Erik Morales will take on Scotsman Willie Limond on September 11th at the Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico City.
Morales, 33, still remains the last man to beat the great Manny Pacquiao. He is hoping for a shot a WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto soon.
The superstar sees the Glasgow man as a stepping stone to greater things.
Despite losing five out of his last seven bouts, the three-weight world champion is confident of sweeping aside the also-ran on his quest for another world title.
Limond, who recently lost a Commonwealth title bout against the now WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan in eight rounds, is fighting above 145lbs for only the second time in his career.
Erik Morales vs Limond
He cites Morales as one of his all-time heroes.
Morales looked big and sluggish in his latest win over Jose Alfaro. But he will be working on his speed for the fight with Limond, according to his father Jose, who once again will be training his son.
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