By Miguel Rivera

The anticipated fight between WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez of Mexico, is closing in on a venue in Las Vegas - with November 7 and November 21 as the two possibilities, according to ESPN Deportes. New York City and Texas were also under consideration, but Las Vegas has now taken the lead.

The date depends on the venue. If it takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, then the fight is going to happen on November 7, while November 21 makes it likely to take place at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Cotto's adviser, Gaby Penagaricao, has already revealed that an announcement is likely for this month. The two sides are still working out the details.

Reportedly the weight has not been determined. Neither fighter is a true middleweight and they seem to be a pound apart. Cotto is claimed to be requesting a max of 155, while Canelo wants 156. The one pound difference is not expected to be a stumbling block in reaching a deal.