By Rick Reeno

Several reliable sources have informed BoxingScene.com that former unified lightweight champion Nate Campbell is close to signing a promotional deal with Golden Boy. I've heard rumblings that a deal has been reached between Golden Boy, Campbell's advisor Terry Trekas and Campbell's former promoter Don King.

Campbell and King have been feuding and negotiating a buyout for the past few months. From what I understand, King will likely receive a six-figure buyout and in return he hands Campbell an early release. The deal between Campbell and Golden Boy could be finalized by next week.

When reached for comment about his fighter signing with Golden Boy, or how the signing would affect next week's purse bid for Campbell vs. Kendall Holt, Trekas refused to disclose any details at the present.

"I don't really want to comment on anything right now. I would assume that [Golden Boy CEO] Richard [Schaefer] will be releasing a statement some time next week," Trekas said.