Silyagin’s handlers, RCC Promotions, have officially announced that the two will swap fists on April 9 in Montreal, Canada, for the vacant IBF super middleweight title.

Initially, Iglesias (14-0, 13 KOs) was hoping to lure a more prominent name into the ring for his first crack at a world title. The IBF did its best to make that happen.

At first, they contacted Canelo Alvarez to gauge his interest. However, the Mexican star declined the invitation as he is recovering from elbow surgery. It then turned to Jaime Munguia and Hamzah Sheeraz, ranked No. 3 and 4. But, they also declined the invitation. Troy Williamson also got the call-up but he is set to rematch Callum Simpson in the spring instead.

Once Silyagin’s number was called, he quickly accepted. The 32-year-old picked up a near-flawless victory over Pablo Exequiel Corzo in July. Still, even with that win, he figures to be a massive underdog against Iglesias.

The 28-year-old has stopped 13 of his 14 opponents. In his last clash, he brutalized Vladimir Shishkin in the eighth-round of their September contest.

Iglesias is ranked No. 2 by The Ring.