Undefeated knockout artist Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) will return to the ring in a new division against Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs). The super welterweight fight is scheduled for 12-rounds and is set to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on January 6, broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
“Vergil is ready to come back stronger than ever to become a world champion in this sport,” said Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “He’s got the heart and dedication, and is on a mission to be a world title holder. I know he will make a statement in this new division against the powerful Ghanaian warrior Fredrick Lawson. Golden Boy will be starting 2024 with a bang, and we’re proud to have Vergil launch our action-packed boxing schedule for the year.”
Hopefully Ortiz has his health in order and good idea going up to 154.
ya, maybe got his booster shot…
NCSWIC
pangolin revenge..
It’s sad to see a boxer with good boxing skills but he doesn’t have a good health in order to get the best of him.
Already writing him off…You a Dr?
I’m not a doctor but after he cancelled or postponed fights because health issue it says everything
I can’t remember ever seeing a fighter who had so many cancellations due to health. Especially at Virgil’s age! I truly hope that everything is in order from a health perspective and he finally has the breakout year he’s been waiting for! Best of luck young man! You’re a lot of fun to watch….
Jab injured
Vergil has not cancelled fights because injured hands he has a disease/problems in his blood
I believe he’s referring to “the jab”, not the punch.
of course. It should be easy to find out if he was given the shot (s). Hopefully not and he just has a very rare infliction that , when he trains makes him sick cutting weight. Sounds fishy to me , but shit what do I know.
It was reported by someone in his camp that he got the jab and it made him extremely I’ll.
Vergil is most likely jab injured. Everyone was pressured to take an experimental concoction..the timing of his problems are spot on with vax injury. Shit the shots killed hundreds of thousands at least and like you…know nobody who died of covid. He is a jab victim I believe. Pray for Vergil.
Yep, the truth is out there.
Everything is the vaccine’s fault. If someone slips, it’s the jab. If someone farts, it’s the jab. If someone sneezes, it’s the jab. As if everyone loves forever before that vaccine.
The worst opponent I ever had was that damn scale! Moving on to 154 is a good idea for Ortiz. His power is just going to be even sharper, stronger, accurate.
Welcome back Champ. I see that he’s back at 154. He and Crawford never got to fight at 147 so it may happen at 154. With his health in limbo, he may want to consider cashing out on the bigger fights just in is no longer able to box. Charlo, Spence/Crawford, Tszyu, etc. Grab the bag while you can champ.
Boxing dont work that way. Ortiz cant just decide who he’s gonna fight and suddenly shoot up to top position. The kid has to fight period.
Prob only Canelo and Tank can pick and choose like that.
On the contrary, boxing does work that way. It has been proven time and time again. Remember when 135 lbs Shane Mosley jumped two weight classes to fight Oscar De La Hoya at 147 for the title? At the end of the day its prizefighting. I’m sure Oscar had a mandatory or someone who earned their shot next but Mosley was a bigger name and got the preference. Money talks.
Oh..hi Virgil
I hope he can stay healthy. The kids got the goods, it would be a ashame if we can’t see how far he gets due to his health condition.
This guy is vaccine injured.