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Danny Williams and Matt Skelton may meet for a third time after the BBBofC ordered the fight - while in another heavyweight rematch, Michael Sprott has been ordered to fight Audley Harrison.
That comes after Sprott's brutal third round KO of Harrison in February, for many people the shock of the year.
In a surprise move, the Board have called for purse bids for both fights. Williams is British champion and Sprott English champion.
All four have boxed each other in an unofficial round robin tournament over the last two years.
The only two not to have fought are Harrison and Skelton.
Currently, Williams holds a 2-1 advantage over Harrison, and is 1-1 with Harrison and Skelton.
Skelton is 2-0 over Sprott, while Sprott is 1-0 over Harrison.
Most recently, Skelton battled his way to a majority decision over Sprott, who had just sensationally knocked out Harrison.
Williams regained the British title when he knocked out Scott Gammer earlier this year.
Skelton appeared to clearly be British number one before the Sprott fight, but an uninspired win left question marks over his ability to mix it at world level - and his domestic dominance.
Williams, who was in his best shape for years when he fought Gammer, has a serious claim to the number one slot.
Purse bids for the fight are due to be held in October, with both of them set to go ahead by the end of February.
But that's no guarantee there will be rematches - there has so far been no indication from any of the boxers concerned that they are interested in returns.
We will keep you updated.
That comes after Sprott's brutal third round KO of Harrison in February, for many people the shock of the year.
In a surprise move, the Board have called for purse bids for both fights. Williams is British champion and Sprott English champion.
All four have boxed each other in an unofficial round robin tournament over the last two years.
The only two not to have fought are Harrison and Skelton.
Currently, Williams holds a 2-1 advantage over Harrison, and is 1-1 with Harrison and Skelton.
Skelton is 2-0 over Sprott, while Sprott is 1-0 over Harrison.
Most recently, Skelton battled his way to a majority decision over Sprott, who had just sensationally knocked out Harrison.
Williams regained the British title when he knocked out Scott Gammer earlier this year.
Skelton appeared to clearly be British number one before the Sprott fight, but an uninspired win left question marks over his ability to mix it at world level - and his domestic dominance.
Williams, who was in his best shape for years when he fought Gammer, has a serious claim to the number one slot.
Purse bids for the fight are due to be held in October, with both of them set to go ahead by the end of February.
But that's no guarantee there will be rematches - there has so far been no indication from any of the boxers concerned that they are interested in returns.
We will keep you updated.
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