Anthony Yarde will face light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev in his second shot at becoming a world title holder.
Yarde’s suffered an 11th-round technical knockout defeat to Sergey Kovalev which came three years ago.
Yarde now faces an even tougher opponent as he comes up against the unbeaten Beterbiev who has won all of his professional fights by KO.
The Russian-Canadian boxer currently holds the WBC, WBA and IBF light-heavyweight belts and has a professional record of 18-0.
Date and start time
This title clash will take place on Saturday, January 28 ; at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.
With the ringwalks set to get underway at around 10:30pm UK time.
Beterbiev vs Yarde: What has been said?
Yarde is aware of the tough task ahead next month.
“It feels like the right time for me. I came from nothing and if I get an opportunity I take it,” he said.
“I need to stop fighting monsters but I got into this sport to fight the best. Lions have no choice but to hunt if they are going hungry.
“Since I’ve started boxing I’ve not had more than one week out of the gym. Beterbiev had more than 200 amateur fights and 18 professional, but I’m going to be sharp and focused.
He added: “In the light-heavyweight division, he has been nothing but a wrecking ball, knocking out every opponent so far.
“He’s very powerful but I feel I’m faster and, by age, I’m fresher, but in experience, I’m behind him.”
