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One of the most exciting matchups of the year is almost here. The four-division champion Canelo Alvarez will take on the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Furthermore, this incredible main event is scheduled for May 7, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Additionally, fans can look forward to multiple incredible matchups in the event.

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Fans can witness 10 rounds of scintillating flyweight battle between Joselito Velazquez and Jose Soto on the undercard of Alvarez Vs Bivol.

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Joselito Velazquez Vs. Jose Soto: Physical attributes

Velazquez is a 28-year-old Mexican boxer. He stands at 5-feet-4-inches tall with a reach of 58 inches. The Mexican usually fights in the flyweight division, previously weighing 114 lbs. Velazquez comes into this bout with an undefeated record of 14-0-1 with a knockout rate of 60%.

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Soto, on the other hand, is a 23-year-old Colombian boxer. He stands at 5-feet-5 ½-inches tall with an undisclosed reach. The Columbian fights in the super flyweight division, but he will be facing Velazquez in the flyweight division. Soto has a boxing record of 15-1-0 with a knockout rate of 37.5%.

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Other facts about Velazquez and Soto

Joselito Velazquez, who also goes by the nickname of ‘El Huracan’, was born in Oaxaca City in Oaxaca, Mexico. However, due to financial difficulties, his family moved to Cancun. Velazquez has an estimated net worth of around $1 million to $5 million.

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Soto was born in Columbia in a town called Canalete. His only loss comes against Ganigan Lopez via a fifth-round disqualification. Unfortunately, Soto’s net worth cannot be estimated, as there aren’t any reliable sources.

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What do you think about Joselito Velazquez going up against Jose Soto? Who do you think will come out victorious? Let us know in the comments below.

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