Teofimo Lopez is aiming to become undisputed at 140lbs ahead of his debut at junior welterweight.
The former four-belt lightweight champion is fighting against Pedro Campa on Saturday August 13 in Las Vegas, making his bow in a new weight class.
His last fight saw him lose his titles against Australian George Kambosos Jr., and instead of pursuing a rematch he decided to move up.
30-year-old Campa boasts an unbeaten record in his fights going back to 2017, and has one defeat over the course of 36 fights.
"The Takeover is back! I took over the lightweight division, and I plan on doing the same at junior welterweight. Pedro Campa is a tough opponent with an aggressive Mexican style, and I can't wait to put on a show for the fans.,” Lopez said, reported BoxingScene.com.
“Every person goes through challenges, but I’ve put the past behind me and am thrilled to be back fighting on ESPN and in Las Vegas. I am calling this fight the 'Take Back' because I am coming to regain what I’ve lost. One defeat does not define a fighter, and it won’t define me.
"I had been fighting at lightweight since I was a teenager, and it was time to move up. I am going to be an even better, more explosive fighter. You will see that on August 13.
"I am only 25 years old. My best years are in front of me. Pedro Campa is the start of a new chapter in my career. I will be a two-weight world champion very soon. Every contender and champion at junior welterweight better watch out because I am coming to clean out the division."