Lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will return to action against Michael Katsidis on November 27.
The Mexican WBA and WBO champion has not fought since a comfortable points victory over Juan Diaz in July.
Marquez, who lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2009, had been hoping to take on Manny Pacquiao for the third time but the fight failed to materialize.
"It's a great challenge for Juan and a very interesting fight for fans," explained Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions.
"It's just a matter of getting it papered up."
Australian Katsidis has revitalised his own career with four straight victories following back-to-back losses to Joel Casamayor and Juan Diaz.