I have been wondering since it was announced why he is getting a title shot. He has no amateur achievements never beaten a HW in the top 20 yet jumps to the top of the queue after only 14 fights. Nevermind the Haye factor but why is someone like Chisora a worthy contender ahead of so many others.
He's the only guy on both the WBO and IBF ratings besides Solis (who his brother is fighting) and Tua, who barely scraped by a shot Barret.
http://www.wbo-int.com/revised/RANKINGS-WBO.asp
http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/index.php?pg=24
I would rather Wlad didn't pick such a dirty fighter for a tune up/stay busy fight while he waits for better fights (Haye, Adamek, Povetkin, etc) but it is what it is.