Arum always puts together interesting cards. Judah-Margarito + Cotto-Gomez will be a couple of entertaining fights.

Last I saw of Gomez he did a PBF-lite on a washed up Gatti. Still, it was a strong performance for Gomez and I thought he looked very good.

I would not underestimate him, he will be a game opponent for Cotto. Gomez has everything to win by taking this fight.

I wouldn't say this is a ballsy move by Gomez, just a smart move. He probably feels at the prime of his career, his confidence is up after his biggest name win. If he can get the second biggest name in the division right now why not take it? It is that or sacrifice more sweat and blood by taking the long route, which may end up unsuccessful anyway.


For defense of Cotto taking the fight, why not? Gomez is a fairly big name because of the Contender. He is also unproven at this level. Give Cotto a confidence boost before sticking him in with Williams or Margarito, because either of those will be tough fights for Cotto.


I predict both Tony and Miguel win within the distance and then fight each other. And it builds up excitement seeing them on the same card then having them fight 5 months down the road.