Here's a look at training camp with Josesito Lopez, who faces Jessie Vargas in a 140-pound clash on the Mayweather vs Ortiz undercard. The fight will open the HBO pay-per-view broadcast.
Josesito Lopez: "I've never been in this position. I feel -- perfect setting. I couldn't be happier with the way camp's been going. Preparation, physically, mentally. Everything's just falling into place. I'm not worried about anything else but Jessie Vargas on September 17th, and I feel that I'm more than ready. This is barely the beginning for me. This is the first fight that I get on a big stage, and this is my time to shine. ... Not only do I have to win, but I've gotta win decisively. I've gotta make a point. I've gotta prove it -- any doubters, I've gotta win. And I've gotta win every single round of that fight."
Lopez (29-3, 17 KO) hasn't fought in eight months, since he upset then-unbeaten Mike Dallas Jr via seventh round knockout on ESPN Friday Night Fights. He's generally a fun action fighter, and chances are he's going to give everything he's got here, because fighters like Lopez sometimes don't get more than one shot like this. Vargas (16-0, 9 KO) is a Mayweather prospect who has been getting some hype from Floyd Jr himself leading up to this fight, but I think it's about a 50-50 call, and a really good matchup for both of them.