Erislandy Lara
In mid February 2018, Frank Warren confirmed that rematch talks were on-going between DeGale and Truax to take place in the States. On 9 March, TGB Promotions along with Mayweather Promotions officially announced the fight as the co-main event of the card also featuring the light-middleweight unification fight Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on 7 April 2018. Former two-weight world champion and analyst Paulie Malignaggi was brought in to camp to assist with his training alongside DeGale's long-time trainer Jim McDonnell. It was reported that both boxers would earn a $300,000 purse for the fight. Truax weighed in at 167 3⁄4 pounds with DeGale coming in slightly lighter at 167 1⁄4 pounds.