Anderson Silva will return to the boxing ring for the first time since 2005 when he faces Julio Cesa Chavez Jr. on June 19 in Jalisco, Mexico.
ESPN was first to report the booking, which will be contested at 180 pounds, according to promoter Saul Rios. The former UFC middleweight champion later confirmed the news to TMZ Sports.
"When I look back at my journey, I see that nothing has been in vain," Silva said. "I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing skills with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.