5 things this weekend in boxing: Ortiz Jr. vs. Lubin, Belfast bragging rights, ‘The Heist’ and more

Super welterweight is the place to be in boxing right now — and Vergil Ortiz Jr. is about to show why atop this weekend's ...
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Isn’t a Superfight, But It Should Happen for the Good of Boxing

Eddie Hearn, Ennis’s promoter, has gone on record saying his fighter has agreed to terms for an early 2026 clash, but even he ...

As boxing tires of its antiheroes, Vergil Ortiz may be the counterpunch the sport needs

Amid a cacophony of noise and narcissism, U.S. boxing's next great hope barely says a word. Is Vergil Ortiz Jr. the quiet ...
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Vergil Ortiz: Doesn't Matter If Crawford, Spence, Pacquiao - You Name It, I'll Fight Anyone

Vergil Ortiz Jr. has become familiar with the recurring theme following each win these days. The unbeaten welterweight contender from Grand Prairie, Texas rose to the occasion over the weekend, ...

Vergil Ortiz Jr Names Surprising GOAT Over Mayweather, Pacquiao, And Ray Robinson

Vergil Ortiz Jr has picked his boxing GOAT after being asked to rank past and present fighters that included Terence Crawford ...
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Vergil Ortiz Jr., Erickson Lubin easily make weight ahead of tomorrow's title clash; Ortiz dismisses Ennis

We are a little less than 24 hours away from the interim WBC super welterweight title clash between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and ...

Local boxing | Garcia-trained Vergil Ortiz Jr. improves to 24-0

Vergil Ortiz Jr., who is trained by Ventura County legend Robert Garcia, stopped Erickson Lubin in the second round on Nov. 8 ...
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De La Hoya: Big-time boxing returning to U.S. in 2026

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions is resolute to bring high-profile boxing back to the U.S. in 2026, reports Lance ...