Humberto Soto-David Diaz Could Be The Next Step

By Mark Vester

Humberto Soto is looking at the next move for his campaign in the lightweight division. Former champion David Diaz could be the next step. Soto just made his lightweight debut and won a decision over a very game Jesus Chavez. The next opponent being discussed by Mexican promoter Fernando Beltran is Diaz.

There have been conflicting reports on where exactly this fight will end up. Some reports have said Soto-Diaz will end up on a future Latin Fury card. Others say the fight will end up on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao's next ring appearance, tentative at this point against WBA 154-pound champion Yuri Foreman on March 20.

Antonio Lozada is telling Mexican media that Soto will indeed sit ringside for Edwin Valero's defense of the WBC 135-pound title against Antonio DeMarco on February 6 in Mexico. Soto plans to challenge the winner after the fight. He wants to win his third title in his third weight class.

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