Audley Harrison is to make his return to the ring in June against American Billy Zumbrun, who lost his last fight to Riddick Bowe.
A finger injury ruled Olympic gold medallist Harrison out of action last autumn and he will make his long-awaited return in Temecula, California on
June 9.
"The wait is over for me and my fans," said Harrison.
"On June 9 people will realise I am ready to begin the next phase of my career that will end up with the heavyweight championship of the world."