Undefeated Floyd Mayweather will attempt to match Rocky Marciano’s record of 49 unanswered victories against Andre Berto on 12 September. Former welterweight champion Berto has 30 wins and three losses before his bout with his fellow American.
Britain’s Amir Khan had hoped for a September bout with Mayweather, 38, after beating Chris Algieri in June.
However Mayweather has instead opted for an opponent who has lost three of his last six fights, with Berto suffering reverses to Victor Ortiz and Robert Guerro – both of whom have also been beaten by Mayweather – as well as Jesus Soto.
“I always bring my A-game and this fight against Andre Berto is no exception,” said Mayweather.
“He’s a young, strong fighter who is hungry to take down the best – 48 have tried before and on 12 September, I’m going to make it 49.”
If he wins, Mayweather’s record will equal that of legendary 1950s American heavyweight Marciano, who retired from the sport without suffering a professional defeat.
Mayweather’s meeting with Berto will be the final bout in a six-fight deal he agreed with American broadcaster Showtime in February 2013.
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