25 years old and 20-0 with 20 Ko’s Vergil Ortiz Jr is considered the future of the sport of Boxing and he stepped back into the ring in Las Vegas to earn a quick stoppage win over Frederick Lawson after nearly 17 months outisde of the boxing ring.
With Ref Tony Weeks stopping the bout following a flurry of punches against the ropes that followed up on a jab that appeared to rock Lawson the fight was officially stopped at 2 minutes and 33 seonds of the 1st round
Starting with March 2022 Ortiz has had to deal with health issues related to rhabdomyolysis a condition that occurs when damaged muscle tissue releases it’s proteins and electrolytes into the blood. Ortiz returne dSaturday at 156 pounds for a catchweight bout with renowned trainer Robert Garcia back in his corner after a 2021 split.
Ortiz called out WBO Junior Middleweight champion Tim Tszyu following his performance. Fans fo Cris Cyborg will recognize Vergil Ortiz Jr as the son of Cyborg’s previous boxing coach Vergil Ortiz Sr who helped Cyborg prepare for the Arlene Blencowe fight in Bellator MMA. Cyborg who is currently 2-0 in professional Boxing and preparing for her return to the sport of boxing will face the #3 ranked female fighter in the USA Kelsey Wickstrum as the main event of WFC 163 Jan 19th in Temecual Ca at the Pechanga Casino, Fans can get their fight tickets here to support MMA’s only Grand Slam Champion Cris Cyborg.
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