Jordan has made it clear that he sees little value in a fight between two fighters he believes are past their prime.
“I think it’s a turd of a fight and has no substance to it,” Jordan told talkSport, before adding that the bout offered little in terms of future direction for either man.
Jordan pointed to Wilder’s recent form as a key issue, suggesting the former WBC champion no longer belongs among the division’s serious contenders.
“I think Wilder has washed out,” he said. “If you look at his last two or three fights, he really looks completely finished.”
The criticism was not evenly divided. Jordan still credited Chisora’s style and durability, noting that the veteran has a penchant for entertaining regardless of circumstances.
“You’re going to watch Derek Chisora fight, you’re going to watch a fight,” he said, acknowledging the British heavyweight’s reputation for performance even late in his career.
Jordan ultimately leaned towards Chisora to win, viewing Wilder as “an avatar of what he once was” and questioning what either outcome would actually lead to.
“If Chisora wins, he says he’s retiring. If Wilder wins, I no longer see him as a force,” Jordan said.
The reason why Simon Jordan’s “drum” comment has teeth is that Wilder’s response to it in February was telling. When Jordan pressed him on his recent form and the Fury apologies during their talkSPORT session, Wilder did not offer a tactical rebuttal.
He stormed out of the studio after nearly crashing Jordan. For many fans, it was the ultimate “tell”. This was not the behavior of a focused former champion.
They branded it “100” because it’s the 50th pro fight for both, but that’s just marketing bullshit for a “loser leaves town” match. Ultimately, if Wilder is as shy as he looked against Parker and Zhang, Chisora could actually bully him into a corner and end his career.
If Wilder has even a fraction of that “equalizer” left, he’s knocking out a 42-year-old who’s way too easy to beat. Either way, it feels like we’re watching the credits roll on two careers that peaked years ago.
The fight, scheduled at London’s O2 Arena, is the 50th professional outing for both heavyweights. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, on DAZN PPV.
