Sergio Martinez Could Return in Atlantic City, Los Angeles

By Rick Reeno

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is likely going to return on October 1. There is a slight chance, depending on the opponent and the availability of a venue, of having his return pushed back to October 8. One of the frontrunners to face Martinez - is WBC middleweight champion Sebastian Zbik - who needs to seal the deal by beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 4th. The other frontrunner is Marco Antonio Rubio, who recently knocked out undefeated David Lemieux in a WBC final eliminator. If the fight with Rubio is made, the bout has a good chance of taking place in Los Angeles, California. If Zbik defeats Chavez, a fight with Martinez could happen in Atlantic City. Rhode Island is also a consideration.