WBO middleweight champ Dmitry Pirog (18-0, 14 KOs) of Russia will make his title defence in early fall in Krasnodar, Russia. Pirog will face his mandatory challenger Gennady Martirosyan (22-2, 11 KOs).

The venue for the oncoming clash, as well as TV broadcast details are being clarified. Specific date has not been set, yet combat is expected on September 20, allboxing.ru reported.