Jose Piston Decisions Cesar Soto, Wins WBC Regional

By Joaquin Trejo, notifight.com

Junior welterweight prospect José “Pistón” López (8-0, 4KOs) won a wide twelve round decision over former champion Cesar “Cobrita” Soto (63-22, 43KOs) to win interim WBC FECOMBOX light welterweight title at Auditorio Municipal de Torreón in Coahuila, Mexico.

From the second round, Lopez pushed the fight, rushed forward and managed to connect twith he best punches of the fight. At times he had the former world champion in serious trouble, but Soto is a very experienced fighter and used his wits to avoid the knockout.

Approximately 3,000 thousand fans attended the event to see "Piston" Lopez groom himself for bigger things. The show was put together by Promociones del Pueblo.