Topics: Boxing, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabia
A date has been identified for a potential fight between British boxing icons Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
Joshua silenced his doubters with an emphatic second-round KO win over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou earlier this month, to put himself firmly back in contention for a world title shot.
The former unified champion must wait to get his chance at a belt, however, with Fury set to face Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title in Saudi Arabia on May 18.
WBC champion Fury was due to fight WBO, WBA and IBF belt-holder Usyk on February 17 but the bout was postponed following a cut the British boxer in sparring.
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It has already been confirmed there is a rematch clause inserted into the contracts for Tyson vs Usyk, meaning Joshua may need to bide his time before getting his chance at a title.
Asked whether or not Fury's planned two fights for this year will both be against Usyk, his promoter Frank Warren told Sky Sports: "One of them is, definitely! These guys are getting massive, massive purses for these fights.
"The loser I'm quite sure will trigger the rematch clause because of the finances that are involved.
"Next March if Tyson does what I believe he'll do and AJ continues to win, I'm sure that'll set up a big fight."
Joshua is likely to seek an fight in the interim while he waits for the winner of Fury vs Usyk.
This could potentially feature a world title shot if one or more of the belts is vacated after the first edition of the undisputed bout in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua could face the winner of Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois, who are expected to fight each other in June.
AJ dropped a cryptic post on Friday, suggesting he may have already been offered his next opponent.
Posting a picture of himself, he wrote: "Incoming call from @258management.
"AJ: 'How can I help?' @258mgt: 'They want you to fight.'
"AJ: 'I will get ready.'"
