In an early Fight of the Year candidate, Victor Ortiz answered many of his his critics and beat the previously undefeated Andre Berto to lift the WBC Welterweight title last night at MGM Grand by unanimous decision, 115-110, 114-112, 114-111. The fight featured multiple knockdowns and great action throughout. Unquestionably the 6th round was one for the ages as both fighters went down, first Ortiz then Berto. It was simply an amazing fight and both fighters were elevated on the strength of their respective performances.
Orlando Salido KO 8 Juan Manuel Lopez (WBO Featherweight title)
UPSET! Hear that flushing sound? That's the sound of a JuanMa Lopez vs Yuriorkis Gamboa Superfight going down the drain because promoter Bob Arum apparently thought he could wait forever to make this fight. The unheralded Salido STUNS JuanMa in Puerto Rico and shakes up the whole division with his victory. Lopez down hard in the 5th round. In the 8th round, Lopez was hurt and the referee stopped the fight with JuanMa on his feet. IMO, the stoppage seemed a little premature. Easily the current front runner for Upset of the Year.
