Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko will take place next spring, provided Joshua beats Eric Molina in December.
The British IBF world champion has had his headline-making clash with the Ukrainian sanctioned by the WBA after two scheduled meetings between Klitschko and former champion Tyson Fury were called off.
However, the bout taking place relies on Joshua seeing off Molina - the 28-year-old Texan who has a record of 25 victories from 28 fights.
That encounter is due to take place at the Manchester Arena two weeks before Christmas.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a deal is in place between his client and Klitschko and said he will work with the Ukrainian's manager Bernd Boente on finalising a date and venue.
'It was beautiful to finally see the WBA's decision last night finally allowing the Joshua v Klitschko fight for the spring,' Hearn told Sky Sports.
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