The Bolton-born fighter is currently preparing for the defence of his WBA light-welterweight title against IBF champion Zab Judah on 23 July.

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The next evening in Washington, he'll defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight world titles against Lamont Peterson in a marquee fight on HBO.

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Hobson, who has signed a three-fight deal with American television network HBO, had hoped to announce an opponent for IBF and WBA title-holder Hatton last week.

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The world number one is currently 36-year-old American Nate Campbell, who recently beat Juan Diaz for the WBA, WBO and IBF titles.

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Haye lost his WBA title in July to Wladimir, who also holds the WBO, IBF and IBO belts -- while Vitali is WBC champion.

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