By Eric Thomas: As reported by ESPN writer Dan Rafael, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey bout could possibly have former World Boxing Association welterweight champion Antonio Margarito fighting in the co-main event.

If this turns out to be the case, it would be the first bout for Margarito in over a year since his 9th round stoppage loss to Shane Mosley in January 2009.

Rafael states that Margarito, who had his license revoked in California for having an illegal substance in his hand wraps before his fight with Mosley, could get licensed by the Texas Athletic Commission for the fight, and wouldn’t need for the California Athletic Commission to renew his license. Margarito’s opponent would be Carson Jones, who recently stopped knockout artist Tyrone Brunson.

Other fights on the undercard, former World Boxing Council lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (60-9-1, 52 KO’s) vs. fringe welterweight contender Alfonso Gomez (21-4-2, 10 KO’s). This fight has mismatch written all over it. Although Castillo was once one of the best lightweights in the world five years ago, he’s gone downhill since then as he’s moved up in weight to the welterweight division where he seems too small.

The 5’8” Castillo has lost two out of his last seven fights, with his five wins coming against 2nd tier opponents. It would seem likely that Gomez, a good brawling type fighter, will be too much for Castillo and end up dominating him.

Gomez has looked good in some of his fights, beating Jesus Soto Karass recently by a 6 round technical decision in November, and beating Carson Jones, Arturo Gatti, Jesse Feliciano and Ben Tackie. However, Gomez has been beaten when he steps it up a class, getting stopped by Miguel Cotto in 2008 and losing to Peter Manfredo Jr.

Also on the card will be unbeaten super bantamweight prospect Roberto Marroquin (11-0, 8 KO’s)