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Hayemaker have won the right to stage the grudge match between James DeGale and George Groves.
The British Boxing Board of Control has confirmed that Dave Coldwell, on behalf of Hayemaker Promotions, was successful in Wednesday's bidding to stage the British Super-Middleweight title defence.
The date and venue are yet to be confirmed although the fight must take place before April 11 with Groves, the mandatory challenger, the 'home' fighter.
He has withdrawn from this Saturday's Matchroom bill in Liverpool through injury, while DeGale is rumoured to be returning to the ring on March 19, although he has played down talk of a shot at WBA Super-Middleweight champion Dimitri Sartison.
The decision does not guarantee the long-time rivals will meet, but brings two of the country's brightest talents closer to settling their bitter feud in the professional ring.
The pair came through the amateur ranks at Dale Youth ABC when DeGale, who will defend the British title, lost to Groves, his mandatory challenger and the Commonwealth champion at 160lbs.
There is genuine needle between the two west Londoners and both have constantly called for the fight to be made. Groves has dubbed him 'Destined To Fail', while DeGale will only refer to him as 'Ugly Kid'.
The British champion and his promoter Frank Warren must now agree to take the fight, or the Harlesden man faces being stripped of his title.