The rematch between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua could go ahead after the IBF ordered a heavyweight eliminator.
Dubois defended his IBF heavyweight title with a crushing defeat of Joshua last month.
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After hitting AJ hard in the first round, he dominated the fight and dropped the former champion to the canvas.
Joshua was defeated badly but aims to return to the ring and has the option of a rematch.
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The fighters have been asked to indicate their availability in the coming days, and there is a possibility that the fight could take place before the end of the year.
However it is more likely that the fight will take place in 2025, meaning Dubois vs. Joshua 2 may have to wait until the spring or summer.
Alternatively, the IBF could decide to sanction the rematch before ordering Dubois to face his mandatory challenger.
The 27-year-old Dubois was the first IBF challenger before taking over the belt after Oleksandr Usyk stepped down in June.
He then defended it for the first time against Joshua, leading some to suggest that AJ should hang up his gloves after the loss.
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However, the 34-year-old Briton said he will continue to fight as long as the hunger remains among his fans, while promoter Eddie Hearn hinted at a decision being made soon.
Hearn said: “If it was up to AJ, it would be a straight rematch.
“But he will take advice from me and 258 (management) and Ben Davison and everyone and then make a decision.
“But that will be a decision that will probably come in the next few weeks.”
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