In an electrifying atmosphere during “Latino Night” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya made a significant announcement, confirming that rising star Vergil Ortiz Jr. will make his return to the ring on February 22. The fight’s details, however, have piqued the interest of fans and analysts alike, as De
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In the world of boxing, where every punch thrown can echo far beyond the ring, the strategic decisions made by promoters often shape the careers of fighters. Recently, Oscar De La Hoya put Eddie Hearn’s matchmaking decisions under a magnifying glass, particularly regarding the potential bout between Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. De
Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s career trajectory is under keen scrutiny, particularly with the recent statements made by his manager, Rick Mirigian. Expressing interest in high-profile bouts against seasoned fighters like Keith Thurman and Errol Spence, Mirigian’s ambitions reflect a broader desire for Ortiz Jr. to step onto significant platforms, such as the renowned Cowboy Stadium. However,
In an exciting turn for boxing fans, Jaron “Boots” Ennis is poised to challenge Vergil Ortiz Jr. for the WBC interim junior middleweight title on February 22nd. This highly anticipated bout is set against the backdrop of the Riyadh Season event in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant moment for both fighters as they step into
Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis has raised some serious concerns about Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s readiness to face Terence Crawford next based on his recent performance against Sergii Bohachuk. Bozy believes that Vergil’s tendency to load up on his punches in search of knockouts is a major flaw in his game. Additionally, the fact that he becomes
Vergil Ortiz Jr’s recent fight against Serhi Bohachuk resulted in a controversial win for Ortiz. Despite being dropped twice, hurt multiple times, and seemingly losing six of the twelve rounds, Ortiz managed to pull off a 12-round majority decision victory. Many fans and critics alike believe that Ortiz should have actually lost the fight, and
Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya have been in discussions about teaming up to put together an exciting boxing event. The event could potentially feature a doubleheader with Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz in one co-main event and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda in the other. Both Alalshikh and De La Hoya have
Trainer Jeff Mayweather was present at the ringside last Saturday for Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s fight against WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk. He expressed his opinion that Vergil lost the fight but was saved by a twelve-round majority decision from the judges. According to Jeff, WBA 154-lb champion Terence Crawford is significantly superior to
Criticism from promoter Tom Loeffler following Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s victory over Serhii Bohachuk boils down to the state of Ortiz Jr.’s face and the two knockdowns suffered. Loeffler believes these factors should have led to a win for Bohachuk rather than a majority decision in favor of Ortiz Jr. Despite Loeffler’s dissatisfaction, the judges scored
The recent fight between WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz and WBA champ Terence Crawford has sparked controversy in the boxing world. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed that he plans to push for a unification fight between the two champions after Ortiz’s twelve-round majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk. Despite the victory,
Last night’s boxing match between Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas had fans on the edge of their seats. The fight, which many are calling the 2024 Fight of the Year, was an intense slugfest that went the distance. However, the controversy arose when the judges awarded Ortiz the victory via majority decision,
Serhii Bohachuk’s promoter, Tom Loeffler, voiced his dissatisfaction with his fighter losing the WBC interim junior middleweight title in a contentious 12-round majority decision against Vergil Ortiz Jr. Loeffler believed that the judges’ scoring was unjust, arguing that Bohachuk’s two knockdowns should have secured him the victory, particularly given his status as the champion. Knockdowns
Tonight, all eyes are on the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas as Vergil Ortiz Jr. steps into the ring for a 12-round battle against WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk. This fight is not just a clash between two power punchers, but a stepping stone towards a potentially lucrative match against one of
Vergil Ortiz Jr. faces a significant challenge tonight as he steps into the ring with WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas. This bout is not going to be a walk in the park for Ortiz Jr., as Bohachuk is known for his ambition and power. Golden Boy has typically lined up
The weigh-in for the main event fight between WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk and Vergil Ortiz Jr. concluded successfully, with both fighters weighing in at 153.8 lbs. This sets the stage for an exciting clash between two powerful fighters in the ring at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Vergil Ortiz Jr.