Tyson Fury will be fighting Anthony Joshua for a belt later this year.
Fury and Joshua have signed contracts to finally clash, with the bout expected to be staged in November.
‘AJ’ must first overcome Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, while a warm-up bout for Fury is now being mooted.
Despite no world title being on the line, Ring Magazine have revealed the long-time rivals will be competing to win the ‘Fight of Britain’ belt.
The custom belt awarded to the winner is made out of 100% gold.
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Fury called for a long-awaited showdown with Joshua after overcoming Arslanbek Makhmudov on points on his return to the ring last month after coming out of retirement.
‘AJ’, who was watching on from ringside, refused his invitation to enter the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Fury revealed after the bout that he had no interest in fighting anyone else other than Joshua.
“If it isn’t Anthony Joshua next, I’m not interested in boxing,” the 37-year-old said.
“I’ll eat a thousand Easter eggs, go up to 35 stone and I’m out, not interested.
“It’s either him or I’m gone again.
“I only care about AJ now.
“That’s the defining fight for British boxing; it’s either going to happen or it’s not.”
Joshua fights for the first time since a sixth round knockout of Jake Paul in December against Prenga, who has been beaten once in his professional career.
The two-time heavyweight world champion was involved in a fatal car crash 10 days later which killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.
“It’s no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring and today is the next step on that journey,” the 36-year-old said.
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“I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight deal starting with July 25th in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off.
“As I said. The landlord will collect his rent. That is certain.”
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