Jaime Munguia (29-0, 25 KOs), the newly-crowned WBO junior middleweight world champion of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, will make the first defense of his title against former world champion Liam “Beefy” Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round main event Saturday, July 21 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. The fight will be televised live on HBO.

“I’m proud and excited that this Mexican Kid from Tijuana [Munguia], who’s the hottest fighter in boxing today, will once again fight on July 21 against the tough Liam Smith,” said Fernando Beltran, CEO of Zanfer Promotions. “I know he will prevail again in spectacular fashion like he always does.”

In the co-main event, Alberto “Explosivo” Machado (19-0, 16 KOs) will put his WBA super featherweight world title on the line as he faces undefeated #1 Contender Rafael “Sweet Pea” Mensah (31-0, 23 KOs) in a 12-round battle.

The rest of the card will be announced shortly.