As previously reported, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted he may make a purse bid for Wladimir Klitschko v. Tyson Fury.
The 39-year-old Klitschko (64-3, 53KOs) currently holds the WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF world titles but with the deadline for agreeing terms with mandatory WBO challenger Fury on Monday, Hearn has confirmed he is considering travelling to Panama for the resulting purse bidding.
Hearn told Sky Sports that he's hoping the fight happens - and Fury pulls off the upset - because it would open the door for much bigger fights in the heavyweight division with Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
Fury is promoted by Hearn's rivals, Frank Warren and Mick Hennessey.
"I hope Fury wins. That would open the door for huge fights in the division with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder so I'd love to see him do it. On paper, I don't think he does but I rate him and I certainly think he has a shot in the fight," Hearn told Sky Sports.