Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez/Humberto Soto vs. Lucas Matthysse

[Mars_ax]

Not much discussion of it, but it seems like it could be a great styles match-up of boxer versus puncher. I wonder if Soto's diet of soft opposition finally catches up with him or if he can box Matthysse to a decision. It's Soto's first foray into the junior welterweight division, Matthysse's territory. Anyone else excited about this fight? Thoughts?

Hey Rant,
Why don't you just make this the Saturday Night fight thread? Surfer Vic vs. Lopez is the main event.

June 23
At Los Angeles (Showtime): Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez, 12 rounds, welterweights; Lucas Matthysse vs. Humberto Soto, 12 rounds, WBC junior welterweight eliminator; Julian Ramirez vs. TBA, 4 rounds, featherweights; Jermell Charlo vs. Denis Doughlin, 10 rounds, junior middleweights.

Works for me. Clearly, no moderator. But, I'm down. I'll be at home watching it, and could stay on top of it, if you needed me to.

Cool, I'll ask CFH or one of the other mods to make this the fight thread and sticky it, at least by friday.
Cheers Mr. Rantcat

[Mars_ax]

Thanks for making this the Saturday fight thread and putting a sticky on it. (whoever you are , cheers)
On Showtime Saturday night:
Josesito Lopez is a warmup fight for Ortiz for the vacant WBC Silver welterweight trinket (woohoo) before his big fight with Canelo Alvarez in September. Humberto Soto vs. Lucas Matthysse should be the fight of the night, in my view it's a pick 'um, but with the edge going to Lucas because of his size and power.

[ross]

Hopefully Ortiz hasnt looked past Lopez as he looks tough and dangerous. Id like to see Ortiz in with Alvarez as I think he has the beating of him but if Ortiz takes Lopez lightly he will come unstuck! Lopez would be a better opponent to Alvarez than anyone hes already fought

[Spicoli]

Bumpity bump in the name of two pages . Ya know, there is something to be said about looking past an opponent. Tons of 'transition' for Ortiz with Berto shift and then being a third option as Alvarez opponent. For a guy coming off a ko in which he was obviously rattled and has melted down prior, it may not be the most intelligent frame of mind. Things happen...cuts, assumptions, blind hash smoking judges, a guy resenting being so blatantly overlooked and refusing to play the foil...never really know.

Soto vs Matthysse is just a quality scrap and cannot wait for the leather to sort out the night.

[Mars_ax]

Bumpity bump in the name of two pages . Ya know, there is something to be said about looking past an opponent. Tons of 'transition' for Ortiz with Berto shift and then being a third option as Alvarez opponent. For a guy coming off a ko in which he was obviously rattled and has melted down prior, it may not be the most intelligent frame of mind. Things happen...cuts, assumptions, blind hash smoking judges, a guy resenting being so blatantly overlooked and refusing to play the foil...never really know.

Soto vs Matthysse is just a quality scrap and cannot wait for the leather to sort out the night.

Josesito Lopez is no walkover for Surfer Vic, and if Ortiz lost that would take all the glitter off the fight with Canelo in September. I expect Vic to be ready for Lopez however, and take care of business.

I agree that Soto - Matthysse should be a good one, I like both guys, they usually give it their all.

Except for having to listen to Gus Johnson on Showtime, it should be a decent night of boxing for us fans. That's why god created beer/whiskey and the mute button.

[captainanddew]

Showtime extreme is going to start showing undercard fights in a few mins.

Showing some prospects.

Hopefully they provide some excitement and start the night right!!!

[Diane]

I'm looking forward to the Soto vs. Matthysse fight the most. I think it will be the fight of the night. I'm a big Soto fan, so I would love to see him get a big win tonight, in order to hopefully be able to secure some bigger fights.

[Mars_ax]

Showtime extreme is going to start showing undercard fights in a few mins.

Showing some prospects.

Hopefully they provide some excitement and start the night right!!!

I'm watching 'Extreme' right now, good stuff, interviews with both Ortiz and Lopez, Lopez is talking the talk, the question is can he walk the walk. Gus is already blithering.

Showtime starts in about an hour, or 9:00 PM ET, Soto vs. Matthysse up first.

I may have to have a few 'lil Brown Ales, to help me get though the telecast.

[DavilaJones]

Soto has some nice combos in that first round

[armin]

Mathysee not landin much but when he does ouch

[Majesty]

Never disrespect another fighter by planning ahead.

Josesito wins!

[armin]

Soto complainin to much n ref getin in way to much and that was a kd

[DavilaJones]

Why no kd?

Never mind a slip.

[Diane]

Great fight so far!