The winner of the highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, set for April, could secure a mandatory shot at Oleksandr Usyk's IBF title, according to promoter Frank Warren. The stakes are high as both fighters, aged 42 and 40 respectively, are seasoned professionals. Warren predicts that the loser will likely retire, stating, 'One of them's going to get thrown out of the saloon.' The victor, however, will be in the running for the IBF heavyweight championship, which is currently held by the unified champion, Oleksandr Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA belts. Chisora, currently the highest-ranked contender in the IBF's heavyweight ratings, could be the next in line for a mandatory title shot. Warren explains that Usyk is expected to defend his title against the next mandatory challenger, Agit Kabayel, after his voluntary defense. The promoter also raises an intriguing question: 'What does Usyk want to do? Is he up for it or looking to go a different direction?' Warren suggests that Usyk's primary motivation is financial gain, as he has already established himself as a dominant force in the sport. The upcoming fight between Chisora and Wilder, and its potential implications for the IBF title, is a topic of great interest in the boxing world, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.
