Soto-Karass Survives Dos Santos Barros; Gomez Next

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By Jake Donovan - Jesus Soto-Karass can now exhale and look forward to the biggest showcase of his career.

A win in his TV Azteca appearance would guarantee a fight with fringe welterweight contender Alfonso Gomez on the undercard of the November 14 pay-per-view blockbuster between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.

The Mexican brawler held up his end of the bargain, outlasting welterweight journeyman Edvan Dos Barros in the main event at Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Scores were 97-93, 99-91 and a 100-90 scorecard that further exemplifies the lack of quality officiating in the Lone Star State.

What version of Soto-Karass shows up is as unpredictable as the weather. Sometimes, he is a fire-breathing dragon. Other times, he realizes a knockout isn’t coming, and goes through the motions in anticipation of a distance fight, winning tonight and looking good the next time. [details]

[ed*words]

saw it on the mex version of azteca...second lack luster performance by Renuente...Chavez sr was commenting that he wasn't impressed and sounded frustrated at times cuz soto-karass wasnt busy enough. said he didnt know how soto-karass was able to beat saul roman. i was thinking tho, maybe renuente who is from Margaritos camp was just being more defensive. wasnt as exciting but he did not get hit as much as he usually does. wouldnt be surprised to see margo come back with a bit of the same strategy

[El Angel]

Saw the stream, hope he and Gomez make a good brawl on the undercard.

[project xxx1]

should be a good fight,i think they evenly matched.hopefully get things warmed up before the main event

[PackosCotto]

soto karass got lucky this fight, he got wobbled in the 7th round and almost went down.

[Guest]

Soto-Karass is an exciting fighter that throws a lot of punches and always brings it.

That being said, he got hit way way too much last night by basically a nobody.

Moving up the ladder he will be in some exciting fights, I just don't see him winning them.

[MaYaN_SuN]

I never really liked Karass, Estrada was giving him a fight and probably beating him before he stopped David.

But how did Garcia look? Any video?