The winner of the highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder could secure a mandatory shot at the IBF title currently held by Oleksandr Usyk, according to promoter Frank Warren. This fight, set for April, marks a pivotal moment for both fighters, as Warren predicts that one of them will have to retire after the match. The 42-year-old Chisora, a former world title challenger, and the 40-year-old Wilder, a hard-punching ex-WBC champion, are both at a critical juncture in their careers. The loser of this fight is expected to hang up their gloves for good. However, the victor will be in the running for the IBF heavyweight championship, which is currently held by the unified champion Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA belts, is expected to defend his titles against the next mandatory challenger, Agit Kabayel. Warren highlights that the IBF will call for Usyk to defend his title, and the winner of the Chisora-Wilder fight could be that mandatory challenger. But Warren also raises a point of contention: 'The thing about all of it, what does Usyk want to do? Is he up for doing it or is looking to go a different direction?' This question invites discussion and could spark differing opinions. Will Usyk defend his title against the winner of the Chisora-Wilder fight? Or will he choose a different path? The answer may lie in Usyk's desire for a payday and his legacy as the heavyweight of the 21st century. The fight between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, which will headline an all-female show on April 5, also promises to be a significant event. Dubois has long targeted a world title unification against Harper, and the stakes are high. The winner of this fight will be in the running for the undisputed title, and the entire boxing world will be watching. So, who will emerge victorious in the Chisora-Wilder fight? Will it be a retirement for one of them, or a stepping stone to greater glory? The answer will be revealed on April 4, and the boxing community will be eagerly awaiting the outcome.
