On Saturday June 23rd 2012, Victor Ortiz returns to action versus Josesito Lopez. Ortiz is coming off a controversial loss to Floyd Mayweather, and a bizarre ride with Andre Berto. Berto tested positive for a banned substance & Ortiz had to instead face off against Josesito Lopez. So here we are, & just a few weeks ago Golden Boy Promotions announced that Ortiz is slated to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on September 15th 2012, if he gets past Lopez, of course. So clearly, Lopez is coming in to the fight as the underdog. Ortiz will be the bigger and stronger fighter who will use his size and strength to try and get past Lopez. Lopez must try to outbox Ortiz, but I don't see Josesito staying away from Ortiz, instead, I think he will try to get into a brawl that I think will end up leading to his own demise. If it does turn into a brawl, Ortiz has got to be the favorite due to his track record of being in some pretty awesome brawls, ie, Maidana, Berto & of course Mayweather. I expect some fireworks, although I think Ortiz will make quick work out of Josesito.
**Noez Prediction: Ortiz wins by 5th Round TKO
A fight not be overlooked is the fight between Humberto Soto vs Lucas Matthysse in the undercard of Ortiz v Lopez. This fight has the potential, and is expected to be 'Fight of the Year' candidate. Soto has a track record of being in fights that produce non stop action, ie, versus Urbano Antillon. Matthysse is a standard Argentinian boxer who likes to mix it up using his power to undermine his opponents. This fight has the making of becoming the perfect storm that will probably 'steal the night' at Staples in Los Angeles this Saturday. Don't blink when the bell of the 1st Round goes off, because this fight promises to be special. Don't miss the fights on Shobox on Showtime at 7pm.
**Noez Prediction: Soto by Split-Decision
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