Moments ago Hasim Rahman's promoter Bob Arum informed Boxingtalk.com that he and Oleg Maskaev's manager Dennis Rappaport solidified a deal for WBC heavyweight champion to make his mandatory defense at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 12. Rahman-Maskaev will take place on HBO PPV and the fight is expected to be officially announced at a May 10 press conference in NYC. ""This morning Top Rank reached agreement with Dennis Rappaport on behalf of Oleg Maskaev and the fight is a go," stated Arum. More to follow. REMEMBER WHERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST! 3:00 PM