Vergil Ortiz Falls Ill, WBA Title Fight Versus Eimantas Stanionis Postponed Once Again

A top welterweight fight has been hit with another setback. BoxingScene.com has learned that the Eimantas Stanionis-Vergil Ortiz WBA ‘Regular’ welterweight title fight was postponed for the second time. Ortiz was forced to shut down training camp aft...

Eimantas Stanionis vs. Vergil Ortiz Finalized For April 29, College Park Center in Arlington

Undefeated knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas has kicked opened the door to challenge for a world title as he is set to fight undefeated world champion Eimantas Stanionis (14-0, 9 KOs) of Kaunas, Lithuania for...

Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Has Makings Of A Super Fight, Says Derek "Bozy" Ennis

Regardless of weight classes and no matter the time, the sport of boxing has always had super fights. Whether it was Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier in the early 1970s, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao in the mid-2010s, to the long-awaited showdo...

Eimantas Stanionis Forced To Go Emergency Appendectomy Surgery, Vergil Ortiz Fight Postponed

One of the most anticipated fights on the boxing calendar has been hit with a delay. WBA ‘Regular’ welterweight titlist Eimantas Stanionis was hospitalized and forced to undergo appendectomy surgery on Friday, thus postponing his planned title defens...

Robert Garcia: Stanionis is a Great Fighter But Vergil Is Just Too F------ Strong!

Throughout his likely Hall of Fame career, Robert Garcia has been fortunate enough to work with countless fighters that would go on to capture championship glory. Although the renowned trainer could sit down and rattle off a long list of pugilistic s...

Eimantas Stanionis-Vergil Ortiz To Headline March 18 DAZN Show In Texas

Vergil Ortiz Jr. will enjoy hometown advantage in an otherwise perceived 50-50 fight. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that a date and location was finalized for Ortiz’s mandatory challenge of WBA ‘Regular’ welterweight titlist Eimantas Stanionis. The h...

Vergil Ortiz Views Eimantas Stanionis As His Toughest Test By Far

Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. might be considered pound-for-pound stalwarts, but to Vergil Ortiz Jr., they’ve become obtrusive. With the two sides failing to lock in a deal that would crown the winner as an undisputed champion, Ortiz (19-0, 1...

Jaron Ennis Hopes To Land The Winner Between Stanionis And Ortiz

Although he’s been forced to bide his time on the sidelines, Jaron Ennis hasn't given up on his quest to become a full-fledged world champion. In just under two weeks, the rising contender and deleterious knockout puncher could move one step closer.

Spence On Stanionis vs. Ortiz: "That's A 50-50 Fight"

Although both Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have done their best to clear out the logjam near the top of the welterweight division, fighters such as Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis have grown restless.

Stanionis-Ortiz: Golden Boy Promotions ($2,300,000) Secures Rights To WBA 'Regular' Welterweight Title Fight

Golden Boy Promotions has secured the rights to one of the most attractive welterweight fights currently in play. The ordered Eimantas Stanionis-Vergil Ortiz WBA ‘Regular’ welterweight title fight has landed in Golden Boy’s possession after posting $...