Former world champion Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (45-4, 27 KOs) returned with an impressive third round knockout over Abner “Pin” Cotto on Saturday in Indio, Calif. It was Linares’ first fight in the super lightweight division, where he will soon look for title opportunities.

“I feel good, and I’m ready to fight the best at 140 pounds,” said Linares. “I’ve been hearing Mikey Garcia’s name, and he’s been hearing my name. Maybe we can have that fight next year. I came in very well prepared to fight the best in the division. I would also drop back down to 135 pounds to fight Vasiliy Lomachenko if we can make the rematch. At this point in my career, I want the big fights.”