Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his intention to defend his world heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua by announcing he will begin preparations for their fight.
The Ukrainian star returned to his home nation to help defend against the Russian invasion, but he is now set to continue his boxing career.
Usyk conclusively outpointed Joshua at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO belts although the Briton immediately indicated he would activate a contractual rematch clause.
There has been uncertainty about when the return bout would take place after Usyk last month went back to his native Ukraine to enlist in the military following Russia's invasion of the country.