Derek Chisora makes entrance with Nigel Farage in a tank for Deontay Wilder media day

Derek Chisora made a spectacular entrance in a tank alongside Nigel Farage ahead of his final fight against Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena on Saturday night

Derek Chisora chose a decidedly unconventional approach for his pre-fight press conference, turning up in a tank accompanied by close mate and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. ‘Del Boy’ is set to make his 50th journey to the ring on Saturday evening when he faces Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena in London.

The 42-year-old has pledged to retire after exchanging blows with the former heavyweight world champion. The Brit’s media career has been rather eventful, featuring incidents such as slapping Vitali Klitschko, spitting water at his sibling Wladimir, and hurling a table at Dillian Whyte.

Yet during his fairly turbulent professional journey, his friendship with aspiring Prime Minister Farage certainly caught many off guard. Speaking to The Guardian, Chisora revealed how he met the vocal politician, whose party he has backed previously.

A conversation eventually developed about how he would transport Farage to the O2 – with Chisora pledging to arrange a tank for his close companion. Unsurprisingly, the boxing stalwart keeps his promises.

The heavyweight fighter is thoroughly enjoying his final fight week, and before the press conference, Chisora was spotted mingling with Reform’s Farage – rolling up to York Hall in a tank.

The politician required assistance climbing onto the decorated vehicle – covered with advertisements for Saturday evening’s bout.

Chisora swiftly followed and seemed to relish himself at the summit of the tank. Regrettably for the boxer, it appeared as though he wasn’t controlling the vehicle.

As the menacing machine travelled through London Bridge, Chisora could be spotted gesturing at supporters, while Farage apparently welcomed the moment by brandishing Union Jack flags.

Chisora was born in Zimbabwe and moved to Britain when he was 16. The fighter was questioned about his strong relationship with Farage, whose party has previously faced accusations of racism.

The Brit was unwavering in his belief that Farage’s party isn’t racist – it’s simply politics. He said: “You’re always going to find people trying to fight for what’s theirs. I don’t call it racism.

“I call it politics. If people support Trump they’re told, ‘Oh, you’re a racist.’ Nigel’s come up with his party and now it’s, ‘He was a racist.’ Everybody who’s not with the left? You’re racist.”