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 easy opponents for Vergil Jr. in the past, but this time, he will truly need to dig deep to secure a victory.
Promoter Bernard Hopkins has boldly predicted a quick knockout for Ortiz Jr. within the first seven rounds of the fight. However, he acknowledges that Bohachuk will not go down without a fight. A victory for Vergil Jr. in the first round would not prove much, but a longer battle will truly test his skills. The outcome of this match will determine whether he is ready to face the top fighters in his division such as Sebastian Fundora, Errol Spence, Tim Tszyu, and Terence Crawford.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. has already expressed his desire to face Crawford next at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. However, Hopkins’ prediction that Crawford may not be an option for Vergil Jr. due to the former’s preferences for well-known opponents presents a hurdle. Crawford is likely seeking matchups with popular fighters who can generate significant revenue, such as Canelo Alvarez or WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora.
Hopkins believes that Vergil Ortiz Jr. holds the upper hand against Bohachuk in this fight. The matchup presents an exciting dynamic that will test both fighters’ skills and determination. With Hopkins predicting a fast knockout within the first seven rounds, it is evident that this bout will not be one to miss.
While Ortiz Jr. may be the favorite in this matchup, he cannot afford to underestimate Bohachuk. Any fighter, regardless of skill level, is vulnerable to being hurt in the ring. Should Vergil Jr. fail to secure an early knockout, he will need to withstand some heavy hits from his opponent. Hopkins envisions a back-and-forth battle that will culminate in a knockout by the seventh round, leaving the outcome uncertain until the final moments of the fight.
The showdown between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk promises to be a thrilling and pivotal moment in both fighters’ careers. With high stakes on the line and a challenging opponent in front of him, Ortiz Jr. will need to bring his A-game to secure a victory and prove that he is ready to take on the best in the division.