Alvarez to vie for UFC lightweight title in July

Alvarez, 32, is 27-4 in his UFC career. He was born in Kensington and graduated from North Catholic.

"I began fighting at 19 years old and have held and enjoyed numerous world titles since that time," Alvarez said in a statement. "I have thought about and worked  very hard for 13 years or better so I can  challenge for the UFC title. I am truly grateful and honored to fight. On July 7th, Philadelphia will have its first-ever UFC world champion.""

Dos Anjos, 31, from Brazil, has held the lightweight belt since last March. He is 24-7 and won 10 of his last 11 UFC bouts.