Matchroom head Eddie Hearn is due to start talks with Caleb Plant to set up an undisputed fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
The Mexican WBA, WBC and now WBO fighter won that last belt in May when he defeated Britain’s Billy Joe Saunders.
That left just Plant as the other belt holder at 168lbs and it is expected he will meet Canelo in September this year.
Speaking to the DAZN Boxing Show, Hearn acknowledged that Plant is in a strong bargaining position to agree a fight.
“It’s expensive, but it’s an undisputed fight,” he admitted.
“Caleb should be making a lot of money for that fight. This week, we start those conversations about Caleb Plant.
“I've got to present the best opportunity to Canelo Alvarez and Louis DeCubas and Al Haymon have to present the best opportunities to Caleb Plant.”
Despite any tough negotiations to come, Hearn nevertheless believes that a fight will go ahead.
“It’s about the opportunities for the fighters. That’s the natural fight to make next, and hopefully we can get it.”