Light heavyweight contenders Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and Sullivan Barrera will meet in a 10-round bout in the main event of a Golden Boy Promotions card on Dec. 16, Oscar De La Hoyas company announced on Wednesday.The fight will top an HBO Latino-televised tripleheader (10 p.m. ET/PT) from the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California.Although the bout is not an official title eliminator, Shabranskyy-Barrera is a de facto eliminator between two of the top 10 fighters at 175 pounds.Anyone who has heard me talk about Slava over the last few years knows that Im extremely bullish on him winning a world championship in his next few fights, De La Hoya said. He can do anything in the ring. Hes got power in both hands, he moves incredibly well for a tall fighter and he has an incredible capacity to learn from his mistakes. With a win against Barrera, Slava will position himself for some very big things in 2017.?Ukraines Shabranskyy (17-0, 14 KOs), 29, who lives in Los Angeles, is a rising contender who will be facing the most notable opponent of his career other than Yunieski Gonzalez, whom he upset by decision in December 2015.My goal is to win a world championship in the light heavyweight division, and Barrera is just another stepping stone on that path, Shabranskyy said. I am excited to make my second appearance on HBO Latino and look forward to fans seeing me get ready to take on any upcoming challenges in the ring.Barrera (17-1, 12 KOs), a 34-year-old Cuban defector based in Miami, is looking to bounce back from his first defeat, a lopsided 12-round decision to undefeated former super middleweight world champion Andre Ward on March 26.Im looking forward to Dec. 16. My respect to Shabranskyy for agreeing to fight me, Barrera said. This will be a great fight for the fans.Said Kathy Duva of Main Events, Barreras promoter: Sullivan gave Andre Ward the toughest fight Ward has had in years. A performance like that against one of the best fighters in the world is impressive. With the experience he gained and a new trainer [Derik Santos] to guide him, I think Sullivan has everything he needs to become a world champion. That journey starts with beating Slava Shabranskyy on Dec. 16.In the co-feature, welterweight Eddie Gomez (19-1, 11 KOs), 24, of Bronx, New York, will take on 23-year-old Rashidi Speedy Ellis (16-0, 11 KOs), of Lynn, Massachusetts, in a 10-round bout.Gomez has won three fights in a row since a 10-round decision loss in an upset to Francisco Santana in June 2014. 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"He did not give us an answer on that. It really doesnt make a difference at this point, since we would still have to get waivers at some time. He was open-minded to it. He didnt say no to it, but he needed some time." The Tigers recalled right-hander Al Alburquerque from Triple-A Toledo to replace Valverde in the bullpen. They also put outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo on the disabled list with a strained left ribcage and recalled outfielder Avisail Garcia from Toledo. The 35-year-old Valverde faltered during the 2012 post-season, and the Tigers were prepared to let him leave via free agency. But he didnt sign anywhere else, and Detroit eventually brought him back on a minor league deal. He was called up to the majors in late April and allowed only one run through his first 12 appearances, but has not looked good at all lately. "We think we have a guy that can still close games for us, if we get him fixed," Dombrowski said. "His velocitys been fine. Of course, he hasnt had his (split-fingered fastball) and hes had command problems. The last couple weeks havent been good. Before that, he threw the ball fine, and thats what were hoping that we can get back.dddddddddddd We figure we have nothing to lose to try." Detroit entered the season without much stability at closer when hard-throwing rookie Bruce Rondon failed to win the job during spring training. Benoit is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and four saves, and Drew Smyly has also pitched well out of the bullpen. "Benoit, when available, healthy and ready to go and rested, will get most of the closing opportunities," manager Jim Leyland said. "And anything else, well mix and match." Octavio Dotel has hardly pitched this year because of right elbow inflammation. Alburquerque was sent down because of control problems, but he has 26 strikeouts in 14 1-3 innings for Detroit, and the Tigers hope he can give the bullpen a lift now. Dombrowski didnt want to look ahead to the possibility of a trade for help. "Were comfortable with this group right now," he said. The Tigers arent the only team that could use some help in relief. In fact, Detroit won Thursday nights game on a ninth-inning homer by Jhonny Peralta off Bostons Andrew Bailey. The Red Sox are now giving Bailey a break from closing. Manager John Farrell said Koji Uehara would be the choice Friday night if a closer were needed. "If you look out there right now, there are not a lot of shut-down, lock-down closers out there -- anywhere," Dombrowski said. "A lot of people have struggled with the back end of their bullpens." Leyland said he hopes Valverde decides to stay in the organization, but he wasnt about to pressure him publicly. "Whichever way he wants to go, I would respect," Leyland said. ' ' '