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In the fierce Los Angeles heat on Friday, June 22 there was a frosty face-off shared by Showtime main-eventers Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22ko) and Josesito Lopez (29-4-0, 17ko). The welterweight combatants vie for the WBC silver title at the STAPLES Center on June 23 and, prior to their adrenaline-charged stare-down, registered respective weights of 146.5lbs and 144.75lbs.
Both fighters are coming off a recent loss but are determined to secure victory on Saturday evening
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