Former champion Vic Darchinyan (38-5-1, 27KOs) has signed a contract with veteran manager Frank Espinoza Sr., who works with Daniel Ponce De Leon, Abner Mares, Oscar Valdez, Antonio Orozco, Carlos Molina and several others.

Espinoza says Darchinyan will return to the ring on April 20th as part of the Victor Terrazas-Cristian Mijares undercard at The Arena in Mexico City.

Darchinyan last fought in September, winning an HBO televised upset decision over super bantamweight prospect Orlando De Valle of Puerto Rico, BoxingScene said.