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He said he would not stand in the forthcoming leadership contest.

Despite White's reservations, Pereira's popularity with fans and the stakes of the contest - Jones' undefeated streak versus Pereira's attempt at winning three belts - mean it's not a bout many would be opposed to.

If he does that, he sets up a lucrative rematch with Joshua or an undisputed contest against the winner of December's bout between fellow champion Usyk and Tyson Fury.

The remaining seven spots are being contested by 14 nations, whittled down from 28.

Yet several experts in the field contest the findings.