Itauma after praising his knockout of Jermaine Franklin, though no negotiations have been announced.