Matt Griego-Ortega fights Wilner Soto in Albuquerque on October 3

Boxer Matt Griego-Ortega is scheduled to face Wilner Soto in an eight-round main event at the Manuel Lujan Building in Albuquerque on October 3 at 6 p.m. Griego-Ortega, known as 'Diamond Boy', returns to the ring after a two-year hiatus, maintaining strong ties to his hometown despite training stints in Las Vegas. He has a record of 15 wins and no losses, while Soto has struggled recently, losing his last eight fights. Griego-Ortega hinted that this could be his final fight in Albuquerque before moving on to a promotional deal with an out-of-state promoter, which he plans to announce after the bout.

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