One of the most promising global boxing superstars in the making, Vergil Ortez Jr. has made his whole professional career a statement. With a career that started in 2016, the 26-year-old American boxer is still undefeated in his sport winning all 21 of his bouts via knockout. With a finish rate that ranges up to 100 percent, Ortez Jr. is undoubtedly one of the finest welterweight and had previously won the WBO international welterweight title. However, like any athlete’s nightmare, Vergil Ortiz Jr. has also had a serious rhabdomyolysis injury that kept him away from boxing for almost 17 months.
Nevertheless, Vergil Ortiz Jr. made his comeback earlier this year and won two bouts via first-round TKO and KO, respectively. The first one took place in January 2024, and the second in April 2024. This itself proves the ravening side of the 26-year-old orthodox boxer. Moreover, he is now gearing up for his third showdown in 2024, and let us take a closer look at his upcoming fight.
Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s Next Fight: Opponent, Date, Venue
Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to face the WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk for his next fight on August 10, 2024, for the title at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Mandalay Beach Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States.
Earlier, Vergil Ortiz Jr. was supposed to face the former WBC light middleweight champion, Tim Tszyu on the undercard of Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on August 3, 2024. However, Tszyu pulled out from the bout as he was not completely recovered from an injury. And hence, Ortiz Jr. got his shot at the WBC interim title as a headliner of the event a week later.
Meanwhile, Serhii Bohachuk won the WBC interim light middleweight championship in his last fight against Brian Mendoza via decision on March 30, 2024. Moreover, the 29-year-old Ukrainian boxer is currently on a six-fight win streak, with five of his last six fights being won via finishes.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. & Serhii Bohachuk Stats
| Stats | Serhii Bohachuk | Vergil Ortiz Jr. |
| Record | 24-1-0 | 21-0-0 |
| Championship | WBC Interim World Super Welter | WBA Gold World Welter |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 6’0” (183 cm) | 5’10” (178 cm) |
| Division(s) | Super-Welterweight | Super-Welterweight |
| Reach | 73" (183 cm) | 70” (178 cm) |
| KO Percentage | 95.83% | 100% |
| Rounds | 97 | 71 |
| Win streak (active) | 6 | 21 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2017 | 2016 |
Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s last fight
For his last showdown, Vergil Ortiz Jr. locked horns with Thomas Dulorme on April 27, 2024, in California, United States. Ortiz Jr. caught hold of Dulorme via a vicious body punch during the final seconds of the first round.
FAQs on Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s next fight
A. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to face the WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk for his next fight on August 10, 2024, for the title at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Mandalay Beach Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States.
A. The 26-year-old American boxer is still undefeated in his sport winning all 21 of his bouts via knockout.
A. For his last showdown, Vergil Ortiz Jr. locked horns against Thomas Dulorme on April 27, 2024, in California, United States, and won the bout via a first-round KO.
A. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is 26 years old as of August 2024.
