Pavlik/Espino & Soto/Chavez Thread

**JazMerkin** · 12-20-2009 01:06 AM

Following the low blow this is going mad, a real war, Chavez has him to the ropes & for the first time might be getting the better of the round. Chavez looked a bit hurt at the end, but I think he just had Soto fighting his fight after the low blow.

59-54 Soto

**JazMerkin** · 12-20-2009 01:11 AM

Chavez comes out firing for another round firing, has Soto on the ropes & for the first time actually slipped a punch or two. Soto brings it back to the centre though with some nice straights. Competitive again, but once more it's a Soto round.

69-62 Soto (forgot about the point deduction before)

**JazMerkin** · 12-20-2009 01:14 AM

Some excellent counter-punching by Soto here. Chavez just keeps coming though. Soto is making this round easier for himself, I know he's doing less, but he's having the fight on his terms. Gets a little punch in after the bell.

79-71 Soto

**Kel** · 12-20-2009 01:18 AM

This last round should be good.

**JazMerkin** · 12-20-2009 01:19 AM

Soto looking more comfortable again & some nice punches from Chavez there. He's forcing Soto back into a fight, but there's some lovely left hooks to the body from Soto. I think Chavez is doing more here now, but Soto trying to nick it at the end. Another punch after the bell from Soto.

89-80 Soto

**Spicoli** · 12-20-2009 01:23 AM

Sotos gut looks exploitable,looked bothered at times.good but ugly fight.Have had enough Chavez now.

**JazMerkin** · 12-20-2009 01:23 AM

What is likely the final round of Jesus Chavez's career sees them both surprisingly cagey. Chavez trying to walk him down, whilst Soto looks to box out the win. Perfect straight right from Soto but Chavez doesn't blink & keeps on. Soto explodes in the last half-minute, but Chavez won't go down & Soto can't stop him. It might be a Soto round for many, but Chavez did more early & my sentimentality gives it him.

98-90 Soto