Miguel Cotto has become the latest top fighter to throw his hat into the ring for a potential clash with new IBF light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
Hatton is in high demand after his thrilling defeat of Kostya Tszyu in the early hours of Sunday morning, and a meeting with WBC and WBO lightweight champion Diego Corrales later this year is already being discussed.
However WBO champion Cotto is also seen by many as a genuine long-term challenger for Hatton's crown, and is targeting a unification clash early next year.
Cotto said: "I think everyone was surprised that Tszyu got beaten. I think Hatton fought a smart fight and he's a good young boxer. Maybe in 10 months or so we could meet in a fight."
Although contractual obligations would currently prevent Cotto from meeting Hatton in the ring, it is thought that promoters will eventually be able to cut through the red tape to organise a fight.
