The long-anticipated and long-overdue all-British heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is finally set to take place later this year.
After months of speculation suggesting an agreement has been reached, official confirmation has finally arrived that the two modern-day boxing behemoths will trade leather in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday 12th December.
Funded by Saudi Arabian bankroller Turki Alalshikh and Sela, the event is expected to pack a real punch with a star-studded undercard expected to take place in South Wales before blue-riband division adversaries Fury and Joshua make their hugely-anticipated ringwalks.
It's already been confirmed that fighters representing many of the leading promotional organisations in the fight game will feature, including those from Matchroom, Queensberry and Dana White's Zuffa Boxing.
Now, as speculation continues to intensify as to who could be included on the Fury vs Joshua bill, we take a look at five potential matchups that could take place.
Who could fight on the Fury vs Joshua undercard?
Keyshawn Davis vs Richardson Hitchins
UFC chief and Zuffa Boxing supremo Dana White has already gone on record to suggest that a showdown between two of America's biggest names could feature as the co-main event.
Both men would demand significant sums of money for the likely welterweight showdown, something 'His Excellency' Alalshikh could help to facilitate.
Jack Catterall vs Teofimo Lopez
Lancashire star Jack Catterall has voiced his desire to secure a spot on the undercard and has called out fellow welterweight star Teofimo Lopez to put his WBA belt on the line at the Principality Stadium.
Catterall is the mandatory challenger for a crack at the American-Mexican's strap, although it remains to be seen as to whether he is willing to take the fight or vacate for a higher-profile clash in the new year.
Filip Hrgovic vs Agit Kabayel
There is expected to be at least one additional heavyweight fight featuring as part of the event, and few would be bigger than the long-mooted showdown between Filip Hrgovic and Agit Kabayel.
Hrgovic stunned Moses Itauma to capture the IBF world title last month and he could be coaxed into putting it on the line for the first time against the dangerous German contender if the price is right.
Dave Allen vs Deontay Wilder
Dave Allen has lobbied for a high-profile fight to close the curtain on his career, and what better way to bow out than on the undercard of the biggest heavyweight clash in years!
The Matchroom man has name-checked former WBC king Wilder as his dream opponent, and how fitting it would be should Eddie Hearn manage to pull that fight together on what would be the biggest stage Allen will ever have starred on.
Hamza Sheeraz vs Jaime Munguia
Hamza Sheeraz stunned the boxing world when he opted to relinquish his WBO super-middleweight title instead of undertaking a mandatory title defence.
However, it's expected the Queensberry sensation will soon return to the title picture, with a potential clash with WBA supremo Jaime Munguia in the pipeline.
When will the full Fury vs Joshua fight card be officially announced?
It's not beyond the realms of possibility that elements of the fight card are announced at the official launch press conference on Wednesday 30th September.
It's understood that a number of fights have already been lined-up by matchmakers for the colossal bill in the Wlesh capital with details of the majority of the undercard expected to have been made public by mid-to-late October.
The majority of boxers like to undertake 10 to 12 week training camps ahead of fights, and with the Fury vs Joshua card now less than 11 weeks away, the wheels will firmly be in motion with regards to setting the full bill of action in stone.
