Daniel Dubois has got a big decision to make. The IBF has ordered the British heavyweight champion to defend his title against Derek Chisora. Dan Rafael reported that the two fighters have 30 days to work out a deal.
Dubois became the full IBF Champion after beating Filip Hrgovic and Oleksandr Usyk giving up the belt. The big-punching Brit made his first defense against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium last September. Dubois shocked everyone when he knocked out Joshua in just five rounds.
That win set Dubois up for some big fights. He had to cancel a bout with Joseph Parker because he got sick during fight week. Now he's looking at a rematch with Usyk for all the belts, another fight with Joshua, and rescheduling the Parker match.
Chisora earned his shot at the title by beating Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin. The veteran heavyweight has been around the block a few times and wants one more crack at a world title.
Both fighters are with Queensberry Promotions, so making the fight shouldn't be too hard. But there's a chance Dubois might get to skip Chisora if he can set up a unification bout with Usyk. That fight could happen at Wembley in July.
If Usyk beats Dubois in a rematch, the IBF belt will be up for grabs. Chisora might end up fighting the winner of Filip Hrgovic vs. Frank Sanchez for the vacant title. The IBF has also ordered those two to fight to see who's next in line.
For Chisora, a title shot could be his 50th and final fight. He'll be hoping Dubois decides to face him rather than giving up the belt for a bigger payday.
