Bob Arum reports that TYSON FURY will be battling Dillian Whyte in a blockbuster all-British fight.
American promoter for the Gypsy King has said that he expects to defend his WBC Heavyweight title in February or March, after Whyte was appointed mandatory challenger.
Tyson Fury was eyeing a undisputed fight with Oleksandr Uzyk
Fury was hoping to meet Oleksandr Usyk, the rival champion, but he has been forced to face the Body Snatcher.
Arum also revealed that plans are in place for a homecoming event early next year.
Sky Sports reported that he spoke to Frank Warren, Fury's UK promoter, about Tyson's desire to enter the ring in February/March.
"We are in talks with Whyte to make arrangements to have the fight in the UK. We are working hard to make it a great fight.
Since August 2018, when Fury out-pointed Francesco Pianeta in Belfast's Windsor Park, Fury hasn't fought on the Atlantic side.
However, Manchester and Cardiff have been suggested as potential venues for his next trip.
After the Ukrainian defeated Anthony Joshua earlier in the year, Usyk was initially set his sights on a undisputed clash against him.
The reigning WBA (Super), IBF and WBO champion will now face AJ in a rematch – also expected to take place early next year.
The Fury camp tried to persuade his Brit counterparts to step aside, but they failed.
Fury will instead face Whyte, his ex-sparring partner. There is already a heated argument between the two.
