Joan Guzman, Humbert Soto Ready For Battle

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After nearly one year of inactivity, WBO junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman (27-0, 17 KOs) makes his highly anticipated return to the ring when he battles the veteran Humberto Soto (43-5-2, 27 KOs) on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., on HBO "Boxing After Dark" at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. The 12-round championship bout is for Guzman's WBO junior lightweight title. The fight is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions and Top Rank. Guzman and Soto addressed the media in the promotions' final press conference Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Old Homestead Restaurant in New York City. Here is what they had to say: [details]

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

I cant wait for Saturday! this is going to be a WAR, I'm a little worried for Soto because Guzman is such a good technical boxer with a big hearth but I still think Soto can pull this off.

[Boxicologist]

Guzman by UD. If I'm wrong, I promise to clean my monitor.

[ИATAS]

I know it's not as entertaining, but it's refreshing to see fighters speak so highly of the opponent they are about to face, rather than trash talk. Shows real class by both of them.

Personally I'll be pulling for Guzman but they both deserve big fights and big paydays.

[Sinisterevo]

I'm hoping for a great fight. Hopefully the winner can get a crack at Pacman.

[El Jesus]

Im pulling for Guzman because i think he has the best chance to trouble pacman with his handspeed.

[The Surgeon]

Is this fight being aired in the UK?
I got Guzman by the way if any1 wants to bet? Its not that i dont rate Soto - i think he is a Beast! Its just i think Guzman is THE best in that weight class Bar None!!!!

[adrsan84]

I'm favoring Soto because I love his aggressive boxerpuncher style and he's had some great knock outs. That being said Guzman is super quick and a great boxer, if Guzman decides to box all night and stay clear of exchanges he makes it a long night for Soto, even though the entertainment level might suffer a little. Either way i really want to see this, one of these guys is gonna get a huge career boost.

[The Surgeon]

I'm favoring Soto because I love his aggressive boxerpuncher style and he's had some great knock outs. That being said Guzman is super quick and a great boxer, if Guzman decides to box all night and stay clear of exchanges he makes it a long night for Soto, even though the entertainment level might suffer a little. Either way i really want to see this, one of these guys is gonna get a huge career boost.

Wanna take a 10k bet then bud?

[adrsan84]

Wanna take a 10k bet then bud?

nah, I'm pulling for Soto but I actually favor Guzman because the guy has such quick foot movement and reflexes. If Guzman guaranteed he was gonna make it a war then I would favor Soto but I can Picture Guzman moving around the ring all night and not letting Soto sit on his punches too clearly to bet on it. Not only that I'm a Guzman fan as well and wouldn't bet against him against anyone except JMM.