New World Boxing Council («WBC») Welterweight Champion «Vicious» Victor Ortiz addressed the media following his thrilling twelve round unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on Saturday night. Berto, who hurt his right hand in round and required medical attention, did not attend the press conference read more ...

In an exciting knockdown-filled affair, the welterweight debut of Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) was a successful one as he dethroned previously unbeaten WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-1, 21 KOs) with a clear unanimous decision on Saturday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantuckett, Connecticut. Ortiz dropped Berto with a left hook in round one but it ruled as a slip by referee Michael Ortega read more ...

The weights are in for Saturday’s WBC welterweight showdown. The undefeated champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21KOs) came in at a ripped and ready 145.5-pounds, while the challenger Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22KOs) was also in great shape, as he moves up in weight and comes in as the bigger man at 146-pounds. The fight takes place in the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. HBO will televise the fight read more ...