Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KO) eventually came to an agreement with Top Rank officials, both sides lowered their expectations a bit, and the Dominican boxer will meet Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KO).
For the American, vice-champion of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021, it will be the first defense of the WBO lightweight belt. Their fight will take place on June 7 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, the hometown of the champion.
Before the main fight of the evening, another interesting lightweight - Abdullah Mason (18-0, 16 KOs) - will enter the ring. His opponent will be the winner of Miguel Berchelt, Namibian Jeremiah Nakatila (26-4, 21 KOs).