Humberto Soto and John Molina ready to provide the fight of the night on Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana undercard

THE fight many insiders are predicting will be the fight of the night on Saturdayโ€™s MGM Grand show is the light-welterweight clash between Humberto Soto and fellow thrill-seeker, John Molina.

Soto, 34, is a former super-feather and lightweight champion hoping to become a triple weight king. Unbeaten since a 2012 loss to Lucas Matthysse, the Mexican could secure a world title shot if he wins this 10-rounder.

Grinning from ear to ear, and making an effort to share eye contact with each of the journalists in attendance, he took to the stage with a nervousness that belied his significant achievements.

โ€œYou guys are going to be the winners on Saturday night,โ€ he told reporters, โ€œbecause this is going to be a great fight. Molina is a true professional and I respect him, and his team, but in the ring we are enemies. I will win. Make sure you are watching.โ€

Molina is delighted to be fighting Soto, a man he calls an idol.

โ€œLet me tell you a short story,โ€ Molina said. โ€œI was just a guy fighting four and six round fights and one night I was on Humberto Sotoโ€™s undercard. I was sat in the car and I saw him walk by. I was like, โ€˜Wow. Thatโ€™s Humberto Soto.โ€™ But itโ€™s my time now.โ€

In his most recent bout Molina also lost to Matthysse. It was a barnburner but Molina contributed to his own downfall in that bout, swinging wildly and inviting punishment.

โ€œIโ€™m ready and you will see me utilise some new tools,โ€ he continued. โ€œWe have been working on some new things. Iโ€™m going to jump all over this fight.โ€

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