Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (born March 25, 1998) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent. As an amateur, he was a seven-time national champion and was the winner at the 2013 Junior Olympics.[2] He was named 2019 The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year.

For Native American artist, see Virgil Ortiz.
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-03-25) March 25, 1998
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins16
Wins by KO16
Losses0

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
16 fights 16 wins 0 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 0 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
16 Win 16–0 Samuel Vargas TKO 7 (12), 2:58 Jul 24, 2020 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBA Gold welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Brad Solomon KO 5 (12), 2:22 Dec 13, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBA Gold welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Antonio Orozco KO 6 (12), 2:16 Aug 10, 2019 The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBA Gold welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Mauricio Herrera KO 3 (10), 0:29 May 4, 2019 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jesus A Valdez Barrayan RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Jan 26, 2019 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Roberto Ortiz TKO 2 (10), 1:03 Sep 15, 2018 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Juan Carlos Salgado KO 3 (10), 1:52 Jun 23, 2018 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez TKO 3 (8), 2:23 Feb 22, 2018 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF Junior super lightweight title
8 Win 8–0 Evandro Cavalheiro TKO 1 (8), 0:21 Nov 16, 2017 Polifórum Benito Juárez, Cancún, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Cesar Valenzuela TKO 2 (6), 1:22 Sep 16, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Ricardo Alan Fernandez TKO 1 (6), 2:09 Jun 17, 2017 Tostitos Championship Plaza, Frisco, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Angel Sarinana TKO 3 (4), 1:44 May 5, 2017 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Israel Villela KO 1 (4), 1:26 Jan 28, 2017 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Nestor Garcia KO 1 (4), 3:00 Dec 16, 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ernesto Hernandez KO 1 (4), 0:40 Sep 17, 2016 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Julio Rodas KO 1 (4), 1:37 Jul 30, 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
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References
  1. DAZN tale of the tape prior to the Samuel Vargas fight
  2. "Vergil Ortiz Jr Golden Boy Promotions". goldenboypromotions.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.


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