Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has announced he will take on Liverpool fighter Callum Smith on December 19.
The pair will face off in the United States just before Christmas with the WBA and Ring magazine world super-middleweight titles on the line.
Smith, undefeated in 27 fights, said: 'I've been wanting a big fight since becoming world champion, so I'm pleased that during these challenging times we can deliver to the fans a fight between the very best in the division.
'I truly believe I (will) beat him and will prove that 168lbs is my division.