EDDIE HEARN admitted that he is "almost out-of-time" to finish Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Uzyk.
AJ's second battle with the slick southpaw will take place in Saudi Arabia on 23 July, but contracts have not been signed.
Eddie Hearn, the promoter, admits that time is running out for finalizing the date.
Hearn has less than eight weeks to go before the desert dust-up. This means that Hearn will need to organize a whistle-stop tour in order to promote the bout.
Matchroom Boxing's chief stated that July 23rd in the Middle East was the top choice. If we don't complete the deal this week, we're running out of time.
"I hope we can give two big pieces news to you this week.
"That will be Canelo's next fight, and Anthony Joshua's last fight - they are two of the most important stars in the sport.
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"The fight date and time are not problems. It is about the additional obligations of TV, press conferences, and promotion.
"Eight weeks before the baby arrives feels fine, but it becomes a problem once you get to seven or six weeks.
Both fighters understand that media tours must be completed within the next 10-14 days.
"Beyond this, we will need to move it back for a week or so."
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYJoshua, 32, was defeated by the undefeated Ukrainian Usyk during their Tottenham tussle last Sept., suffering a narrow points loss.
Unwisely, the 6ft6 Brit tried to outbox London 2012 gold medallist, but he is now planning to "back to basics" for their next dance.
He said: "The fight against Usyk, in mine, was going to 12 rounds."
"That was my strategy because I believed I could compete against him as a boxer.
"And I believe he won two rounds more than me. This is how he became champion.
"Now, the goal is to get back to basics and to knockout.
"I feel that when I fight or spar with people, their spirit is actually dampened."
"In truth, when you look at someone directly in their eyes, and watch their body, you can see how they are slowly losing their strength.
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"Now, when you boxing, the art is to hit and not get hurt. You're better off boxing to stay away. This is not my style.
"My style is to get up close with people and make it difficult for them." That's my game plan.
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