Jessie Vargas vs. Humberto Soto - April 26, 2019

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Jessie Vargas has advised BS.com that he will face former champion Humberto Soto on April 26th at The Forum in Los Angeles, Calif. The fight will be contested at a catchweight of 150 pounds.

Vargas recently announced that he was moving up to 154 pounds and that WBO champion Jaime Munguía is his main target.

Soto was in action last month when he pulled off an upset when he defeated Brandon Rios via unanimous decision in Tijuana in a DAZN streamed main event.

The former two-division champion Vargas fought twice in 2018 against Adrien Broner and Thomas Dulorme. Both fights ended in a draw.

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Vargas and Soto will meet at 151lbs as they both look to add a third weight class to their World title CVs later in the year at Super-Welterweight.

Vargas (28-2-2 10 KOs) kicked-off the live American shows on DAZN in an entertaining Welterweight showdown with Thomas Dulorme in Chicago in October, with the fight ending in a draw. The Las Vegas based boxer has now identified World honors at 154lbs as his next target, with Mexican talent and WBO ruler Jaime Munguia top of the hitlist as he defends his title against Dennis Hogan two weeks before Vargas and Soto meet, live on DAZN.

Soto (69-9-2 37 KOs) breathed new life into his career with a great win over Brandon Rios in a tear-up in his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico in February. The 38 year old is chasing the 70th pro win of his remarkable career, and could force his way into a clash with fellow countryman Munguia.

“I’m excited for my return to the ring on April 26,” said Vargas. “Humberto Soto is the opponent and I’m preparing accordingly with my coaches to give my fans an entertaining fight as always.

“Soto is an experience World class fighter who challenged me immediately after his win over Brandon Rios. The challenge has been accepted and on April 26, I plan to come out victorious.”

“The odds were against me in my last fight against Brandon Rios and I know that this fight will not be any different,” said Soto. “This gives me extra motivation to prove everyone wrong again and to add a third loss to Vargas’ record.

“I am extremely happy for this new chapter in my career and I am not going to waste this great opportunity! Like I said before, this is a do or die fight!”

“Vargas vs. Soto completes a huge card in LA on April 26,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Soto was outstanding in defeating Brandon Rios a few weeks back in Mexico and goes into this fight full of confidence attempting to upset the odds again.

“Jessie will take this fight at 151lbs as he makes the transition to 154lbs and can’t afford an upset as he targets Jamie Munguia later this year. With Rungvisai vs Estrada, Roman vs. Doheny and now Vargas vs. Soto, this is a show fight fans do no not want to miss.”

[Joel2]

Can’t really moan at this fight. Vargas going up in weight and Hearn showing that he will reward fighters who win big fights. Soto not his fighter but Hearn acknowledged that he beat Rios and therefore deserves a step up. However, Vargas wins easily but can’t complain about this fight

[SenorPipino]

Vargas isn't great by any means. But he's several levels above a very faded Rios.

Vargas by one sided decision.

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Vargas isn't great by any means. But he's several levels above a very faded Rios.

Vargas by one sided decision.

Soto isn't with Hearn, but it's nice that Hearn is rewarding him following his win against Rios.

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Fight week.

I would have much preferred if Brook kept busy and fought Vargas.

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Tbh, i’d Much rather have seen Vargas vs. Brook. But good on Soto.

Got a win against Rios and Eddeh has given him another opportunity.

I believe both weighed in at 150 pounds.

[TheBeast]

Friday 26, April 2019
Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
promoter Matchroom Boxing - Eddie Hearn, Thompson Boxing Promotions - Ken Thompson
doctor Paul Wallace, Robert Ruelaz, Jeff Roberts
inspector Mark Relyea

Wisaksil Wangek 47 4 1
vs
Juan Francisco Estrada 38 3 0
World Boxing Council World Super Flyweight Title

Daniel Roman 26 2 1
vs
TJ Doheny 21 0 0
International Boxing Federation World Super Bantamweight Title
World Boxing Association Super World Super Bantamweight Title

Jessie Vargas 28 2 2
vs
Humberto Soto 69 9 2

Anthony Sims Jr 18 0 0
vs
Vaughn Alexander 14 2 0

Shakhram Giyasov 7 0 0
vs
Emanuel Taylor 20 5 0

Alberto Ezequiel Melian 4 0 0
vs
Isaac Zarate 16 4 3

Ronny Rios 29 3 0
vs
Daniel Olea 13 7 2

Murodjon Akhmadaliev 5 0 0
vs
Carlos Carlson 23 5 0

Diego Pacheco 2 0 0
vs
Guillermo Maldonado 1 0 0

Austin Williams debut
vs
Joel Guevara 3 4 1






Jessie Vargas 28 2 2
vs
Humberto Soto 69 9 2

Vargas won by TKO




FULL CARD HIGHLIGHTS and VIDEOS HERE:
https://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/vie ... 8&t=130016


ENJOY!!

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Final punch stats

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Fighter	Total			Jabs		Power
Vargas	131 of 402 (33%)	52 of 168 (31%)	79 of 234 (34%)
Soto	85 of 365 (23%)		20 of 108 (19%)	65 of 257 (25%)