WBC World Lightweight Champion Regis Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) officially signed a contract with the promotional organization Matchroom Boxing. The American will return to the ring on June 17 in New Orleans, where he will meet with the unbeaten Liam Paro (23-0, 14 KOs).
Promotional organization Matchroom Boxing won a tender to organize an eliminator for the title of WBO world champion in super lightweight between Liam Paro (23-0, 14 KOs) and Arnold Barbosa (28-0, 10 KOs).
Teofimo Lopez (16-1, 12 KOs) can start his first steps in super lightweight with a fight for the world title. The American has a chance to fight for the vacant WBO belt if Josh Taylor will finally confirm that he is relinquishing his titles and moving up to welterweight.