Cotto: I don't want to fight Margarito in Mexico

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Miguel Cotto does not agree with the tentative idea of Antonio Margarito headlining a summer event in Mexico. During a hearing that was held Tuesday, Margarito had his license revoked by the California State Athletic Commission.

The CSAC felt that Margarito and his trainer violated the rules when a foreign substance was discovered in Margarito's hand wraps before the fight with Shane Mosley on Jan. 24. The suspension would prevent Margarito from fighting in the United States, but not in other countries like Mexico.

Cotto is not keen to the idea of Margarito fighting in Mexico.

"You know what. If it was up to me, we should all abide by the rules. He was suspended for a year. I don't think he should fight," Cotto said. "It's not right for him to fight somewhere else. He should abid by the rules. If he can't fight in the United States then he shouldn't fight at all."

Bob Arum of Top Rank, who promotes both Cotto and Margarito, told BoxingScene.com on Wednesday that he will do all in his power to make sure Margarito fights again in 2009. Arum does not agree with Cotto, but as Margarito's promoter — he has to do what's best for his fighter.

"Miguel is certainly entitled to his opinion. As far as I'm concerned, California revoked his license. He has a right to make a living and Mexico, in certain places, has indicted that they will provide him with a license," Arum said. "I'm his promoter and I will do what's best for him. Miguel may feel otherwise. I have expressed my opinion. I don't say that everyone has to agree with me or has to have the same opinion as me."