Vergil Ortiz Jr. is an American professional boxer who competes in the welterweight division. He was born on March 25, 1998, in Dallas, Texas, and began boxing at the age of eight. Ortiz Jr. is known for his impressive record, powerful punches, and exceptional boxing skills.
Biography
Ortiz Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Grand Prairie, a suburb of Dallas. He was raised by his father, Vergil Ortiz Sr., who was also a boxer. Ortiz Jr. began boxing at the age of eight and quickly showed promise. He won numerous amateur titles, including the National Junior Golden Gloves, the Ringside World Championships, and the National PAL Championships.
In 2016, Ortiz Jr. turned professional and signed with Golden Boy Promotions. He made his professional debut on July 30, 2016, against Julio Rodas, whom he defeated via technical knockout in the first round. Ortiz Jr. continued his winning streak, and as of March 2023, he holds an impressive record of 18 wins, 0 losses, and 18 knockouts.
Career
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date |
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Win | 18-0 | Egidijus Kavaliauskas | TKO | 8th, 2:59 | Aug 14, 2021 |
Win | 17-0 | Maurice Hooker | TKO | 7th, 0:36 | Mar 20, 2021 |
Win | 16-0 | Samuel Vargas | KO | 7th, 1:03 | Jul 24, 2020 |
Win | 15-0 | Brad Solomon | KO | 5th, 1:10 | Dec 13, 2019 |
Win | 14-0 | Antonio Orozco | TKO | 6th, 0:29 | Aug 10, 2019 |
Win | 13-0 | Mauricio Herrera | TKO | 3rd, 1:15 | May 4, 2019 |
Win | 12-0 | Jesus A Valdez | KO | 1st, 1:22 | Mar 16, 2019 |
Win | 11-0 | Roberto Ortiz | KO | 2nd, 0:29 | Nov 17, 2018 |
Win | 10-0 | Kevin Watts | KO | 1st, 2:24 | Sep 23, 2018 |
Win | 9-0 | Juan Carlos Salgado | TKO | 4th, 1:43 | Jun 23, 2018 |
Win | 8-0 | Enrique Tinoco | KO | 3rd, 2:43 | Mar 30, 2018 |
Win | 7-0 | Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez | TKO | 2nd, 2:03 | Dec 15, 2017 |
Win | 6-0 | Cesar Valenzuela | TKO | 1st, 1:22 | Oct 13, 2017 |
Win | 5-0 | Ricardo Fernandez | KO | 2nd, 1:23 | Jul 29, 2017 |
Win | 4-0 | Israel Villela | KO | 1st, 0:20 | Jun 11, 2017 |
Win | 3-0 | Luis Joel Gonzalez | KO | 1st, 1:31 | May 6, 2017 |
Win | 2-0 | Devon Jones | KO | 2nd, 2:34 | Mar 26, 2017 |
Win | 1-0 | Julio Rodas | KO | 1st, 1:32 | Dec 17, 2016 |
Ortiz Jr. is known for his powerful punches and exceptional boxing skills. He has faced several tough opponents, including Samuel Vargas, Maurice Hooker, and Egidijus Kavaliauskas. Ortiz Jr. won all of these fights convincingly and has established himself as one of the top welterweight boxers in the world.
In 2020, Ortiz Jr. faced his toughest opponent to date, former world champion, and Olympic gold medalist, Viktor Postol. Ortiz Jr. proved his mettle in this fight, defeating Postol via technical knockout in the tenth round. This victory earned him the WBA Gold welterweight title and moved him closer to a world title shot.
Net Worth
Ortiz Jr. has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He has earned this wealth through his professional boxing career and endorsement deals with brands like Everlast and Tecate.
FAQs
Q. What is Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s record?
A. As of March 2023, Vergil Ortiz Jr. has a professional boxing record of 18 wins, 0 losses, and 18 knockouts.
Q. What is Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s net worth?
A. Vergil Ortiz Jr. has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Q. Who has Vergil Ortiz Jr. fought?
A. Vergil Ortiz Jr. has faced several tough opponents, including Samuel Vargas, Maurice Hooker, Egidijus Kavaliauskas, and Viktor Postol. He has won all of these fights convincingly.