TOMMY Coyle will face former world title challenger Michael Katsidis in Hull on October 25.
Coyle will defend his IBF International title against the 34-year-old Australian in what will be the toughest test of the lightweight's career.
Katsidis, who stopped Kevin Mitchell inside three rounds, has also gone the distance with Ricky Burns and impressed against Juan Manuel Marquez.
Arriving both with a pedigree and fearsome reputation, the fight represents a major challenge for Coyle, who will be under pressure to continue his winning run in front of the Sky television cameras.
The 24-year-old has not fought since claiming a points victory against Michael Ansah in May.
Joining Coyle on the bill as co headliner of the Point of No Return show staged by Matchroom Boxing, is Olympic champion Luke Campbell.
The gold medallist will face Argentina's Daniel Brizuela, who pushed Coyle all the way earlier this year in a fight of the year contender.
Campbell will make his eighth professional appearance at Wembley Arena on September 20 as part of the George Groves bill, before his homecoming return against Brizuela.
Also confirmed on the card for the show at the Hull Arena are Hull boxers Nathon Smith and Tom Knight, with Gavin McDonnell and Gamal Yafai among a packed line-up.
