Humberto Soto: record, next fight and profile →
Multi-division world champion, Humberto "Zorrita" Soto has registered as a candidate for the National Regeneration Movement party to become the Mayor of Ahome. Months before he had expressed his intention to be a candidate for Mayor, and although he had not clarified which party he would do it for, the Party of the Democratic Revolution had announced that it had offered him the candidacy.
Regarded by many as the greatest Mexican fighter of all-time, Julio César Chávez Sr., will return to the ring on November 22 at the Municipal Auditorium of Tijuana, in an exhibition bout, against another former world champion, in countryman Jorge 'Travieso' Arce.
Jessie Vargas, Humberto Soto, Fight Photos Gallery - It was a thrilling night of action at The Forum in Inglewood, California, and around the world on DAZN. Pound-for-pound star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada met at the site of their first fight, which was a leading contender for “Fight of the Year” in 2018, and continued their tremendous ring rivalry with an action-filled fight. Estrada (39-3, 26KOs) exacted revenge in the rematch and claimed the WBC and Ring Magazine Super Flyweight World titles from Rungvisai (47-5-1, 41KOs) via unanimous decision in the main event of the evening. (photos by Ed Mulholland).
Los Angeles, California - In a battle of former world champions, Jessie Vargas (29-2-2, 11 KOs) dropped and stopped Humberto Soto (69-8-2, 37 KOs) in the sixth round. Vargas was making his junior middleweight debut and it was his first bout with new trainer Freddie Roach.
Vargas, Soto Scorecard BoxingScene Live - On the eve of a blockbuster Southern California fight night at The Forum and broadcasted live on DAZN, the fighters all successfully tipped the scales at The Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. In the main event of Friday night’s fight card, pound-for-pound star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada will meet again at the site of their first fight, which was a leading contender for “Fight of the Year” in 2018. (photos by Ed Mulholland).
After fighting in back-to-back draws, both which could have gone his way, welterweight contender Jessie Vargas is not deterred about his future in the sport. Fighting under a new promoter, network and trainer has given Vargas more motivation to continue being one of the top fighters in the welterweight division. Vargas will face Humberto Soto in a crossroads clash Friday night at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The 10-round bout will be part of the stellar Matchroom Boxing card that will stream live on DAZN (7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT).
Jessie Vargas, Humberto Soto Weights Photos Gallery - On the eve of a blockbuster Southern California fight night at The Forum and broadcasted live on DAZN, the fighters all successfully tipped the scales at The Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. In the main event of Friday night’s fight card, pound-for-pound star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada will meet again at the site of their first fight, which was a leading contender for “Fight of the Year” in 2018. (photos by Ed Mulholland).
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada are ready to run it back. As was the case the first time they met 14 months ago, both boxers easily made weight ahead of their World super flyweight championship, which takes place Friday evening at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Sor Rungvisai checked in at a ripped and ready 114.2 pounds, nearly a full pound under the divisional limit and more than one-half pound lighter than his weight in their first fight. Estrada was slightly heavier than the defending champion as he weighed a rock-solid 114.6 pounds, having previously weighed in at the 115-mark last February.
Two-weight World champions Jessie Vargas and Humberto Soto collide on Friday night at The Forum, Inglewood, and Vargas believes their clash will steal the show live on DAZN in the US and Sky Sports in the UK.
Jessie Vargas, Humberto Soto Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - With just two days to go until pound-for-pound star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada meet in their highly-anticipated rematch at The Forum and live on DAZN, the media gathered in downtown Los Angeles for the final press conference. (photos by Ed Mulholland)