Welterweight terror Vergil Ortiz Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), will return to the ring on August 6 against undefeated and world-ranked Michael “The Problem” McKinson (22-0, 2 KOs). The twelve-rounder will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, and will stream live worldwide, exclusively on DAZN. McKinson was slated to face Ortiz in March, but Ortiz withdrew from the fight due to rhabdomyolysis and McKinson instead won a unanimous decision over Alex Martin.
Vergil Ortiz Jr: “I am very happy to be stepping back into the ring again. I’m ready to show the world once again why I’m ready for a world title.”
Michael McKinson: “I’m getting what I deserve. I was prepared to fight Ortiz Jr before. Now I have been given the opportunity again to prove I am the best in this division.”
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya: “Vergil Ortiz, Jr. is the most exciting welterweight in the world. We are happy that he is back, healthy, and feels 100%. Fighting in his home state, I can’t think of a better way for him to make his comeback and put on another great performance for his fans. He is one step away from challenging any world champion and he will prove it on August 6.”
Ortiz is ranked #1 by everyone except the IBF. Hopefully he’s healthy and is good at the weight and 2023 should probably be the year for him to get his shot.
The problem is he can’t bust a grape.
Really Michael with only 2 ko another cherrie pick de La Hoya,
Virgil by TKO, 7 – 9, The Problem is no problem.
Yup DLH is making the absolute best fights lmao
2 ko’s?
If Ortiz, Jr. (Ortiz) continues making 147, year 2023 will have an increase of boxing explosions at 147…wow!!!
The styles of Ortiz vs. Stanionis would create a massive explosion for roaring fans seeking an ultimate boxing intensity/ultimate boxing high!!
He feels real terror to colide against David Avanesyan…
1) Ortiz vs. Spence = Loss
2) Ortiz vs. Crawford = Loss
3) Ortiz vs. Ennis = Loss
4) Ortiz vs. Thurman = Loss
5) Ortiz vs. Garcia = Loss
6) Ortiz vs. Porter = Loss
7) Ortiz vs. Ugas = Loss
He’s a good fighter, but not a top Welterweight IMO, hence the reason they are putting him in with a guy who can’t bust a nut. The Russian dude had Ortiz on the verge of a TKO loss last time out, his chin is suspect.
The same Russian dude that had Ortiz hurt was the same Russian that had Crawford hurt and on the verge of a TKO win..
those fight will never happen Oscar De La Hoya is no idiot. lol
Boots would wreck Ortiz
Oscar De La Hoya can’t trust a word you say. we all know you will not have your fighter, fight the best guy only guys you know he cam 100% beat
If they are smart they will keep him away from boots
This guy makes Paulie Malignaggi look like Deontay Wilder.