Vergil Ortiz: I Hope I Don't Have To Fight For Vacant Titles; I Want Crawford Or Spence

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is persistent that he’s more than ready for a world title opportunity. The standout Ortiz (18-0, 18 KOs) is ranked as the No. 1 welterweight contender by the WBC, WBA, and WBO.

Vergil Ortiz Brushes Off Health Concerns: 'My Body Feels Amazing Right Now'

Vergil Ortiz is adamant that his experience with a harrowing illness is now firmly behind him.  The hard-hitting welterweight contender from Texan was originally scheduled to face Michael McKinson of England in March, but Ortiz had to withdraw from t...

McKinson On Vergil Ortiz Challenge: He's Never Fought a Style Like I Got!

There is no other place that Michael McKinson would rather be than on the B-side and in the underdog role in his unbeaten opponent’s home country. The choice to next face red-hot welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. was a no-brainer for McKinson,...

McKinson: Ortiz Has Shown Vulnerabilities, My Job Is To Expose Him To The Whole World

It is no secret that Michael McKinson enters his fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. as a considerable underdog. None of that is lost on the unbeaten British southpaw; in fact, he’s leaning into the role.

Vergil Ortiz vs. Michael McKinson Set For August 6 in Fort Worth, Texas

Knockout sensation and the pride of Grand Prairie, Texas, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), will make his grand return to the ring on Saturday, August 6, taking on top 10 ranked, undefeated welterweight contender Michael “The Problem” McKinson (22-0,...

Vergil Ortiz-David Avanesyan In Play For August 6 In Texas

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is not only sticking around at welterweight but made a point to seek out one of the division’s boogeymen. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the unbeaten top-rated welterweight contender will next face David Avanesyan atop an August...

McKinson on Vergil Ortiz: I Heard There's No Way He's Making 147 Again

Michael McKinson is not necessarily holding his breath at the prospect of landing another shot at Vergil Ortiz. The welterweight from Portsmouth, England was supposed to make his American debut last weekend against the hard-hitting Ortiz, but those p...

De La Hoya: Vergil Ortiz Will Be Forced Down Throat Of Welterweight Champs

LOS ANGELES – Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions features a stable of stars headlined by the likes of former world champions Jaime Munguia and Gilberto Ramirez as well as undefeated upstarts Ryan Garcia and Vergil Ortiz Jr. 

Vergil Ortiz On Robert Garcia Breakup: In Order To Grow, I Needed To Move On

LOS ANGELES – Vergil Ortiz Jr. amicably split from trainer Robert Garcia in November after a three-year plus pact with the former world champion boxer turned coach.

Juan Carlos Salgado Tabbed To Replace Vergil Ortiz Jr. Versus Michael McKinson; Under Commission Review

Juan Carlos Salgado has emerged as a leading candidate to replace his most recent opponent from nearly four years ago—if the commission approves his return.BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Mexico City's Salgado—a former two-time junior lightweight...

De La Hoya Open To Making Crawford-Ortiz Once Lawsuit is Resolved

LOS ANGELES – Oscar De La Hoya knows all too well about beefing with Top Rank boss Bob Arum. In the year 2000, the Golden Boy sued and eventually split from the Hall of Fame promoter. 

Vergil Ortiz Will Stay The Course To Secure Title Shot Sooner Than Later

Vergil Ortiz Jr. was days away from his next fight. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old withdrew from his scheduled return with an illness. The welterweight contender’s next test was going to come against Michael McKinson on March 19 at the Galen Center in L...

Vergil Ortiz: I Felt Like My Body Was Deteriorating; I Didn't Know Why And It Was Frustrating

The good news for Vergil Ortiz Jr. is that the recovery process has already begun. Unfortunately, it also means an even longer delay ahead of his next fight—and first of the year. The unbeaten, top-rated welterweight contender provided an update foll...

Vergil Ortiz (Rhabdomyolysis) Hospitalized, Forced To Withdraw From March 19 DAZN Headliner

Vergil Ortiz Jr. will have to wait another day to launch his 2022 in-ring campaign. BoxingScene.com has learned that Ortiz has fallen ill and was forced to withdraw from his upcoming bout with England’s Michael McKinson, according to multiple sources...

Vergil Ortiz On Michael McKinson: Put 'Em In Front Of Me, I'll Take 'Em Out!

Michael McKinson was relatively unknown to most in the industry by the time he was named to next face Vergil Ortiz Jr. The only thing that Ortiz needed to know about the unbeaten Brit was that he agreed to the fight.