Vergil Ortiz Jr. made a statement when he entered the squared circle as an amateur. Gathering awards and accolades in his amateur days, Ortiz Jr. won the 2013 Junior Olympics and is also a seven-time national champion. At the time of transitioning to professional boxing, Vergil Ortiz Jr. signed off with an incredible amateur boxing record of 140 wins and 20 losses.
Vergil Ortiz made his professional boxing debut in 2016 after signing with the Golden Boy. After his debut on the professional circuit, Vergil Ortiz Jr. competed in multiple weight classes. He won the vacant WBA welterweight championship by defeating Maurice Hooker via seventh-round TKO to win the title. Ortiz Jr. defended the title two times and is now slated to go toe-to-toe with Serhii Bohachuk on August 10, 2024, in Las Vegas USA.
What medical condition does Vergil Ortiz Jr. have?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. had to withdraw from two of his fights against Michael McKinson in 2022 and Eimantas Stanionis in 2023. His fight against Michael McKinson couldn’t materialize due to rhabdomyolysis, however, the impact it had on Vergil Ortiz’s health spiraled to his fight proposed fight against Stanionis ultimately leading to its cancellation.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fighting Style
Vergil Ortiz Jr. employs an aggressive approach in his bouts with orthodox boxing style. A figment of his attitude inside the squared circle is reflected in his professional boxing record as of August 2024. He has 21 victories under his belt all of which have come by knockouts.
FAQs on Vergil Ortiz Jr. being hospitalized
A. He was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis in 2022.
A. He fights with an orthodox stance.
A. He has 21 knockout victories to his record as of August 2024.
A. He has a wingspan of 74 inches.
A. He has an amateur boxing record of 140 wins and 20 losses.
