Boxing Lab Radio: Victor Ortiz, Escobedo, 5:45PT/8:45ET
BoxingScene.com's audio show, Boxing Lab Radio , returns with another packed show. The show is hosted by BoxingScene correspondants Ernest Gabion, Luis Sandoval and Ryan Burton.
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Video: Victor Ortiz on Josesito Lopez, Training, More
Luis Sandoval catches up with Victor Ortiz to discuss his upcoming fight with Josesito Lopez, training camp, strategy for a new opponent and more.
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Photos: Kayode, Quillin, Ortiz and Escobedo Greet Fans
Former World Champion Victor Ortiz (Right Of Center) signs autographs for fans on May 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California at LA En Vivo Latin music and cultural festival in advance of his June 23, 2012 fight against contender Josesito Lopez for the WBC Silver Welterweight title on June 23, 2012 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles which will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Photos by Gene Blevins/Hoganphotos.
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Photos: Victor Ortiz Throws Out First Pitch at Astros Game
Former World Champion Victor Ortiz poses prior to throwing out the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Houston Astros on May 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Ortiz will face contender Josesito Lopez for the WBC Silver Welterweight title on June 23, 2012 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles which will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Photos by Gene Blevins/Hoganphotos.
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Ortiz: I Would Have Bought Berto His Roids, Fought Him
Former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22KOs) was not entirely surprised when Andre Berto tested positive for a banned steroid in a random drug test administered by VADA [Volunteer Anti-Drug Association].
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Video: Josesito Lopez on Facing Victor Ortiz; Training Bits
Ernest Gabion catches up with junior welterweight contender Josesito Lopez about taking a fight on late notice against former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz.
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Photos: Victor Ortiz, Josesito Lopez Go Face To Face in LA
(From Left to Right) Former World Champion Victor Ortiz, number one rated WBC heavyweight contender Chris Arreola and contender Josesito Lopez pose on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California at the press conference to officially announce Ortiz’s and Lopez’s fight for the WBC Silver Welterweight title and Arreola’s fight against an opponent to be determined on June 23, 2012 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, both of which will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Photos by Gene Blevins/Hoganphotos.
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Ortiz-Berto Rematch is Not a Sure Thing If Andre Prevails
Former welterweight champion Andre Berto will soon get the opportunity to clear his name. Last week it was disclosed that Berto failed one of his random drug tests that were administered by VADA [Voluntary Anti Drug Association]. Berto's A and B samples were confirmed to have had traces of nandrolone.
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Lopez’ Trainer on Victor Ortiz: 'Josesito’s Coming to Win!'
Trainer Henry Ramirez is on the cusp of a very busy June 23, as Riverside Lincoln Gym charges Josesito Lopez and Chris Arreola are close to appearing on a likely reconstructed card at Staples Center in Los Angeles. After former welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KOs) tested positive for a banned substance, his scheduled matchup with fellow former 147-pound titleholder Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KOs) would be conceivably shelved for one between Ortiz and Lopez (29-4, 17 KOs). Arreola would appear on the undercard against an opponent to be determined. BoxingScene.com first reported on Sunday afternoon that Lopez was the likely replacement for Berto, with Arreola receiving an undercard nod.
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Ward vs. Dawson Update; Lopez Inks For Victor Ortiz
Promoter Dan Goossen has advised BoxingScene.com that WBC super middleweight Andre Ward (25-0, 13KOs), and WBC light heavyweight king Chad Dawson (31-1, 17KOs), have agreed to terms for a fight on September 8th. Dawson would come down 168 to meet Ward for the WBC title.
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