According to manager, Doc Nowicki, a deal is almost finalized for Mike Jones (22-0, 18KOs) to face Jesus Soto Karass (24-4-3, 16KOs) in an undercard bout to the November 13 HBO pay-per-view from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, featuring a battle for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito in the main event.

"[Promoter] Russell Peltz and I were discussing the Nov. 13 today, and he informed me today that tomorrow, Thursday, we should have the contract for Mike Jones to fight Jesus Soto Karass at The Cowboys Stadium," said Nowicki.

"I think that it feels fabulous, and it's a terrific opportunity for Mike. We've been asking for him to be matched against this opponent for about a year, and it was never put together. Now, to fight him in front of the world on HBO pay per view is fantastic."