Top Rank aiming to have the fight in November in Las Vegas.
Top Rank boss Bob Arum is pushing for a junior lightweight matchup featuring WBC titlist Humberto Soto and Edwin Valero for the Nov. 14 card in Las Vegas headlined by Cotto vs. Pacquiao.
Publicist Ricardo Jimenez noted that Arum has already indicated that he'd like both parties to come to an agreement for that fight, where the winner could be a future foe of Manny Pacquiao.
"It seems that negotiations are already underway," said Jiménez. "It's the fight that Arum wants and the only thing that could complicate things is the fight purse since a lot of if has already been set aside for the main event.
Valero said on Friday of last week that he was ready to submit to new examination in Nevada in order to try and regain his license to fight while commenting on his approval of Soto as an opponent.
"Nevada will give me new tests soon and if God willing, I'll be ready to fight in Las Vegas against the best, and I consider Soto to be one of the best so I'm willing to make the fight," said the Venezuelan.
For his part, Soto commented that although he wants the fight, he finds it difficult to make at this time.
"My first objective is to complete my last title defense on September 15 in Monterey and then we'll see," said Soto. "It's a fight I'd love to have but we shall see."
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Salvador Rodriguez is a boxing writer for Record in Mexico City and a regular contributor to 411mania.com.
Here goes Bob Arum again making sure he's got his interest covered.
NO!!! Pacquaio fans dont want no stinkin Valero or Soto...we want Mosley!! there are 2 more fights left for PAC, why go down when you can move up???
Posted By: dBomb (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 08:53 PM
I think that would be an awesome fight, we'll get a chance to see Valero against a proven warrior in Sotto. Though I want Arum to add more bouts like this as an undercard for Cotto and Pacquaio. Valero and Sotto will make it an exciting night.
Posted By: Jaggernaut (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 08:59 PM
sotto vs valero is an excellent fight...
Posted By: rafido (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 09:58 PM
At last we will see the true caliber of Valero in Sotto's arsenal. That would be a can't wait to see undercard coz Valero is known to be making noise in wanting to face the great Pac. Let' see if he's really that good to earn a shot at the great Pac. Thanks Uncle Bob! JUST DO IT!!!!
Posted By: SensitiveOne (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Soto, forget your title defense against a nobody. Valero will make you more rich and famous.
Posted By: tony (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM
yeah...Valero vs Sotto on Pacquiao-Sotto card is great! Go Top Rank Go!!!
Posted By: mike (Guest) on August 26, 2009 at 11:50 PM
soto sounds like scared
Posted By: mini me (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Pacquiao-Valero or Pacquiao-Sotto? Unlikely! Manny Should go after Mosley if he get past Cotto. If he loose, make a third fight with Marquez. Never mind Mayweather.
Posted By: danny h. (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 12:40 AM
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Posted By: alvin (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 02:36 AM
i can't believe arum is making empty promises on these two or false hope--well at least he used the word "could." everybody knows that team pacman don't want any of these two.
Posted By: jowee (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 04:52 AM
make this fight happen...plssss.
Posted By: joey (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Hmmmm... Valero immmediately agreed and even praised Soto... Soto is immediately making an excuse! =) hmmmm, someone between the two sound afraid.
Posted By: James (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Arum recognizing UFC's design to counter-program the Firepower is stacking the card with interesting matches. More!!!!
UFC is good for boxing afterall!
Posted By: Guest#4335 (Guest) on August 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM
At least we can witness Valero unload bombs to a worthy & battle tested opponent the like of Sotto to neutralized boxing fans doubt & if he's ready for great PAC, unlike his previous unknown opponents, great match-up uncle Bob for boxing fans.
Posted By: Fight Fans (Guest) on August 28, 2009 at 07:30 AM
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Top Rank boss Bob Arum is pushing for a junior lightweight matchup featuring WBC titlist Humberto Soto and Edwin Valero for the Nov. 14 card in Las Vegas headlined by Cotto vs. Pacquiao.
