Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder has publicly addressed a dispute over his gloves ahead of his scheduled fight against Derek Chisora. The bout was set to take place at The O2 Arena in London.
Wilder explained that the issue stemmed from a disagreement over the glove brand and model to be used for the contest. He emphasized that such pre-fight checks and negotiations are a standard part of the sport's safety protocols.
Despite the public discussion of the glove matter, the fight between Wilder and Chisora ultimately did not proceed as planned. No official bout between the two fighters took place on the reported date following the initial announcement.