Juan Manuel Marquez training, close to decision about comeback

Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez have been circling one another in rumor the last month or so, and now it appears as though the talks are getting a bit more serious. ESPN.com reports that Marquez is in real discussions for a fight with Cotto, and that the 42-year-old Mexican star is back to training.

"I talked to Cotto's people and told them about my situation and what I want, and they are willing to cooperate," Marquez said. "It appears that Cotto wants to fight in June and I want to fight in May because two years of inactivity is a very important factor. I have to get on pace with a fight in May and then why not consider a fight with Cotto in September or October?"

Marquez (56-7-1, 40 KO) is not yet dead set on a return, saying that he'll see how his body responds to real training. He hasn't fought since a March 2014 win over Mike Alvarado, and underwent knee surgery early last year. He says he won't fight unless he's 100%, and that if he is going to fight in May for a tune-up, he'll announce it in March.

Top Rank says they have a deal with Marquez, but that they haven't had contact with Cotto's camp regarding a fight with Marquez, with Marquez conducting that business himself, however serious it is right now.