Photo and video courtesy of Carlos Sacriste
Every fighter at the world class level gets tested, in which they’re forced to prove their mental and physical durability.
Jesus Soto Karass
Jesus Soto Karass: Give This Man A World Title Shot!
Last night in San Antonio was quite simply boxing at its very best. The Golden Boy card – surely the leading candidate for Card Of The Year (if there is such an award) – gave us three, count them, three, great fights; two of which are definite FOTY candidates.
Post-Fight Press Conference: Berto vs. Soto Karass, Chaves vs. Thurman & Fight Summaries
The city of San Antonio was treated to another excellent night of boxing with Knockout Kings II. Thurman, Figueroa and Soto-Karass scored impressive wins in fights that tested the will, heart and determination for all six fighters.
Photos / Video: Soto Karass knocks out Andre Berto, Keith Thurman KOs Diego Chaves
Andre Berto: I think I tore my right shoulder out of the socket
Andre Berto (28-3, 22 KO’s) complains that he may have torn his right shoulder out of the socket early in his fight against Jesus Soto Karass (28-8-3, 18 KO’s) last night at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Soto Karass KOs Andre Berto; Thurman stops Chaves
Andre Berto’s career could be pretty much over tonight after he was stopped in the 12th round by Jesus Soto Karass (28-8-3, 18 KO’s) AT&T Center, in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Berto in crucial fight against Soto Karass tonight
(Photo credit: Steve Lopez) Andre Berto’s once promising career has come crashing down with his recent defeats against Victor Ortiz and Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, and he’s now literally in a situation tonight where he can’t afford to lose to Jesus Soto Karass (27-8-3, 17 KO’s) if he wants to stay at the top of the welterweight division among the other names.
Weigh-In: Berto – Soto Karass, Figueroa – Arakawa, Thurman – Chaves
(Photo credit: Steve Lopez) Trim, fit and ready to go. The Knockout Kings are ready to put on a show in Texas.
Knockout Kings II Final Press Conference: Berto – Soto Karass, Figueroa-Arakawa and Thurman-Chaves
Knockout Kings are back in San Antonio, TX!
Showtime Championship Boxing returns to the culturally-rich city of San Antonio, TX to host a tripleheader that is sure to produce fireworks.
Soto Karass plans on punishing Berto this Saturday
Former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-2, 22 KO’s) has a real fight on his hands this Saturday night against the tough Mexican fighter Jesus Soto Karass (27-8-3, 17 KO’s) at the AT&T Center, in San Antonio, Texas.