IBF super feather champion Malcolm Klassen will defend his crown against former IBF featherweight titlist Robert Guerrero on August 1 at the Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas.
Klassen, 24-4-2 (15), is a two time beltholder of the IBF strap, most recently winning the honor by putting the first stoppage on domestic South African rival Cassius Baloyi's resume in April.
The Toekomsrus, Gauteng native has only lost once over the last seven years, an IBF title defense against Mzonke Fana two years ago.
Southpaw Guerrero, 24-1-1 (17), of California has eight wins and two no contests in his last ten bouts, four of which were victories with the IBF feather trophy at stake, since losing to Gamaliel Diaz three years ago.
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