Deontay Wilder vs Jared Anderson is being targeted for a summer showdown in Los Angeles.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh confirmed on social media on Monday night that he is hoping to match up the Americans on the undercard of Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov in August provided Wilder is ready in time after his fight against Zhilei Zhang in June.
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Taking to X, Alalshikh posted a photo of him and Anderson together, with the caption: "The talented Jared Anderson is with us now on August 3rd Riyadh Season card at LA against the 'Bronze Bomber' Deontay Wilder - if he's ready by then to fight after [his fight on 1 June] against Zhilei Zhang.
"I always believe that boxing would be at its peak when you have young American heavyweights like Jared Anderson which I also believe in his talent and his promising future.
"My advice to him 'Focus on your future, training, and commitment and you will reach to your goals'.
"Happy to collaborate with Top Rank again - Riyadh Season card 3rd of August in LA, will be one for the history!"
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Anderson is widely considered to be one of the most exciting young prospects in the heavyweight division.
The 24-year-old has barely put a foot wrong in the paid ranks (besides a wobbly moment against Charles Martin last year) and currently holds an impressive undefeated 17-0 record.
Many media outlets have branded him 'a heavyweight world champion in waiting' while Fury - who has sparred Anderson several times - is tipping him as the 'heir to his throne'.
Earlier this month, Anderson talked up a fight with 'The Bronze Bomber' and it now appears he may get what he wants.
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"I respect Deontay," he said. "I think he has one hell of a punch.
"But he can't beat me, and I'm just going to leave it at that. I'm too much of a well-rounded boxer, and I'm going to beat him in great fashion.
“The biggest thing they've been telling me is to stay the course and continue to try to get better every day.
"So that when they do pop up with that big name to put me on the map for the world to see, that I am 100-percent ready, and that I don't have to get ready."
Wilder is looking to rebuild his career after a dismal display against Joseph Parker at the back end of last year.
Wilder looked like a shadow of his former self as he was thoroughly outboxed by the Kiwi at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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The former WBC heavyweight world champion was heavily criticised for his gunshy approach to the contest.
However, he insists the 'killer' is back ahead of his summer showdown with Zhang.