The World Boxing Council super lightweight champion, Regis Prograis, will defend his title against Puerto Rican Danielito Zorrilla, Saturday June 17 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) became the 140-pound world champion by knocking out Jose Zepeda in 11 rounds at Dignity Health in California last November.

The 34-year-old New Orleans native has defeated Juan Heraldez, Ivan Redkach and Tyrone McKenna in his most recent bouts.

On the other hand, Zorrilla (17-1, 13 KOs), promoted by former champion Miguel Cotto, has a golden opportunity to win the WBC Green and Gold title on June 17, replacing the injured Liam Paro. The 29-year-old has beaten quality fighters likes Pablo César Cano and Arnold Barbosa Jr.

“I’m glad Zorrilla took the fight,” Prograis said. “Nothing changes for me; I’m still working hard to go out there and prove that I’m the best fighter in the world at 140 pounds. I will go out there, do my thing, show my quality in my city and defend my title with pride.”

  “We have waited for this opportunity for a long time in my career and it has finally arrived,” said Zorrilla. “I am ready to be a world champion, I am grateful to Prograis for giving me the opportunity, but on June 17 there will be a new world champion.”

The fight is presented by Matchroom Boxing and will be televised on DAZN.