By Alfredo Jaime Gómez, notifight.com

According to strong sources in Mexico, Erik "El Terrible" Morales will have the opportunity to win his fourth divisional title when he challenges Juan Manuel Marquez, the WBA and WBO lightweight king, on April 16 at the MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Initially, that date was reserved for Filipino Manny Pacquiao, but his fight with Shane Mosley was moved to May 7.

A deal for Marquez-Morales is said to be close, with Golden Boy Promotions handing down the official word at any moment.