Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora undercard given boost as huge European title fight announced

Viddal Riley will get a huge shot at the European title on the undercard of Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora.

Wilder and Chisora will meet in a blockbuster heavyweight showdown on April 4 at London’s O2 Arena.

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Victory could land the winner a shot at unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk, while for the heavyweight on the other side of the result retirement beckons.

It promises to be a huge event on British shores, with MF Pro to stage the event.

And it will now see the promotion’s new signing Riley compete on the card.

He will take on EBU European champion Mateusz Masternak in a big opportunity to secure a second consecutive belt after winning the British title.

The bout was ordered and it will be Riley’s opportunity to move up to yet another level in a glittering career.

On the huge clash, Riley said: “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new chapter. MF PRO is the launch of a new beginning in my career and there’s no better way to enter this stage than with another difficult test. 

“I’ve decided to challenge a seasoned veteran and former world title contender for his EBU Cruiserweight title, this is pivotal on the climb into world honours, and I expect a test but one I am more than capable of shining through. 

“Chisora vs Wilder is a massive event and I’m excited to display my skills under my new promotion who are truly invested in assisting me to the top.”

Riley is 13 fights unbeaten in his career so far, and victory is a perfect set-up to begin his ascent up the rankings to world level.

He already has a huge online presence and superstar potential, and an eye-catching victory on this card can help him take the next steps.

Chisora vs Wilder – the build-up so far

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Riley will have the benefit of further eyes on his fight given the huge interest in Wilder vs Chisora.

It will be the Briton’s 50th and final bow in the boxing ring, so he says, but a big victory will likely please the domestic support.

Wilder needs to score a big victory and rediscover his form at the age of 40.

The build-up has already been enthralling with the pair visiting the talkSPORT Towers.

Both were embroiled in a row with talkSPORT host Simon Jordan, who prompted the American to storm out of the studio after a line of questioning on Tyson Fury.

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