Mike Jones-Jesus Soto Karass Eyed For Pacquiao-Margarito
By Lem Satterfield
Up and coming welterweight contender Mike Jones (22-0, 18KOs) is potentially going to receive the biggest showcase of his pro career. Jones is being considered for a spot on the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito undercard on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Top Rank is interested in matching him against tough Mexican boxer Jesus Soto Karass (24-4-3, 16 KOs). Jones' promoter Russell Peltz is hoping the deal goes through.
"Jones is being considered for the card," said Peltz. "It's a big showcase event. I'm sure that every fighter in the country would like to be on this show. I'd say that it's 50-50 that he will be fighting Soto Karass."
If a deal for Soto Karass falls through, Jones could end of facing Ed Paredes (25-3-1, 16 KOs), David Estrada (24-6, 15 KOs) or Lanardo Tyner (24-3, 15 KOs).
BoxingScene.com reported earlier that former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik is another possibility for the Pacquiao-Margarito undercard. Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum confirmed the discussions.
"That's being discussed now, yes, by (Top Rank president) Todd duBoef, and (Pavlik's manager) Cameron Dunkin, and the Pavlik camp," said Arum. "There's nothing definite, but, yes, it's definitely being discussed."
Lem Satterfield is the boxing editor at AOL FanHouse and the news editor at BoxingScene.com. To read more from Lem Satterfield, go to AOL FanHouse by Clicking Here.
