Golden Boy Promotions introduced at the moment the multi-year contract extension of undefeated tremendous welterweight world title contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs). Ortiz Jr. has been signed to Golden Boy since his promotional debut in 2016 and boasts a 100-percent knockout ratio. The 26-year-old will combat Serhii Bohackuk for the WBC interim tremendous welterweight title on August 10 on the Michelob ULTRA Enviornment at Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino in Las Vegas.
“There’s 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 title,” stated Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “With this signing, Vergil is sending a transparent message about his dedication and loyalty to Golden Boy and we’ll reward that dedication by working shoulder-to-shoulder with him as he turns into the subsequent famous person of boxing.”
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