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Chisora retires, Wilder reignites, Price supreme: Five things we learned from boxing last week

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Another week of blockbuster fight night action has been left in the dust, with plenty to chew over after seven busy days within the ring.

Derek Chisora was denied the fairytale farewell by Deontay Wilder in an entertaing heavyweight bout on Saturday at The O2 Arena.

But the American was not the only one to bolster his stock too, as several key names made a major splash both there and elsewhere.

Here, DAZN News looks back at the week in boxing - and picks out five key stories worth revisiting as we head for the next seven days.


Wilder edges Chisora in entertaining slugfest

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Chisora signs off with spirited loss

Chisora entered the reported final bout of a lengthy professional career as the favourite to depart the stage on a winning note.

Instead, he found his scrappy approach narrowly edged by a split-decision defeat to Wilder in a messy affair with plenty of guts.

No matter though - even in defeat, Chisora found himself serenaded by a full arena as he bowed out to a hero's farewell.

Wilder reignites heavyweight title hopes

In securing his second straight win after a barren few years, 'The Bronze Bomber' has suddenly put himself back on the market.

Anything but a win for Wilder here likely would have sunk his future hopes for major paydays against some of the biggest names.

Deontay Wilder celebrates Derek Chisora win_04042026Richard Pelham/Getty Images

Now however, his faint hopes of another heavyweight title tilt are alive and kicking again, with no shortage of possible options.

Price calls out Shields after latest win

Lauren Price made the most of her win against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino to call out Claressa Shields for a dance next up.

'The GWOAT' swung by to see the Welsh fighter, another former Olympic favourite, defend her welterweight titles in style.

The pair spoke afterwards and agreed to a bout later in 2026, suggesting this one could come to pass sooner rather than later.

Riley and Bentley fly domestic flag with glory

It might not have been the result Chisora wanted, but two local lads on his undercard made major strides at world level too.

Denzel Bentley April 2026Richard Pelham/Getty Images

Viddal Rilley won the EBU cruiserweight belt against Mateusz Masternak, teeing up a shot at the vacant IBF title next up.

Denzel Bentley meanwhile took the WBO interim middleweight crown after stopping Endry Saavedra inside seven rounds.

Dubois silences doubters with Harper victory

Caroline Dubois secured the biggest win of her career as she took out Terri Harper by decision to add a second world title.

The WBC lightweight champion seized the WBO strap at Olympia in London on Sunday evening to earn a marquee result.

Ellie Scotney meanwhile became undisputed super-bantamweight champion on the same bill with her win over Mayelli Flores.

Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel DuboisQueensberry Promotions

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