By Rick Reeno

Various sources in Puerto Rico have advised BoxingScene.com that deal is close for WBO super featherweight champion Orlando "Siri" Salido (42-12-2, 29KOs) to defend his title for the first time against Roman "Rocky" Martinez (28-2-2, 17KOs) on April 11th in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Salido is no stranger to fighting in Puerto Rico. He had two memorable victories on the island against Juan Manuel Lopez. Salido also holds a knockout victory over Puerto Rico's Orlando Cruz. Although Martinez will undoubtedly have the crowd behind him, Salido's style of fighting has gained him quite a number of fans in Puerto Rico.

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