Hughie Fury could follow in cousin Tyson’s footsteps and claim a world titleNews Group Newspapers Ltd
Tyson vacated the title in October as he battled depression.
The bout is set to be shown on BT Sport, who are planning to move into boxing in a big way to combat Sky’s dominance.
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Promoter Frank Warren will confirm the fight at a press conference today.
Hughie’s world title bid comes four fights earlier than Tyson, who snatched the WBA, IBF and WBO crowns from Wladimir Klitschko in his 25th bout.
Joseph Parker edged a majority decision against Andy Ruiz Jr to claim the vacant WBO titleGetty ImagesTyson Fury beat Klitschko last year but was forced to give up his titlesGetty Images
Hughie is undefeated in 20 bouts but has not yet boxed a full 12 rounds.
Parker, 24, took the vacant WBO title last month with a majority points win over Andy Ruiz.
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