TYSON FURY has been in discussions with Oleksandr Uzyk to be an undisputed decider. However, it would also mean huge-money step aside promises to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
After the 35-year old genius of Ukraine, AJ, 32 activated his rematch clause.
Anthony Joshua (left), activated a clause for a rematch to fight Oleksandr Uzyk
The 33-year-old Brixton Body Snatcher Whyte is the long-time mandatory challenger to the Gypsy King's WBC crown.
The undefeated Morecambe giant, and his southpaw counterpart, fancy putting aside their immediate problems and going to the Middle East for the four major belts and a huge windfall.
It is unlikely that the coup will be achieved due to the moving pieces and the outrageous amount of cash needed to persuade the Londoners to hold off until their turn to win the world title cracks.
It seems almost impossible considering how much planning would be required to determine whether Joshua, a two-time champ, or Whyte, a frustrated challenger made it possible.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua's common promoter, confirms that the complex cogs are slowly turning to make the multifaceted deal.
According to the Matchroom boss, "We all are still moving towards Joshua vs Usyk in a London stadium, April, and Fury Vs Whyte.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100 Games to Play and No Deposit Required"But, there are still people that would like Fury vs Usyk to be undisputed and would willingly pay a lot to see it.
"If there's enough money to go around and a plan can be put together to make everyone happy, then it is possible. But time is the problem.
"For that fight to succeed, a lot of things must happen." These conversations began a month ago, but they are complex."
It would be difficult to determine the order in which the queue will face Fury vs Usyk's winner.
It would be a guarantee that the undisputed king, newly crowned, did not retire at its highest and scatter all the belts in the division.
Even if Saudi Arabia and Dubai are able to raise the millions to pay Joshua or Whyte, it will still take tight contracts and military-level planning to make it happen.
Hearn acknowledges that time is another formidable opponent, with the Fury vs Whyte purse auction already delayed.
He said, "It's not about just compensation for fighters." It is about a strategy.
"We want Joshua and Dillian to be happy about the whole situation.
It is boxing. It is messy. There is also a lot of money involved.
"We aren't really close to a deal on Whyte vs Fury. Everyone knows that there are arbitrals and legal cases and appeals in various things, which explains why we have been so slow.
"The next purse bid for Whyte and Fury is expected on Friday, but I expect it to be delayed once again."
