The winner of the highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder could secure a mandatory shot at Oleksandr Usyk's IBF title, according to promoter Frank Warren. This fight, set for April, is a make-or-break opportunity for both fighters, as Warren predicts that one of them will be 'thrown out of the saloon' and won't come back. But here's where it gets controversial... While the loser will likely retire, the winner will be in the running to become the mandatory challenger for Usyk's IBF heavyweight championship. Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA belts, has been given consent by the WBC to have a voluntary defense, and is expected to fight Agit Kabayel next. However, the IBF will call for Usyk to defend, and the mandatories will have to be dealt with. So, will Wilder or Chisora step up to the challenge and take on Usyk? Or will one of them bow out, leaving the other to fight for the title? And this is the part most people miss... Warren also hints at the possibility of Usyk looking for a different direction, as he's primarily focused on securing a payday. So, who will emerge victorious and take a step closer to the IBF title? Stay tuned to find out!
