For the Mexican, who last boxed in December, this will be the fourth defense of the championship belt of the World Boxing Organization. The Filipino will fight for a championship title for the first time in his career.
During this same evening, there will be a fight for the interim IBF world lightweight title between Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KO) and Zaur Abdullaev (20-1, 12 KO). The winner of this bout will have to face Vasiliy Lomachenko, who is the undisputed IBF champion in this division. The parties will have the opportunity to agree on a meeting no later than October.