Barrera vs Soto in September
Marco Antonio Barrera-Humberto Soto Rumored For Sept - Boxing News
Barrera has the chance to make history in his next fight. In his last contest he fought in his 8th weight class and in his next fight he can become the first Mexican 4 weight champion when he moves back down to lightweight to face Soto. Arum says Barrera has the choice of him or the WBA champ Acosta but because Soto is Mexican it would be a huge fight in Mexico where the fight is taking place.
On paper both guys have similar records. Barrera is the higher calibre fighter but Soto is the guy closer to his prime. Their common opponents are Kevin Kelly and Rocky Juarez. Barrera beat them both but Soto is 1-1.
This could be a classic tear up to rival the great fights on Barreras record. Soto can bring the best out in him and both guys can mix it with classy combinations. Soto has had it easy recently and looks the part. Marco looked surprisngly sharp last time and had plenty left at the end.
How do you see this one going? Only a couple months away from a potential fight of the year?
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