By Allan Fox: In what will arguably be former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto’s first real fight at light welterweight, he’ll be taking on what should be an unbeaten 140 pound contender Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) on June 23rd on the undercard of the Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Humberto Soto
Soto vs. Matthysse still set for June 23rd
By Eric Thomas: The light welterweight clash between Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) and former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (58-7-2, 34 KO’s) is still set to take place in the co-main event on the undercard of Victor Ortiz’s next fight on June 23rd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, and it’s going to be an exciting one while it lasts.
Humberto Soto battles Claudinei Lacerda tonight
By Sean McDaniel: Former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) faces 31-year-old former lightweight Claudinei Lacerda (14-2, 10 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round bout in light welterweight action at the Oasis Hotel Complex in Cancun, Mexico. Soto, 31, is staying busy before his important fight against light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) on June 23rd in a make or break fight for Soto.
Humberto Soto vs. Lucas Matthysse on June 23rd on Berto-Ortiz 2 undercard
By Dan Ambrose: The fight between former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) and Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) has found a place on the June 23rd undercard of the Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz 2 rematch at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Soto, 31, must first get by former lightweight Claudinei Lacerda (14-2, 10 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round bout at the Oasis Hotel Complex, in Cancun, Mexico.
Humberto Soto faces Lucas Matthysse on June 23rd in first major test at 140
By Allan Fox: Former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) has a ton of experience in the lower weights at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight where he excelled and was one of the best fighters for many years. Now the 31-year-old Soto is moving up in weight to take on light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) on June 23rd at a still to be determined venue.
Humberto Soto and Lucas Matthysse to battle it out on Khan-Peterson undercard on May 19th
By Allan Fox: In a fight that could easily be better than the main event, former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) will be facing his first full fledged light welterweight in Argentinian Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s) on the undercard of the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson fight on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lucas Matthysse vs. Humberto Soto a possibility for April
By Dam Ambrose: A bout between former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) and light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (29-2 27 KO’s) is a strong possibility for April, according to RingTV.
Matthysse, #5 WBC, #6 WBO, #11 IBF, must win his next fight on February 10th against Silverio Ortiz to move forward to the possible Sotto fight. For his part, Soto, #2 WBC, #3 WBA, hasn’t lost a fight since 2008 when he was beaten by Francisco Lorenzo by a 4th round disqualification.
Humberto Soto wants Khan or Maidana bouts
Humberto Soto stops Adailton De Jesus; Castillo defeats Ventura
By Allen Fox: Former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (57-7-2, 34 KO’s) picked up his second consecutive win at light welterweight in stopping lightweight Adailton De Jesus by a 4th round TKO in Saturday night at the Playa del Carmen, in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Humberto Soto vs. Adailton De Jesus on Saturday
By Dan Ambrose: Former WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto (56-7-2, 33 KO’s) will be fighting for the second time at light welterweight on Saturday night against lightweight Adailton De Jesus (29-6, 23 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round bout at the Campo Futbol Colosio, in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Despite this being the second fight for the 31-year-old Soto at light welterweight, he’s been targeting lightweights for both of his fights.