Killah Noez: Fight Review: Ortiz vs Lopez, Soto vs Matthysse

This past Saturday I witnessed a great night of boxing at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The main event between Victor Ortiz vs Josesito Lopez was supposed to be the warm-up fight for Ortiz to prepare for 'Canelo' Alvarez in September, but Lopez had other plans in mind. In the first few rounds, Ortiz set the tone as he outboxed Lopez. Josesito attempted to steal rounds by turning it on in the last few seconds of each round, but it was after the 5th round where, Lopez's will & determination took over the fight. Lopez began landing big punches on Ortiz, including some huge uppercuts in the 7th round, that began the problems for Ortiz. Despite being knocked down by an Ortiz illegal shot to the back of the head that sent Lopez down to the canvas, Lopez would persevere down the stretch of the fight. Lopez went heads up with Ortiz producing an action-packed fight that had us to our feet as were witnessing an unexpected fight, brought on by Josesito. In the end, Ortiz couldn't answer the bell after the 9th round, as he complained of a damaged jaw, Lopez would pull the unbelievable upset that had all of Staples in shock and rooting for the underdog, Josesito Lopez. What a fight by both the warriors, Ortiz & Lopez. Josesito now throws a wrench into the 'Canelo' fight in September, leaving him without an opponent, for the time being.

In The co-main event, Soto & Matthysse also put on a show. Soto started early as he put together beatiful combinations on Matthysse. The fight brought in back & forth action as well, as Soto & Matthysse lived up to the hype. Matthysse began landing big shots to the body & head of Soto that proved to wear down the Mexican fighter. Matthysse landing a huge right cross that staggered Soto to the ropes and ultimately to the canvas as the bell to the 5th round came to a close. Soto would beat the count, but once in his corner, they decided to put an end to the fight, as Soto could not continue, due to Matthysse's damaging power. Great Junior Welterweight action indeed, where Lucas Matthysse now sets himself up for a possible championship title fight.

This past Saturday proved that despite controversial decisions, boxing can survive by having fighters step in the squared circle and perform to their best abilities to give that fans a great show, and that what all the boxers on this card did, their were no fights that went the distance. Each fight ended in a KO or TKO that had the fans at Staples Center enjoying every minute of it. It was a great night of boxing indeed.

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