A collision course of knockout energy will come to a head because the undefeated knockout monster Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas will problem one other knockout artist representing Vinitza, Ukraine, Serhii “El Flaco” Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs).
The pair will face-off for Bohachuk’s WBC Interim Tremendous Welterweight World Championship title. The world championship combat is offered by Golden Boy Promotions in affiliation with 360 Promotions and TGB Promotions. It’s scheduled for 12-rounds and is about to happen on the Michelob ULTRA Area at Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The unique combat evening shall be broadcast worldwide on DAZN starting at 5:00 p.m. PT.
“This combat is the combat that solidifies me as a high 154 fighter,” stated Vergil Ortiz, Jr. “That is additionally the combat that reveals everybody that nothing has modified: I’m nonetheless among the finest fighters on the planet.”
Some of the harmful fighters of this boxing period, the undefeated world title contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. boasts a 100-percent knockout ratio. He broke into the tremendous welterweight division with a first-round knockout of Ghanaian warrior Fredrick Lawson this previous January 6 and adopted it up with a first-round stoppage of Thomas Dulorme on April 27. A local of Grand Prairie, Texas, his string of 21 knockouts started since his skilled debut in 2016 and has made among the world’s hardest contenders fold to his great energy together with Antonio “Relentless” Orozco, Brad “King” Solomon, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker and Michael McKinson to call a couple of.
“I fought onerous to win the WBC Interim World Title and now I’m trying to defend this title for my aim of turning into the last word World Champion,” stated Serhii Bohachuk. “I do know Vergil Ortiz, he’s a really powerful competitor, however on August 10 I’ll present that I’m one of the best within the division.”
Serhii Bohachuk’s resume of knockouts speaks for itself, his grit and willpower touchdown him the profession alternative of a lifetime to face Argentinian former world champion Brian Mendoza for the interim WBC Tremendous Welterweight World Championship on March 30. Bohachuk’s career-best efficiency to this point, he scored a wide-points victory over the world contender. The extremely adorned Ukrainian fighter’s solely blemish comes from an eight-round TKO he suffered towards Brandon Adams in March 2021 which he has avenged with a string 5 brutal knockout victories.
“Discuss bombs away…with 44 knockouts in 45 victories between Vergil and Bohachuk, there’s virtually no approach this combat goes the space,” stated Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “Golden Boy doesn’t simply construct champions, we construct stars — and when Vergil emerges victorious, he would be the subsequent celebrity of boxing.”
“Serhii has gone by means of a lot, enduring the invasion of his nation whereas ready for his visa to come back again to the USA,” stated Founder and Managing Director of 360 Promotions Tom Loeffler. “He obtained particular permission as an expert athlete to proceed his boxing profession. He received the WBC Interim World Title and now appears ahead to defending it whereas combating for Ukraine within the ring. Vergil Ortiz is a really harmful opponent, however nothing will cease Serhii from being victorious.”
“Two Knockout artists meet in a blockbuster,” stated Jared Kass, SVP North America DAZN. “Vergil is likely one of the finest round and in Bohachuk, he’s combating a really dwell opponent. This subscription combat sits in the midst of a really busy schedule for DAZN which sees William Zepeda, Boots Ennis and Terrence Crawford all headline on the platform. Tune in for an additional nice combat evening dwell from Las Vegas on August 10, solely on DAZN.”
“Vergil will change into a World Champion on August tenth and can start his journey to dominate the 154lb division,” stated Supervisor to Vergil Ortiz, Rick Mirigian.
Tickets beginning at $34 plus relevant charges for Bohachuk vs. Ortiz Jr. go on sale Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PT. A restricted quantity of Golden Boy VIP Expertise tickets can even be obtainable for buy with unique merchandise and combat evening upgrades included. Normal and VIP tickets might be bought at AXS.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.
