Former UFC star Anderson Silva will face former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 19 in Jalisco, Mexico, according to ESPN.
The 10-round match at 180 pounds will take place at the Jalisco Stadium as part of a special exhibition featuring Chavez Jr.'s father, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., against Hector Camacho Jr.
“When I look back at my journey, I see that nothing has been in vain," Silva told TMZ Sports. "I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing skills with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. I train continuously, always striving for resilience and to overcome obstacles.