By Mark Vester

The officials have been revealed for Saturday's bout between WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey. Cotto defends at New York's Madison Square Garden. Veteran referee Arthur Mercante Jr. will be the third man in the ring. The judges are Don Trella and John McKaie of New York and Tom Miller of Ohio. Richard De Cuir will be the supervisor on behalf of the WBO.

Cotto is on target with the weight and predicts a tough fight. Clottey is Cotto's toughest test since last July's loss to Antonio Margarito.

"I feel good. My weight is good. The fight with Clottey will be tough fight and we will produce a good show for all the fans but I plan to leave as the champion that night," Cotto said to BoxingScene.com

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