The "interim" WBC super middleweight champion (up to 168 lbs), David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs), has officially confirmed the date of his upcoming fight against former world light heavyweight champion (up to 175 lbs), Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs).
The bout is scheduled for June 15 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
This fight will be featured on the undercard of the matchup between WBA lightweight champion (up to 135 lbs) Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) and Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs).
The interim WBC light heavyweight title will be on the line in the fight between Benavidez and Gvozdyk. This marks David's first fight in this weight category.