Jesus Soto Karass: record, next fight and profile →
It's going to be a hot time in Philly on Saturday night when North Philly takes on South Philly in the main event of the inaugural edition of NBC Sports Network's "Fight Night" Boxing Series. The final press conference was held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA today.
Tickets officially went on sale today for the much anticipated inaugural show of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series on January 21, 2012, at Asylum Arena, in Philadelphia, PA. Fight fans will want to purchase tickets early as the arena is intimate and seats will sell out quickly. Tickets priced at $45 and $65 can be purchased by calling Peltz Boxing, (215) 765-0922 or by visiting www.peltzboxing.com
BoxingScene.com has been advised by manager Sergio Diaz, that Jesus Soto Karass (24-6-3, 16KOs) will reappear on the big show being co-promoted by Teiken, Zanfer and Top Rank on October 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Teiken head Akihiko Honda is going to match one of his heavy hitters against Soto Karass. Welterweight puncher Yoshihiro Kamegai (18-0, 16KOs) is going to take a step up in class. There are big plans for Kamegai and Soto Karass is a by far his toughest opponent to date.
Sources close to junior middleweight Pawel Wolak have advised BoxingScene.com that Wolak is likely to return to the ring Dec. 3 on the undercard of Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito 2, versus fellow Top Rank fighter Jesus Soto-Karass or with a rematch against Delvin Rodriguez.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, former two-division champion Nonito Donaire (26-1, 18 KOs) captured the the WBC/WBO bantamweight titkes when he knocked out reigning champion Fernando Montiel (44-3-2, 34 KOs) in two rounds. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank and Rafael Soto.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Welterweight Mike Jones (24-0, 18KOs) kept his unbeaten record with a twelve round unanimous decision over Jesus Soto Karass (24-6-3, 16KOs). The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 117-111.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - The weights are in for tomorrow night. WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (44-2-2, 34KOs) stepped on scale, ripped and ready, and was 118-pounds on the nose. Challenger Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17KOs). stepped on the scale next and was also in excellent shape, weighing in at the division limit of 118-pounds.
LAS VEGAS -- On November 13, 27-year-old welterweight prospect Mike Jones of Philadelphia still was unbeaten following a Nov. 13, HBO pay per view televised unanimous decision over Jesus Soto-Karass that was contested at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - The weights are in for tomorrow night. WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (44-2-2, 34KOs) stepped on scale, ripped and ready, and was 118-pounds on the nose. Challenger Nonito Donaire (25-1, 17KOs). stepped on the scale next and was also in excellent shape, weighing in at the division limit of 118-pounds.
Ryan Burton catches up with Jesus Soto Karass to discuss his upcoming welterweight rematch with Mike Jones, the first fight, the rematch strategy and more.