1.   Although Gatti has chosen a tough opponent for his first headline fight, he is not putting his International Boxing Federation junior lightweight title on the line.

2.   Also on the card, Felix Trinidad defends his IBF welterweight title against Freddie Pendleton, the fighter Rafael Ruelas outpointed to win the IBF lightweight title.

3.   Also on the card, Shane Mosley defends his IBF lightweight title against James Leija.

4.   Also Saturday, Joel Casamayor defends his WBA junior lightweight title against Joe Morales in Miami on Showtime.

5.   Also, Raul Balbi will defend his WBA lightweight title against Leonard Dorin.

6.   Arturo Gatti made a successful comeback and Stevie Johnston retained his World Boxing Council lightweight title at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Saturday night.

7.   Also on the card, Robert Garcia of Oxnard will defend his IBF junior lightweight title against Ramon Ledon.

8.   De La Hoya and Paez are fighting for the vacant -- and lightly regarded -- World Boxing Organization lightweight title.

9.   De La Hoya defends his WBC super lightweight title.

10.   De La Hoya easily defended his WBC super lightweight title, winning a unanimous decision in which he led from opening bell.