Vergil Ortiz Jr.

For the Native American artist, see Virgil Ortiz.

Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Born (1998-03-25) March 25, 1998 (age 26)
Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins22
Wins by KO21
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Golden Gloves
Silver medal – second place 2016 Salt Lake City Light welterweight
Silver Gloves
Gold medal – first place 2012 Missouri Strawweight
Gold medal – first place 2013 Missouri Light flyweight
Gold medal – first place 2014 Missouri Bantamweight
US National PAL Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Mobile Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 2014 Reno Atomweight

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (born March 25, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super welterweight title since August 2024.

As an amateur, he was a seven-time national champion and won the 110 pounds category at the USA's Junior Olympic National Championships in 2013.[2][3] He was named the 2019 Prospect of the Year by The Ring magazine.[4] Ortiz is known for his exceptional punching power, having scored all but one of his wins by knockout.[5]

Professional career

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Early career

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Ortiz was victorious in his first six fights, winning all six by stoppage and only going past the first round in one of the six fights.

Ortiz Jr vs. Valenzuela

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His seventh bout came on September 16, 2017, on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin I against Cesar Valenzuela, which he won by second-round technical knockout.[6]

Ortiz Jr vs. Ortiz

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After improving to 11-0, Ortiz appeared a year later on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II to face Roberto Ortiz. Vergil Ortiz knocked down his opponent with a right hand early in the second round. Roberto got up, but he was still hurt. Vergil attacked him immediately and knocked him down again with a right hand that sent his opponent to one knee. Roberto Ortiz reached his feet again, but the referee deemed him unfit to continue, calling off the fight.[7]

Rise up the ranks

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Ortiz Jr vs. Orozco

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Ortiz, who now had an unblemished record of 13-0, defeated Antonio Orozco by sixth-round technical knockout to win the vacant WBA Gold welterweight title on August 10, 2019, at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Texas.[8] He defended the title in his next fight against Brad Solomon on December 13, 2019, in Indio, California, winning by fifth-round knockout.[9]

Ortiz Jr vs. Vargas

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Ortiz was originally scheduled to face Samuel Vargas on March 28, 2020, at The Forum, Inglewood, California on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders.[10] However, following the postponement of the fight between Álvarez and Saunders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight took place on July 24, 2020, at the same venue as Ortiz's previous fight against Brad Solomon.[11] Ortiz won the fight by seventh-round technical knockout and retained his WBA Gold welterweight title.[12]

Ortiz Jr vs. Hooker

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Ortiz returned to the ring on March 20, 2021, beating Maurice Hooker with another seventh-round technical knockout in Fort Worth, Texas to win the vacant WBO International welterweight title.[13] Hooker was ranked #8 by the WBO, #13 by the WBC and #15 by the IBF at welterweight.[14]

Ortiz Jr vs. Kavaliauskas

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On August 14, 2021, Ortiz defended the title against Egidijus Kavaliauskas. Kavaliauskas was ranked #5 by the WBO and #10 by the WBC at welterweight.[15] Kavaliauskas, who became Ortiz's first opponent to last longer than seven rounds, suffered five knockdowns as Ortiz won by eighth-round technical knockout.[16]

Ortiz Jr vs. McKinson

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On August 6, 2022, Ortiz Jr fought Michael McKinson in an eliminator for the WBA world welterweight title. McKinson was ranked #5 by the WBO and #10 by the WBA at welterweight. Ortiz Jr beat McKinson by technical knockout in the 9th round.[17]

Ortiz Jr vs. Dulorme

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On April 27, 2024 in Fresno, CA, Ortiz Jr was scheduled to face Thomas Dulorme.[18] He won the fight by knockout with liver shot in the first round.[19]

Ortiz Jr vs. Tszyu

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Ortiz Jr was scheduled to face Tim Tszyu on August 3, 2024 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.[20] On May 30, 2024 it was announced that the fight was canceled with medical advice.[21] Tszyu required more time to heal from the injury sustained in his previous bout against Sebastian Fundora in March.[22]

Ortiz Jr vs. Bohachuk

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On June 24, 2024 it was announced that Ortiz Jr would face Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas on August 10, 2024.[23][24] Ortiz was knocked down twice in the bout, but went on to win via majority decision (114–112, 114–112, 113–113) after twelve competitive rounds;[25] this being the first time Ortiz had gone the full distance in a fight.

Professional boxing record

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22 fights 22 wins 0 losses
By knockout 21 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Win 22–0 Serhii Bohachuk MD 12 Aug 10, 2024 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC interim super welterweight title
21 Win 21–0 Thomas Dulorme KO 1 (12), 2:39 Apr 27, 2024 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Fredrick Lawson TKO 1 (12), 2:33 Jan 6, 2024 Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S
19 Win 19–0 Michael McKinson TKO 9 (12), 0:27 Aug 6, 2022 Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Retained WBO International welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Egidijus Kavaliauskas TKO 8 (12), 2:59 Aug 14, 2021 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. Retained WBO International welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Maurice Hooker TKO 7 (12), 0:36 Mar 20, 2021 Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBO International welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 Samuel Vargas TKO 7 (12), 2:58 Jul 24, 2020 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBA Gold welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Brad Solomon KO 5 (12), 2:22 Dec 13, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBA Gold welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Antonio Orozco KO 6 (12), 2:16 Aug 10, 2019 The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBA Gold welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Mauricio Herrera KO 3 (10), 0:29 May 4, 2019 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jesus A Valdez Barrayan RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Jan 26, 2019 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Roberto Ortiz TKO 2 (10), 1:03 Sep 15, 2018 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Juan Carlos Salgado KO 3 (10), 1:52 Jun 23, 2018 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez TKO 3 (8), 2:23 Feb 22, 2018 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Won vacant NABF Junior super lightweight title
8 Win 8–0 Evandro Cavalheiro TKO 1 (8), 0:21 Nov 16, 2017 Polifórum Benito Juárez, Cancún, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Cesar Valenzuela TKO 2 (6), 1:22 Sep 16, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Ricardo Alan Fernandez TKO 1 (6), 2:09 Jun 17, 2017 Tostitos Championship Plaza, Frisco, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Angel Sarinana TKO 3 (4), 1:44 May 5, 2017 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Israel Villela KO 1 (4), 1:26 Jan 28, 2017 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Nestor Garcia KO 1 (4), 3:00 Dec 16, 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ernesto Hernandez KO 1 (4), 0:40 Sep 17, 2016 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Julio Rodas KO 1 (4), 1:37 Jul 30, 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b DAZN tale of the tape prior to the Fredrick Lawson fight.
  2. ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr Golden Boy Promotions". goldenboypromotions.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  3. ^ {{Cite news|url=https://www.usaboxing.org/results/2013/june/26/2013-junior-olympic-national-championships
  4. ^ "Prospect of the Year". The Ring. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "BoxRec: Vergil Ortiz Jr". boxrec.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Cesar Valenzuela, GGG vs. Canelo | Boxing Bout". Tapology. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Idec, Keith (September 15, 2018). "Vergil Ortiz Stops Roberto Ortiz In Two on Canelo-GGG Card". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Christ, Scott (August 10, 2019). "Vergil Ortiz Jr stops Orozco in six, Franco and Negrete draw again". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  9. ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. records fifth-round KO of Brad Solomon for 15th victory | DAZN News US". DAZN. December 14, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "Canelo's coach confirms Saunders next for Mexican superstar". The Independent. March 1, 2020. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  11. ^ "BOXING IS BACK ON DAZN". DAZN Media Centre. June 30, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "Ortiz vs. Vargas results: Vergil Ortiz Jr. pummels Samuel Vargas to notch 16th consecutive KO | DAZN News UK". DAZN. July 25, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  13. ^ Christ, Scott (March 21, 2021). "Results and highlights: Vergil Ortiz Jr stops Maurice Hooker in firefight, Seniesa Estrada wins first world title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Ortiz Jr vs Hooker - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  15. ^ Zamarripa, Jaime. "Ortiz Jr vs Kavaliauskas - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  16. ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. overcomes adversity to knock down Mean Machine five times to win by eighth-round TKO | DAZN News US". DAZN. August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  17. ^ ericna. "Ortiz Jr vs McKinson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  18. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (March 27, 2024). "Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Thomas Dulorme co-feature to Ramirez-Barthelemy". FIGHTMAG.
  19. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (April 28, 2024). "Vergil Ortiz Jr KO's Thomas Dulorme in first round, 'ready' for Tim Tszyu". FIGHTMAG.
  20. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (April 25, 2024). "Tim Tszyu to face Vergil Ortiz Jr on Crawford vs Madrimov card in LA". FIGHTMAG.
  21. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (May 31, 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Vergil Ortiz Jr fight canceled on medical advice". FIGHTMAG.
  22. ^ "Tsyzu-Ortiz bout cancelled on medical advice". ESPN.com. May 31, 2024.
  23. ^ "Sources: Ortiz, Bohachuk agree to fight in Vegas". ESPN.com. June 24, 2024.
  24. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (June 25, 2024). "Vergil Ortiz Jr to face Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas in August". FIGHTMAG.
  25. ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. outlasts Serhii Bohachuk for majority decision win in Fight of the Year contender". CBSSports.com. August 11, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Yves Ulysse Jr. 		NABF Junior
light-welterweight champion
February 22, 2018 – December 2018
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Arnold Barboza Jr.
New title WBA Gold
welterweight champion
August 10, 2019 – March 2021
Vacated 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Custio Clayton 		WBO International
welterweight champion
March 20, 2021 – November 2023
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Brian Norman Jr.
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light-middleweight champion
Interim title
August 10, 2024 – present 		Incumbent
Awards
Previous:
Teofimo Lopez 		The Ring Prospect of the Year
2019 		Next:
Jaron Ennis
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