Humberto Soto vs Marco Antonio Barrera could happen in September

There is talk in the Mexican press that a lightweight clash between Marco Antonio Barrera and WBC champion Humberto Soto is being discussed for the month of September in Mexico.

Barrera (66-7, 43KOs) made his return to the ring last Saturday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. He won a lopsided decision over Adailton De Jesus. Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has inidicated that Soto is the frontrunner to fight Barrera next. The option, WBA champion Miguel Acosta, is a backup possibility.

Because the fight will be held in Mexico, Soto presents himself as the much bigger draw when compared to Acosta. Arum says there is still a chance that Barrera takes one more tuneup before a fight with Soto takes place, but his gut tells him the Mexican warrior will head directly to a Soto fight.

"My inclination is that he'll probably move into a fight with Humberto Soto. For the Mexicans, that would be a huge, huge fight to say the least. The Humberto Soto fight would be [the frontrunner] as opposed to Acosta. Acosta's a possibility, but Soto is a bigger fight for the Mexican fans," Arum said.

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Wow. That's pretty soon isn't it? I thought Barrera was going to get another tune up in first.

Soto is easy to hit. He may be perfect for Barrera.

Soto vs Barerra would do good business in Mexico. Barerra with his shot at the elusive 4th division belt, and a final payday.

a war for as long as it lasts.