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Golden Boy Promotions has officially announced the PPV undercard of Hopkins vs. Wright "Coming to Fight" on July 21 in Las Vegas. As reported a few stories down, undefeated WBO Interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (22-0, 20 KOs) takes on Czar Amonsot (18-2-1 10 KOs). The other televised fight will feature former world champion Oscar "Chololo" Larios (59-5-1, 37 KOs) against undefeated WBA #1 rated Jorge Linares (23-0, 14 KOs) for the vacant WBC interim featherweight championship. "This fight is very important to me because if I lose, it could be the end of my boxing career," said Larios. "I am ready to fight until the end to win this fight and another world championship belt. As the fight was originally scheduled for May, I am in excellent shape and ready to put it all on the line." Linares will be making his U.S. debut against Larios in what will be his toughest test to date. "This is my opportunity to show the American fight fans my strength and ability in the ring," said Linares. "Las Vegas is a great place for my debut as so many great champions have fought on boxing's main stage. I want to win this title for Venezuela like my countryman, the great Antonio Esparragoza did." The three-bout Hopkins vs. Wright HBO Pay-Per-View telecast has a suggested retail price of $49.95.