Tyson Fury’s co-promoter Frank Warren sees two potential dates for the WBC champion to finally meet Anthony Joshua in the ring.
The pair came close to an undisputed clash, but ultimately Fury fought Deontay Wilder in his trilogy rematch, and Joshua faced Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk won two fights against Joshua to become the unified heavyweight champion, and Fury has retained his belt over the years, setting up their own huge fight this Saturday.
The winner of the clash this weekend, shown live on DAZN PPV , will be the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Once that is done, a rematch is on the cards, and with the huge financial rewards on offer for a second fight, it is seen as likely that both fighters will be willing to fight again if they do not retire.
However, speaking to BoxingScene.com , Warren suggested that an injury to either fighter might see Joshua given the chance to step in, or Joshua could be in line to fight the winner in February 2025.
“There’s obviously a rematch clause, but if Tyson comes through, of course we want to see the big fight between Fury and AJ. But I don’t think that will be the fight afterwards,” Warren said.
“I don’t think it will be because there is so much money involved for the loser of this fight. I don’t know what sort of step-aside money you’d give them to do that.
“It would only happen if someone was out of action after this first fight – that would be a thing. But it will come around quick. [If he wins in September] Joshua will fight the winner in February.”
Live on DAZN PPV: Fury vs. Usyk on May 18. Click here for details .