By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com, speaking with Bob Arum of Top Rank, was informed that WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto will defend his title against Contender star Alfonso Gomez on April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The venue has already set aside the date for Cotto-Gomez.

The co-feature could possibly become a rematch between WBO junior welterweight champion Ricardo Torres and Kendall Holt.

The welterweight battle between former champions Antonio Margarito and Zab Judah, slated for April 26, may end up going forward on May 3, with Showtime televising the fight. Provided both Cotto and Margarito win, Top Rank would match them on pay-per-view in July.

"That's where Cotto-Gomez is heading, to Atlantic City. We might do Margarito-Judah on Cinco de Mayo weekend on Showtime," Arum said.