Anthony Joshua will attempt to defend his IBF world heavyweight title at the Manchester Arena on 26 November.
Unbeaten Joshua, 26, defended his title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of American Dominic Breazeale in June, having won the belt against Charles Martin in two rounds in April.
The British boxer's opponent will be named on 26 September.
*Britain's Kyle Edmund set up a US Open showdown with Novak Djokovic by beating John Isner to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
The Briton, 21, overcame the big-serving American and 20th seed 6-4 3-6 6-2 7-6 (7-5) in two hours and 43 minutes on Court Louis Armstrong.
The world number 84 faces 2015 champion and top seed Djokovic on Sunday.
*Nadal yet to drop a set
Two-time US Open champion Rafael Nadal of Spain beat Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov 6-1 6-4 6-2 in the final men's match of the day.
Nadal, seeded fourth, has not dropped a set in reaching the last 16 of a tournament he won in 2010 and 2013.
Football:
*Van Gaal would be boring
Louis van Gaal wanted to take over as Belgium manager following his Manchester Untied sacking, but lost out to Roberto Martinez because of his 'exhausting' personality and 'boring football.
*Arsenal confident Mustafi will convince Ozil to stay.
The report says they believe signing Shkodran Mustafi will help convince Ozil to commit to a new deal, according to reports.
The Gunners schemer has just two years left on his current contract and boss Arsene Wenger is desperate him to extend.
But the German wants to see evidence of Arsenal's title ambitions before he puts pen to paper.
The £35million deal for Mustafi was a statement of intent for Arsenal who spent over £90m in the last transfer window.
And Wenger hopes Ozil will be convinced that his international team-mate can help his underachieving side challenge for major honours
*Mike Phelan is set to be named as Hull City’s permanent manager before their Premier League trip to his hometown team Burnley next Saturday.
*Italy striker Mario Balotelli's agent says there "were a lot of offers for him – from Italy but also from Germany, Spain and England” before his free transfer from Liverpool to French club Nice.
*Tiote could be heading for Qatar
Newcastle's Cheick Tiote could be heading to Qatar after failing to secure a deadline day move.
*Diego Poyet is a target for several Championship and European clubs after becoming a free agent.
*Sunderland have moved to bolster their forward line with the signing of former Everton striker Victor Anichebe on a deal until the end of the season.
*Man City boss Pep Guardiola has left Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure out of his 2016-17 Champions League squad.
*New Nigeria manager Rohr: "I will live in Abuja, I'm waiting for my house. I will travel around the country to watch the local league."
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