Golden Boy Promotions in affiliation with 360 Promotions and TGB Promotions have introduced that Vergil Ortiz Jr. will return to the ring on August 10 to problem Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC interim tremendous welterweight title. The complete card will happen on the Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino in Las Vegas, completely on DAZN.
Golden Boy Promotions Announce Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk
Ortiz, Bohachuk and De La Hoya Have Their Say
The Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino would be the venue for 2 KO artists to collide for the interim WBC welterweight title. Ortiz Jr, (21-0, 21 KOs) has demolished each opponent he has confronted, together with Fredrick Lawson and Thomas Dulorme in fast time. The Texan fighter was faraway from the stacked August 3 card after his opponent Tim Tszyu withdrew attributable to the reduce he sustained towards Sebastien Fundora, failing to heal. The cancellation led to this battle touchdown on August 10.
Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) has additionally been damaging in his profession, profitable by KO towards Patrick Allotey and Nathaniel Gallimore. The Ukrainian is heavy-handed however he has by no means fought anybody on the extent of Ortiz Jr. who regardless of an extended layoff, has returned in model with two wins out of two this 12 months.
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“This battle is the battle that solidifies me as a prime 154 fighter,” mentioned Vergil Ortiz, Jr. “That is additionally the battle that exhibits everybody that nothing has modified: I’m nonetheless among the finest fighters on this planet.”
Bohachuk is set to point out the boxing world he’s one of the best tremendous welterweight fighter: “I fought arduous to win the WBC Interim World Title and now I’m trying to defend this title for my aim of turning into the last word World Champion.”
He continued: “I do know Vergil Ortiz, he’s a really powerful competitor, however on August 10 I’ll present that I’m one of the best within the division.”
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Oscar De La Hoya has shared his ideas on the battle: “Discuss bombs away…with 44 knockouts in 45 victories between Vergil and Bohachuk, there’s nearly no approach this battle goes the space.”
The Golden Boy Promotions CEO added: “Golden Boy doesn’t simply construct champions, we construct stars — and when Vergil emerges victorious, he would be the subsequent celebrity of boxing.”
Vergil Ortiz Supervisor Feeling Assured
Rick Mirigian, the supervisor of Ortiz is seemingly filled with confidence forward of the Bohachuk bout: “Vergil will turn into a World Champion on August tenth and can start his journey to dominate the 154lb division.”
All quotes are taken from a Golden Boy press launch.
