By Miguel Rivera

Chinese star Xiong Zhao Zhong (22-4-1, 12KOs) will make the third defense of his WBC 105-pound championship against Oswaldo Novoa (12-4-1, 7KOs) of Mexico. The fight is going to take place on February 5th, according to Canelo Promotions matchmaker Miguel Ayala, who also confirmed that "the contracts were signed by both fighters, the fight is done." The bout is going to take place at a venue located in Haikou, which is a province of China.