Luis Sandoval catches the Los Angeles press conference to announce the Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto rematch. Hear comments from Ortiz, Berto, promoter Oscar De La Hoya and former champion Humberto Soto.
(From Left to Right) Former World Champion Victor Ortiz, Former Three-Division World Champion Humberto Soto, President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De la Hoya and former World Champion Andre Berto pose on April 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California at the press conference to officially announce Ortiz’s and Berto’s June 23, 2012 rematch at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and Soto’s fight against top rated super lightweight contender Lucas Matthysse in the co-feature, both of which will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Photos by Carlos Delgado/Hoganphotos.
According to promoter Lou DiBella, Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) is on course to fight Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22KOs) in a welterweight rematch on June 23rd, likely at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz has told WBN that the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California is the likely destination for his return bout with Andre Berto in the summer.
Rolando Arellano, manager of Victor Ortiz, confirmed that his fighter would go forward with an Andre Berto rematch in Las Vegas on June 30.
The anticipated welterweight rematch between Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) and Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22KOs) will indeed receive a new date, according to Berto's promoter Lou DiBella. On January 30th, Berto suffered a left arm injury while training at the Ten Goose Gym in Van Nuys, California. Berto was preparing for the rematch with Ortiz, previously set for February 11th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. During a sparring session, Berto injured his left bicep.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) suffered a left arm injury on Monday while training at the Ten Goose Gym in Van Nuys, California. Berto was preparing for his scheduled welterweight rematch with fellow former champion Victor Ortiz(29-3-2, 22KOs).
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) suffered a left arm injury on Monday while training at the Ten Goose Gym in Van Nuys, California. Berto was preparing for his scheduled welterweight rematch with fellow former champion Victor Ortiz(29-3-2, 22KOs). The fight, scheduled for February 11 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, was canceled by Monday night. Berto ruptured his left bicep during a sparring session, and surgery will be required.
31-0 light-middleweight contender Vanes Martirosyan has thrown his hat into the ring to replace the injured Andre Berto on February 11th after the former WBC welterweight champion was forced to withdraw from his rematch with Victor Ortiz with an injured bicep.