Best fights of Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Over 9 years as a professional, Vergil Ortiz Jr. has compiled a 24-0 (22) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Vergil Ortiz Jr. KOs Erickson Lubin
On November 8, 2025 Vergil Ortiz Jr. defended his WBC interim super welterweight title against Erickson Lubin. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 23-0, and Lubin was 30 with a record of 27-2. Jr. was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Lubin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Erickson Lubin via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Vergil Ortiz Jr. defeats Serhii Bohachuk
On August 10, 2024 Vergil Ortiz Jr. fought Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC interim super welterweight title. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bohachuk was 29 with a record of 24-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Bohachuk was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jr. won via majority decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
3. Vergil Ortiz Jr. KOs Michael McKinson
On August 6, 2022 Vergil Ortiz Jr. defended his WBO International welterweight title against Michael McKinson. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 18-0, and McKinson was 28 with a record of 22-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and McKinson was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Michael McKinson via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
4. Vergil Ortiz Jr. KOs Maurice Hooker
On March 20, 2021 Vergil Ortiz Jr. fought Maurice Hooker for the vacant WBO International welterweight title. Jr. was 22 years old with a record of 16-0, and Hooker was 31 with a record of 27-1-3. Jr. was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Hooker was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Maurice Hooker via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Vergil Ortiz Jr. KOs Egidijus Kavaliauskas
On August 14, 2021 Vergil Ortiz Jr. defended his WBO International welterweight title against Egidijus Kavaliauskas. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 17-0, and Kavaliauskas was 33 with a record of 22-1-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Kavaliauskas was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Egidijus Kavaliauskas via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Vergil Ortiz Jr. KOs Antonio Orozco
On August 10, 2019 Vergil Ortiz Jr. fought Antonio Orozco for the vacant WBA Gold super lightweight title. Jr. was 21 years old with a record of 13-0, and Orozco was 31 with a record of 28-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Orozco was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Antonio Orozco via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.