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Photos: Broner, Berto, Matthysse, Ortiz Workouts

•Sep 3, 2014

CINCINNATI, Ohio – It’s homecoming time for Cincinnati favorite Adrien “The Problem” Broner. Former three-division world champion Broner and super lightweight contender Emanuel “Tranzformer” Taylor held a media workout on Wednesday to kick-off fight week for this Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader on Saturday, Sept. 6 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Broner (28-1, 22 KOs) and Taylor (18-2, 12 KOs) will meet in the 12-round super lightweight main event. Broner spoke to his fans in attendance at Fountain Square Plaza and then opted to work out at a local gym rather than the sweltering outdoors in downtown Cincy.

Ortiz is Ready For Matthysse, Eyes Danny Garcia

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 3, 2014

WBC silver junior welterweight champion Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs) insists he's ready for his United States debut, and feels his triumph will lead to mega fights. Aware of the punch capacity and very real danger of Argentinian opponent, Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs), Roberto has worked on his strength. plus power to apply extreme pressure upon Lucas from start to finish.

Photos: Ortiz Finishes Hard Work For Lucas Matthysse

Boxing Photos

•Sep 1, 2014

Mexico's WBC silver junior welterweight champion, undefeated Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs), finished up his long training camp for the upcoming shootout with Argentinian power puncher Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs), taking place this coming Saturday night at the US Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The winner will certainly be in line for a world title shot against current champion Danny Garcia, who may move up in weight to the welterweight limit of 147-pounds.

Roberto Ortiz: I'm 100% Confident of Beating Matthysse

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 1, 2014

After twelve sparkling sparring rounds, WBC silver champion, Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs), concluded his final preparation stage before facing Argentinian, power puncher Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs), this coming Saturday at the US Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. As well as the weeks of tremendous tough training, Massa enjoyed the interesting and inspiring motivation sessions. And he even attended confabs with a nutritionist. His preparation, which also included muscular rehab has been the best and most meticulous of his career.

Photos: Matthysse Continues The Hard Grind For Ortiz

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•Aug 27, 2014

Argentine junior welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs) continues to train hard in Argentina, under the orders of his coach Luis "Cuty" Barrera, for his upcoming fight versus WBC silver champion Roberto Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs) of Mexico on September 6th. The Showtime televised fight takes place at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The fight is scheduled for ten rounds. The event will be headlined by former three division champion Adrien Broner, in his second fight at 140-pounds, against Emmanuel Taylor.

Ortiz Steps Things Up in Camp For Lucas Matthysse

BoxingScene Staff

•Aug 26, 2014

World Boxing Council super lightweight silver champion, Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs) is facing a likely war...and then some, from Argentine buzz saw Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs) on September 6th at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Accordingly, meticulous Massa is this week "wrapping up," his preparation in Torreón, Coahuila. This Saturday he will have the last training in that city before he travels to the United States for his mega fight against Lucas. Massa's title will be on the line.

Ortiz: Since Garcia, Matthysse's Level Dropped Slightly

Ben Jacobs

•Aug 25, 2014

Last month Mexico’s Roberto ‘Massa’ Ortíz revealed to BoxingScene that he was in line to fight Lucas Matthysse on September 6. A couple of weeks later the fight was officially announced by Golden Boy Promotions. Ortíz has been the WBC silver champion at 140lbs since June 2011 and is now looking to push on in the sport starting with a battle against the power punching Argentine. The articulate Torreón native took some time to speak once again to BoxingScene about the upcoming encounter in Cincinnati.

Ortiz Vows To Prove He's On Lucas Matthysse's Level

Salvador Rodriguez

•Aug 23, 2014

Junior welterweight contender Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24KOs) of Mexico is preparing for the biggest fight of his career, a Showtime televised clash with Argentinian puncher Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33KOs) on September 6th in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ortiz' WBC silver championship will be at stake in the contest. The event will be headlined by Adrien Broner vs. Emmanuel Taylor.

Matthysse's Trainer: We Wanted Garcia, But Got Ortiz

Ben Jacobs

•Aug 23, 2014

Luis ‘Cuty’ Barrera is currently overseeing sparring between his charge Lucas Matthysse (35-3, 33 KOs) and fellow countryman Luis Carlos Abregú (36-1, 29 KOs) in Junín, Argentina. Matthysse and his camp fly to the United States on August 30 for their fight with Mexican banger, Roberto Ortíz (31-0-1, 24 KOs). Barrera told BoxingScene that although he sees Ortíz as a good opponent who punches hard, he would have preferred a rematch with Danny García instead.

Matthysse Discusses Ortiz Fight, Danny Garcia Rematch

Ben Jacobs

•Aug 21, 2014

Lucas Matthysse returns to action on September 6 against hard-punching Mexican, Roberto Ortíz in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Argentine last fought in April against John Molina in a thrilling bout in which he emerged victorious via stoppage in round 11. After the bout Matthysse returned to his homeland where he was able to have a good rest with his family before resuming training for his upcoming encounter. BoxingScene was able to talk briefly with Lucas via telephone following a training session during which he revealed that he will be sparring Luis Carlos Abregú as preparations wind down before he travels to the United States.