Golden Boy Promotions have introduced that their unbeaten tremendous welterweight star Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) has signed a multi-year contract extension with the promotional giants, deciding in opposition to testing the free agent market like different fighters resembling Shakur Stevenson.
Golden Boy Promotions Announce New Deal for Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Present of Loyalty
The information of the brand new deal was revealed through the kick-off press convention for Ortiz’s subsequent battle in opposition to Serhii Bohachuk on August 10 for the WBC interim tremendous welterweight title.
Talking on the brand new deal, Ortiz spoke about loyalty and confidence: “Me re-signing with Golden Boy is a present of loyalty, and it reveals the mutual confidence we each have in one another that we are going to each deliver one another success and to the highest.”
The Texan fighter continued: “I wish to thank Golden Boy and everybody there for believing in me, my dad for all the time ensuring I’m on the high of my recreation, my supervisor Rick (Mirigian) for getting this deal accomplished, and to all my supporters who enter this new chapter of my profession with me.”
Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya additionally expressed his pleasure at re-signing Ortiz: “There may be not a extra devoted fighter within the sport of boxing than Vergil Ortiz Jr., and we’re extremely proud to re-sign him at such an essential time — proper earlier than his first shot at a world (interim) title.”
De La Hoya continued: “With this signing, Vergil is sending a transparent message about his dedication and loyalty to Golden Boy and we will reward that dedication by working shoulder-to-shoulder with him as he turns into the following famous person of boxing.”
Vergil Ortiz Sr. has additionally spoken on the brand new deal for his son and revealed his happiness concerning the deal: “I’m very completely satisfied my son Vergil has re-signed with Golden Boy;” he mentioned. “I really feel that is the proper place and the folks to make all his goals come true. I’m very pleased with my son. It’s been an extended journey.”
Overcoming Difficulties
After coping with medical points, we’ve seen Ortiz return to the ring in 2024, with two quick-fire knockout wins in opposition to Fredrick Lawson and Thomas Dulorme extra not too long ago. It’s nice to see such an explosive fighter again boxing repeatedly, and the remainder of this 12 months appears to be like set to be an lively interval for the proficient Texan.
