Chisora vs Wilder hit by ‘glove issues’ on eve of much-hyped heavyweight

Chisora vs Wilder hit by ‘glove issues’ on eve of much-hyped heavyweight

Derek Chisora’s much-anticipated retirement fight against Deontay Wilder has been hit by “issues” with the gloves, according to promoter Kalle Sauerland.

British heavyweight Chisora is because of face former world champion Wilder on Saturday, with the pair headlining at London’s O2 Arena, however the lead-up to Friday night’s weigh-in has introduced cause for concern.

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Saturday’s event is being organised by MF Pro, which is co-run by Wasserman chief Sauerland, who was requested about a possible glove issue on Friday. And the promoter confirmed that such an issue had arisen.

Derek Chisora (left) and Deontay Wilder exchanging…

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