Chisora can end Usyk’s undefeated record and claim his status as WBO mandatory challenger when they collide on October 31.
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AJ is currently next scheduled to face mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev later this year, but may then have to fight Oleksandr Usyk before an all-British clash with Fury can materialise.
Joshua holds three of the four major world titles and his next two fights could be against mandatory challengers.
Tyson Fury announced he had agreed terms for a two-fight deal with Joshua in 2021 in what would be the first undisputed heavyweight showdown in over 20 years.
Chisora would rather wait than have the fight with former undisputed cruiserweight champion Usyk go ahead without fans at London’s O2 Arena, but if that means a significant delay he could sign up for a fight with Bellator MMA.
Should “AJ ” get past the durable Bulgarian, Hearn wants Joshua v Fury in December, which could open the door for Kiwi Joseph Parker to fight for a vacated WBO title
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has told talkSPORT that his man will vacate one of his world titles, if it means confirming a fight with Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury later this year.
Anthony Joshua has insisted that a “curveball” offer could tempt Deontay Wilder into a dream undisputed heavyweight championship fight, and has revealed he has held meetings to discuss how to set it up.
Joshua is currently choosing whether to fight Usyk – mandatory challenger for his WBO belt – or Kubrat Pulev – mandatory challenger for his IBF belt – but the latest pictures would suggest the 30-year-old is leaning towards a match with the Ukranian
Britain’s unified world champion has been awaiting confirmation of his next fight after being ordered to make world title defences against Pulev and Oleksandr Usyk, his IBF and WBO mandatory challengers.
Joseph Parker could be in prime position to fight Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO heavyweight title, if Anthony Joshua is forced to vacate the belt.
The latter shocked the world in June, stopping the Brit superstar after sending him to the canvas four times.
If the WBO belt becomes vacant, Usyk and New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker will fight for the title, according to Sport.ua.
IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Joshua has Usyk and Kubrat Pulev as his mandatory challengers, with the latter in pole position to be his next opponent.
Joshua regained his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles last week with a unanimous points decision against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia.
The Brit’s next opponent was expected to be against the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in a mandatory title defence in April or May.
The Brit became a two-time world champ after getting revenge on Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday six months after his shock defeat.
The President of the World Boxing Organisation, Francisco Varcarcel, has forced Anthony Joshua into defending his WBO title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk after winning his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr.
Oleksandr Usyk is lobbying to face the winner of Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr but Kubrat Pulev is also in the mix.
Usyk has been given priority over Dillian Whyte, with the WBO pointing to the Ukrainian’s “exceptional amateur career” and “unblemished professional record” (16-0), which saw him become undisputed champion at cruiserweight.