Contender Josesito Lopez Steps In To Battle Victor Ortiz

Former NABF Super Lightweight Champion Josesito Lopez (29-4, 17 KO’s) of Riverside, California, will step in to face former World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in the main event on Saturday, June 23 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, live on SHOWTIME. Lopez is replacing Andre Berto who failed a pre-fight drug test. Also to be announced, number one rated WBC heavyweight contender Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (35-2, 30 KO’s)of Riverside, California, will face an opponent to be named in the opening bout of the three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.