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Former World Champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO's) of Ventura, Calif., former NABF Champion Josesito Lopez (29-4, 17 KO's) of Riverside, Calif., former Three-Time World Champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto and hard-hitting, top rated contender Lucas Matthysse took part in a final media workout on Wednesday at Fortune Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, just days before they do battle on Saturday, June 23 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Right here, you can find a collection of photos and quotes from the workouts, and see how Ortiz, Lopez, Soto and Matthysse are all looking, and what they have to say about their respective bouts. Workout Photos Here are what the fighters had to say on Wednesday: VICTOR ORTIZ: “Fans can expect a great show on Saturday night.  There haven't been many changes in this camp.  I have always had a goal to be one of the greatest fighters of all time and that goal is still there.  I have trained hard for a good fight and I am ready. “...
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