Tyson Fury has been ordered to fight Dillian Whyte by the World Boxing Council, a bout that could lead to an eagerly anticipated rematch against Deontay Wilder.
According to The Sun, the Gypsy King must take on his fellow Brit in an eliminator to determine who will be next in line for a shot at the WBC heavyweight title.
Wilder will defend his belt against Dominic Breazeale beforehand, and should both come through they will be on course to meet once more following their controversial draw at the end of 2018.
Fury’s next fight is against German Tommy Schwarz in June, before he takes to the ring once again on September 28.
The identity of his opponent for that day has not been revealed, and it could yet be the date for the all-British bout.
Fury stated earlier this month that he plans on fighting just three more times in his career.
The 30-year-old told IFL TV: “I am going to be very active this year. I am going to have three fights, then I am going to be gone.”
Fury is going to fight Schwarz in Las Vegas after a rematch with Wilder was canned following their controversial draw in December.
The Manchester-born boxer recently signed a lucrative broadcast deal with ESPN and fight contract with promotion company Top Rank.
While many believe Fury is the hot favourite against Schawrz, he isn’t expecting an easy fight.
Fury told BT Sport: “This isn’t a routine defence. This is a dangerous hungry lion, who is coming to knock me out.
“He’s got 16 knockouts in 24 wins. I think he’s as good a boxer that’s out there, to be honest.
“As good as anyone out there. Underestimate him and I’ll be chinned for sure.”