TYSON FURY could be forced into a mandatory title fight against unbeaten heavyweight Frank Sanchez.
Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in the first four-belt unification bout in heavyweight history on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.
But contenders are battling to fight it out for the right to challenge for the WBC title later down the line.
Sanchez, who is 24-0 with 17 knockouts, most recently stopped Junior Fa in seven rounds on Anthony Joshua’s undercard in December.
On the same night, 24-0 Agit Kabayel beat Arslanbek Makhmudov and now the German has been ordered into a bout with Sanchez.
The winner will then be in line to challenge the WBC champion.
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Sanchez’s co-manager Mike Borao told Sky Sports: “For our part, we are 100 per cent trying to make the fight versus Kabayel.
“Both fighters had fantastic performances in Saudi Arabia, so it’s a natural fight to make with the added bonus of the eliminator being called by the WBC.
“I know PBC [Premier Boxing Champions] would stage the fight in the US, but wherever it ultimately lands, it will be a good one – this is likely the quickest route to a world title for both fighters.
“Kabayel looked magnificent against Makhmudov, but Frank wants to be world champion, so he is willing to face a tough challenge in Kabayel.”
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Fury, 35, was due to fight Usyk, 37, on February 17 until a cut in sparring two weeks prior forced the bout to be postponed.
The pair are still contracted to a two-fight series, meaning an immediate rematch must follow.
So the unbeaten champions look tied up for the year leaving contenders facing a long wait for a shot at the belts.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
