Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Fredrick Lawson: Ortiz Jr by TKO in the 1st round.

Ohara Davies vs. Ismael Barroso: Barroso by TKO in the 1st round.

Arnold Barboza Jr vs. Xolisani Ndongeni: Barboza Jr by RTD in the 8th round.

Raul Curiel vs. Elias Diaz: Curiel by TKO in the 8th round.

Emiliano Gandara vs. Isaac Matamoros: Gandara by TKO in the 1st round.

Vergil Ortiz Jr., is stepping up a weight class to face Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson in what promises to be a thrilling super welterweight bout. Scheduled for 12 rounds at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas this matchup is pegged as a litmus test for Ortiz’s ambitions in a new division.

Golden Boy Promotions’ head, Oscar De La Hoya, has thrown his full support behind Ortiz, affirming his potential to claim world champion status and anticipating a powerful opening statement against the formidable Ghanaian, Lawson. The fight night, set to be broadcast globally on DAZN, is tipped to set an explosive precedent for the year's boxing schedule.

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Ortiz, known for his ruthless efficiency in the ring, has been building a fearsome reputation since his debut in 2016. His last display of dominance was a seventh-round knockout of Michael McKinson in front of a home crowd in Texas. Ortiz’s move up to super welterweight is a calculated decision aimed at expanding his reign of knockouts to include bigger adversaries.

On the other side of the ring, Fredrick Lawson is no stranger to the spotlight. Hailing from Accra, Ghana, and now training in Chicago, Lawson has a history of overcoming odds and powering through tough competition. His unanimous decision win over Estevan Villalobos in April 2023 showcased his resilience and tactical prowess.

As both fighters brace for this encounter, they promise to bring a storm of action to Las Vegas. Ortiz, eager to shake off a year of inactivity with a memorable headliner, and Lawson, determined to showcase the spirit of the Ghanaian warrior, have set the stage for a fight that will capture the attention of boxing fans worldwide. The new year in boxing is looking to start with a resounding punch.

Tickets for the event go on sale Thursday, November 9.

Main card:

▪️Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Fredrick Lawson, 12 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Ohara Davies vs. Ismael Barroso, 12 rounds, for vacant WBA interim junior welterweight title ▪️Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Xolisani Ndongeni, 10 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Raul Curiel vs. Elias Diaz, 10 rounds, welterweight

Prelims:

▪️Emiliano Gandara vs. Isaac Matamoros, 4 rounds, junior middleweight

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