By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com/Maxboxing.com has learned that Top Rank is close to a deal that would stage the Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito mega-fight at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on July 26. While there has been interest from other venues like New York's Madison Square Garden, it appears as if Atlantic City is nearing an agreement to land the match between the Puerto Rican and Mexican superstars. Although the deal is not official, sources have confirmed that negotiations are on-going and headed toward completion.
 
Boardwalk Hall officials were reportedly pleased with the recent April 12 welterweight card, which drew nearly 10,000 fans to the resort town. Given the magnitude of Cotto-Margarito, many expect the July 26 clash to be a hot ticket as well.