Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
American ready to regain the world title in 2012
Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz is
just one step away from another crack at a coveted green belt and knows he must deal with Josesito
Lopez on June 23rd before a 154lb title chance against Saul
Alvarez.
The 25 year-old is ready to shine at the Staples Center next
weekend as he warms up for his third world title bout at the MGM Grand and is
thriving on the pressure of returning to the scene of his loss to Floyd
Mayweather one year ago.
“I love it. It pushes
me from 110 percent to 120 percent,” Ortiz told World Boxing News.
“I'm going to try and win the $100,000 best knockout bonus
from Goldenboy and I'll use it to visit the United Kingdom.”
Alvarez, 21, is a seasoned campaigner despite still being a
youngster in boxing terms and Ortiz will be aiming to end a 41-fight unbeaten
streak that stretches back to when the Mexican superstar turned professional at
just fifteen years old.
“He is a very good fighter, a warrior like me. It will be a huge punch out on the night
and may the best man win," he said.
“I know I have to stay focused on Josesito Lopez on the 23rd
though and he's good.
"We are also fighting for the interim and silver title at
welterweight so there’s a chance to win another title.”
‘Vicious’ Victor has stepped up from fighting at light-welterweight to his maiden bout at light-middleweight in the fall in just under two years, and the Californian
is unsure at this point whether he sees his long-term future at 154lbs.
“I can carry 152-154 very comfortably. I'll reserve the decision after I beat Canelo, like Mayweather is holding his decision,” he explained, before lead onto confirming
that a rematch with Mayweather would be a possibility if he takes Canelo’s
title in Las Vegas.
“Absolutely I would fight Floyd again, but there is lots of
work to do before that happens.
“By the way, I'll protect myself at all times,” joked Ortiz
referring to the way their previous meeting ended at the same venue.