Vergil Ortiz Jr

Known for Acting

3/25/1998(Age 27)

Grand Prairie, Texas, USA

Biography

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is an American professional boxer. He has held the WBO International welterweight title since 2021. As an amateur, he was a seven-time national champion and was the winner at the 2013 Junior Olympics. He was named 2019 The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year.

Known For (8 credits)

Movie

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II

2025

The highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is set to headline an action-packed night of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 22, 2025. The bout, a clash for the undisputed light heavyweight title, follows their razor-close first encounter in October, where Beterbiev edged out Bivol via split decision to claim all four belts. With their rivalry heating up and the stakes higher than ever, this showdown promises fireworks as both fighters aim to leave no doubt about who reigns supreme at 175 pounds.

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Serhii Bohachuk vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr.

2024

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0) enjoys a step up in opposition, facing off against tough super-welterweight puncher Serhii Bohachuk (24-1). With Bohachuck putting his WBC 'interim' status on the line, could Ortiz snatch pole position at 154lbs?

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Jose Ramirez vs. Rances Barthelemy

2024

Jose Ramirez makes his Golden Boy debut against Rances Barthelemy plus Vergil Ortiz Jr. goes up against Thomas Dulorme.

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Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Fredrick Lawson

2024

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) makes his 154-pound debut against Fredrick "General Okunka" Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs) at at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

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Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Michael McKinson

2022

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is back in action for the first time in almost a year, taking on Michael Mckinson live on DAZN. Ortiz Jr. has won 18 straight inside the distance as a pro, including stoppage victories over Egidijus Kavaliauskas and Maurice Hooker

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs

2019

Canelo Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) defends his WBC, WBA, Lineal and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Titles in a 12-round unification fight against IBF Middleweight World Champion Daniel "Miracle Man" Jacobs (35-2, 29 KOs) during the celebratory weekend of Cinco de Mayo.

3.5

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II

2018

After their first fight ended in a controversial split decision draw, Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin meet for a second time with the WBA Super Middleweight and WBC and IBO Middleweight Titles on the line. T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on September 15, 2018.

8.0

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

2017

Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, billed as Supremacy, was a professional boxing match contested for the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, IBO, Ring magazine, and lineal middleweight championship.